what size front tires on 67 Firebird?

Kegracing · 01-17-2010, 10:19 PM

How big of a front tire can I run on my 67 Firebird? Have all "stock" suspension on it. Nothing moved or enhanced... Want the biggest I can get without rubbing.

Thanks in advance!

Ken

Mark Yacavone · 01-17-2010, 10:27 PM

Ken ,That would depend on the offset of the rim.

Kegracing · 01-17-2010, 10:49 PM

Good point, thanks Mark.

They are 15x4 draglites, but I will have to measure tomorrow. Not sure if there is more than one offset on that size or not.

Kegracing · 01-18-2010, 08:09 PM

3.5 draglites with 1.75 back space
what fits?
thanks
Ken

greg fulk · 01-19-2010, 02:01 AM

27.5x15 will work just fine

mannymen · 01-20-2010, 01:09 PM

Running the Hoosier 18107's with no problems.

# Tire Size: 28/4.5-15
# Tread Width: 4.5"
# Approximate Diameter: 27.7"
# Circle: 87"
# Recommended Rim: 3.5 to 4"
# Measured Rim: 4"
# Section Width: 7.6"
# Tire Weight: 12 lbs

LittleBubba · 01-25-2010, 12:47 PM

i dont know if your trying to obtain more rollout for r/t, taller ride height, or just the look of having a filled-out fenderwell but i dont believe they make anything bigger than a 29" in which case theres not going to be much difference from the 28" that you have now. if anything, borrow a set of 29's if you can just to stick on and see how much room you have

01-17-2010, 10:19 PM	#1
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what size front tires on 67 Firebird? How big of a front tire can I run on my 67 Firebird? Have all "stock" suspension on it. Nothing moved or enhanced... Want the biggest I can get without rubbing. Thanks in advance! Ken

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Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,418 Likes: 2,582 Liked 4,453 Times in 1,694 Posts	Re: what size front tires on 67 Firebird? Ken ,That would depend on the offset of the rim. __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

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Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what size front tires on 67 Firebird? Good point, thanks Mark. They are 15x4 draglites, but I will have to measure tomorrow. Not sure if there is more than one offset on that size or not.

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Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what size front tires on 67 Firebird? 3.5 draglites with 1.75 back space what fits? thanks Ken

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greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: what size front tires on 67 Firebird? 27.5x15 will work just fine __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

01-20-2010, 01:09 PM	#6
mannymen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 728 Likes: 4 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: what size front tires on 67 Firebird? Running the Hoosier 18107's with no problems. # Tire Size: 28/4.5-15 # Tread Width: 4.5" # Approximate Diameter: 27.7" # Circle: 87" # Recommended Rim: 3.5 to 4" # Measured Rim: 4" # Section Width: 7.6" # Tire Weight: 12 lbs __________________ N/A

01-25-2010, 12:47 PM	#7
LittleBubba Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what size front tires on 67 Firebird? i dont know if your trying to obtain more rollout for r/t, taller ride height, or just the look of having a filled-out fenderwell but i dont believe they make anything bigger than a 29" in which case theres not going to be much difference from the 28" that you have now. if anything, borrow a set of 29's if you can just to stick on and see how much room you have