215/70/15 on a 5” wheel?

[sc440]

Was wondering if a 215/70/15 cooper cobra would work on a 5” wheel? The specs say 5.5-7” but I have 5” weld wheel on front of my 69 roadrunner and would like to use it if possible.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

I think you already have your answer

 

[JG71B]

I'm sure it would work but, I'd stick to the suggested size at minimum. What will it do to tread wear and sidewall come to mind

 

[gkent]

The narrower wheel will cause the sidwalls to bulge. FWIW I just put 205/75-15 on a ... 6" wheel

 

[sc440]

I have a mt sportsman bias ply on there now. Wanting to put a matching set of radials on, just can’t find anything I like. A 205/70/15 will work on a 5”

 

[sc440]

I have 5” rim on front and 10” on rear now was not wanting to buy new wheels right now

 

[gkent]

205/70-15 will work on a 5" wheel.

 

[#41]

I have 205/75/15's for front runners and they can be mounted on 5 inch wheels per manf. specs. The taller sidewall allows it (and fills the wheel well). So you might want to look at a taller ratio tire for the skinny fronts.

Your challenge is going to be finding one radial tire that is offered in both fat and tall/skinny sizes, but I'm sure they are out there.

 

[gkent]

Your challenge is going to be finding one radial tire that is offered in both fat and tall/skinny sizes, but I'm sure they are out there.

They are out there ... Hercules, Toyo, Hancook and a few others. Just make sure they are "trailer" tires as most in that size range are. You want a tire with at least a 97S rating. Mine are Hancook. 205/75R15 28" tall to go on a 69 B body. These are pretty much the same height as what came on the car from the factory ... F78's. I have them on Weld Pro-Stars

 

[sc440]

Yeah that’s what I am having trouble finding is a matching set in the different sizes was going to run a 275/60/15 on the rear

 

[gkent]

on what width wheel ?? And what year/model car ?

 

[sc440]

69 roadrunner 15x5 front 15x10 rear, the slight stretch on the rear hasn’t been a problem with a 275/60/15 they have been on there a long time. I just got new engine in and running tires was purchased in the mid 90’s so not safe to drive on even though the look new. Car is a real a12 car so I have been wanting to put some steelies on it. I have had this car since 1989

 

[sc440]

Pic for reference

 

[gkent]

Had this one since ‘73. Comes home monday!

 

[sc440]

Very nice!!

 

[PRND21]

Had this one since ‘73. Comes home monday!

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What’s the Deere in front of the car?

 

[gkent]

No idea, the guy’s main business is restoring farm tractors. But he’s an awesome body man and painter.

 

[not so famous bob]

Was wondering if a 215/70/15 cooper cobra would work on a 5” wheel? The specs say 5.5-7” but I have 5” weld wheel on front of my 69 roadrunner and would like to use it if possible.

205 7015 on weld 5'' dragstars , no room for taller tire than that..