Rcodenewf 44 Report post Posted September 12, 2019 Just about finished this resto and we've installed 245/45ZR17 on the rear but unsure as to what to put on the front. Anyone have this size tire on their 70 ( convert)? Thanks...John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted September 13, 2019 I have that size on the front of my '69 vert with 17X8 and 4.5 BS and 275/40-17 out back with 5.5 BS on 17X9's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rcodenewf 44 Report post Posted September 13, 2019 Interesting Pakrat: I'll check to see what the backspacing is on these rims. For some reason with those tires on the rear theres a lot of air above the tire to the quarter lip. Now i don't know the history on the leaf springs in this car as they were in the car when it came to me for resto. Regards...John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 I have Foose Knuckles on my 1970 convertible. 18"x9.5" in the rear with 5.5" back space. 17"x8" on the front with 4.5" back space. No issues with clearance. My rear fenderwells were hand modified (not cut) - rolled and I cut the rear axle bumper brackets off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted September 14, 2019 Oh, 255/40-18 on the back. 245/45-17 in Front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rcodenewf 44 Report post Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) Deleted: duplicate response Edited September 17, 2019 by Rcodenewf Duplicate response Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rcodenewf 44 Report post Posted September 17, 2019 Decided to go with 255/45/17 on rear and 245/45/17 on front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J's69Mach1 17 Report post Posted September 17, 2019 Can u post pics when you have them on car ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rcodenewf 44 Report post Posted September 17, 2019 Will do. Just ordered in the rear's as we just moved the rears to the front. I'll post pics as soon as i have them. Tire shop says those are 2 weeks out...:( ....regards...John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
