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Please help me choose between two tire sizes for my 14X7.0 slots.


PastorMike

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Hello all, this is my first post.

I am doing a staged restoration on a sun-baked '71 240 (more on this later), and need an answer to my tire question.

The rims are dealer stock, aluminum slotted, casting shows 14X7.00 on the inside. Offset measures -10mm (yes, minus 10, the original dealer sold Oldsmobiles) which provides a deep dish, and some tire to fender issues (during turns) if the tires are too large. It has 185/70 14 on it now... yuck. Look terrible, and not a legal mount per width requirements.

I have settled on two possibilties and need some influence from the community. Both of these fit the 7" rim: 195/60 14 Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S, or 195/65 14 Michelin Harmony. I want to keep the rims at least for now, not a lot of choices out there. I will probably lower the car an inch or two with new springs.

I have spent hours on the wheels and tires forum, seen things I'd like to do, but no new wheels until the restoration is complete.

Thanks.

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Cozye, according to tirerack's data, 195/70/14 only accommodates a 6.5" rim max (not that you can't go to 7"). The 195/65/14 goes to 7".

Also, remember that I have a large negative wheel offset on the original slots that swings a larger tire into the valence during turns (wish I had zero offset, would have chosen 195/70/14's). The right-side valence was already rolled due to a larger tire interference issue.

Your wheel/tire setup is very nice looking.

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Cozye, according to tirerack's data, 195/70/14 only accommodates a 6.5" rim max (not that you can't go to 7"). The 195/65/14 goes to 7".

Also, remember that I have a large negative wheel offset on the original slots that swings a larger tire into the valence during turns (wish I had zero offset, would have chosen 195/70/14's). The right-side valence was already rolled due to a larger tire interference issue.

Your wheel/tire setup is very nice looking.

Depends on the brand and who you ask. I researched it. Tire shop also checked their data sheet. They said no problem. Some manufacturers also list 5.5-7, some 5.5-6.5 . Its not a problem

Also keep in mind the 65 is shorter, higher revs, speedo off more, and hard to get.

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