1991 Firebird V6 Tire Selection, need help

[96RS Alex]

The current setup on my 91 Firebird has 235/ 60R / 15 on stock wheels. 4 BF Goodrich Excentia GT tires previously installed but its nearly approaching the 50,000 mile mark useful life. I found a good deal on the same brand of BFG's but the size is 235/ 70R / 15. The question is will I encounter some rubbing inside the wheelwell with that slightly taller setup? Does anyone have 70's now or shall I stick with the same size 60's? Proud to mention that the odometer today hit 254,000 highway miles on it!

[3.4 slow to go]

70s series???? check out the 2nd gen cars, they have the 70's stock. tall tire. Check out www.tirerack.com for some deals on the size you want. Stick w/the 60's, and congrats & many more miles on the Bird!!!!!!!!!!!

[Everglades W68]

3.4 is right - 3rd gens were all 65 and lower profiles.

My 87 was 215/65/15.

Congrats on the quarter million mile mark!

[3.4 slow to go]

I just looked at the size tire onmy 95 Blazer,235/70 15. If you want a mud bogger, get this size.

[91Firebird]

I recently bought some BFG Radial T/A tires in the same size that you have (235/60R-15), and as it is, it already rubs when making tight turns, so as mentioned above, I wouldn't go any bigger. Congrats on all those miles!

[96RS Alex]

Thanks to all who replied. I will stick with the 235/60R/15 BFG setup, just in time for another nor'easter here in snowy Connecticut. An exceptional tire that gave me many miles on treadlife and no blowouts yet like my ill fated Firehawks that was recalled on my 83 Trans Am. 254,000 miles was accomplished by 3000 mile oil changes, tranny & differential fluid replacements and 1 waterpump.

[Tru2Chevy]

Originally posted by Everglades W68:
3.4 is right - 3rd gens were all 65 and lower profiles.

My 87 was 215/65/15.

Congrats on the quarter million mile mark!

Nope...my '85 came stock with 195/70/14

The '87 came with 215/65/15, but now has 245/50/16

- Justin

[3.4 slow to go]

my 85 had the 14" stockers too. Only thng left of them are some pics & the wheel covers for sale.

[ March 07, 2005, 05:42 PM: Message edited by: 3.4 slow to go ]