86 SS MONTE

[Jasin F]

HI ALL, I'm new to the forum and had a ? About tires on my 86 SS. I was wondering what everyone thinks is the best tire to put on the rear to give it a good look and stance? I have a set of 15x8 rim for the rear and 15x4 for the front. Stock suspension. Would love to get everyone's in put! Thanks!

 

[Clarmo]

What are you planning to do with the car? What are your expectations for it to go around corners? 8 " rear with 4" front work for straight line driving, 275/60/15 or 255/60/15 rear 205/70/15 front would look nice with the wheel combo.

 

[Texas82GP]

Welcome to the forum. 255/60/15 will fit well on the rear depending on the backspacing of your wheels. Will 275 fit the rear without notching the frame?

 

[Qdub24]

Will 275 fit the rear without notching the frame?

Yes. I have 275/60/15 on the rear of my Cutlass, no notch and no spacers. Backspacing must be correct.

 

[Jasin F]

Yes. I have 275/60/15 on the rear of my Cutlass, no notch and no spacers. Backspacing must be correct.

It's a 4 1/2 back spacing. U think it would work with the 275/60/15?

 

[565bbchevy]

I ran 245/60 on the front and 275/60 on the rear on my old 15 x 8 ARE rims with 4" of backspace and no issues.
This was before I notched my frame.

 

[Qdub24]

It's a 4 1/2 back spacing. U think it would work with the 275/60/15?

I think that would be cutting it close depending on the amount of sidewall bulge you have. I would think 4" backspacing would be better.