Posted by Jay T (IP: 207.69.43.54) on September 04, 1999 at 00:53:59:
In Reply to: Tire Size Options? posted by Michael Haertel on September 03, 1999 at 21:21:38:
: I'm planning to replace my tires soon, the current tires are in great shape as far as tread is conserned, but they are splitting on the sidewall. I think they just sat way too long. Anyway, I want to put on some wider tires, the tires I have now look really stupid. I don't want to spend too much money on them right now, maybe 200 for a full set.
: I was thinking of replaceing the fronts with the same size, and going as wide and tall as I can in the rear.
: What sizes can I put on the mav? It's a '71 4 door with 14" wheels. I'd like to lift the back up about an inch or so if I can.
: What brands would you recommend that will be inexpensive, but still grip and last for a while.
Several months ago I purchased a 74 Comet. When I got it there were, and still are, 235/60-14s on the back and 205/70-14s on the front. I've actually gone a little smaller in the front, just put 195/70s on today, and expect to do the same in the rear when they wear out.
I bought them at Sam's for undr $50 each including mounting,balancng, lifetime roatation, etc. They are cheap tires and only have a 40000 mile warranty but Sam's Club has other better tires at varying prices.
If you're wondering, with the 235/60s the speedometer is very close. On mine, the tire size sticker is still readable on the door and it says that d78-14 and 185/70-14 are the optional tire sizes with c78-14 being the base size.
Oh, and if you are using the original rims, watch that you don't go too wide, it can cause funny tire wear. Mine are Aluminum rims, probably aftermarket.