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Old 08-27-2007, 04:44 PM
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Gentlemen, Don't look behind you either. Here'stwo questions for ya. TIRES. I am looking for Goodyear Eagle GT II Tires ,which I know that theier are none around in the size I am looking for. My car has 255/70/15 the size from the factory, Will a 255/60/15 fit without any mods? Or I can keep 70's in the front with 60's in the rearI have already installed a composite rear spring. And does someone have these tires on a shelf somewhere. I heard goodyear dropped them but were going to start producing them again, is that true? Love this forum so I'll keep asking ? [8D]

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Old 08-27-2007, 07:14 PM
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From www.treadepot.com :

EAGLE GT II
P255/70R15 420 A B 108S 50,000 RWL $86.00

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Old 08-27-2007, 07:16 PM
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Check out my signature. The CoopersI use, are on stock ralley wheels.
 
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Old 08-27-2007, 08:36 PM
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sorry guys , I got my numbers messed up. I have 225/70/15 will the 255 fit without any mods and if I change to the 255/60 All I have to do is change the speedo gear to keep the ratio right,correct ?
 
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Old 08-27-2007, 09:23 PM
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Nope, no mods needed. Speedo gear yes. I had my wife clock me in her pickup, and I just read the speedo accordingly. 70 is 77.
 
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Old 08-27-2007, 11:25 PM
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Hey Batesy80...
I run BF Goodrich TA's on my 73. The rears are 275/60-15 and up to that size the stock rim is ok. As Starship sez... you will have to change the speedo gear. My original was a 22 tooth, which read 72 mph when I was really goin 83. I went to a 19 tooth and now I am close to right on. I also run 235/60-15's on the front with no rubbing at full lock on the steering.
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Old 08-28-2007, 07:48 AM
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Wow Wedge, an 11 mph dif? I need ta get the 22 tooth gear and 275's,I'll gain another 4 mph.
 
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Old 08-28-2007, 10:07 AM
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And not a sticker anywhere to be found... we might have just hit on a new hp method. 'Dee nile aint just a river in Egypt anymore...
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Old 08-28-2007, 10:42 PM
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Ah duno 'bout more HP, but a higher top end.
 
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Old 08-29-2007, 08:19 PM
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Got a custom63 tooth in mine and I can hit 125 in first gear.....tops out at about 263. When I finally get that Isky sticker I ordered........look OUT.
lol......just kidding batesy....should be able to do it no-prob with just the speedo change.
If you want to know the joke about stickers....look at the "Engine Question" thred.....you'll prolly get a good laugh.

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