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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Hi Everyone,
My name is John Livering, I have a 1969 Roadster that I drive on nice days. I'd like to put on some new wheels & tires, I would like to put on bigger wheels & tires then the stock 15". Can anyone help me as to what size would fit?
 
Old Sep 1, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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Welcome to CF, John!
How wide do you want to go? A lot of rim styles out there too.
Hoosier has reeeaaally wide tires. Was lookin' at 14" wides, all around, for my C3.
Oh ya, got any pics of your Roadster?
 
Old Sep 2, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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Welcome to the site. What size wheels are you thinking about going with?
 
Old Sep 4, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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Hi Everyone,
My name is John Livering, I have a 1969 Roadster that I drive on nice days. I'd like to put on some new wheels & tires, I would like to put on bigger wheels & tires then the stock 15". Can anyone help me as to what size would fit?
Welcome into the forums!

Rallye wheels I think are the best looking of the c3's. Especially when painted to match the body, like this one:


But starship!!! 14" rubber??? Can ya' even cover 14" tires with fender?
 
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Welcome to the forums. Let's see some pics of that '69. Take advantage of the Member's Gallery and make sure you include a few engine shots if you want.
 
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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" But starship!!! 14" rubber??? Can ya' even cover 14" tires with fender? "

If I can't, I just happen to know someone that can make a set of flares.



 
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