wheels and tires

[1979dbkohl]

can i run a 235/60r15 tire up front with a 15x8 wheel with no rubbing issues on my malibu ? any help appreciated thanks casey

 

[DOUG213XRJ]

I dont see why not. I run 15X8 rims on the front of the El Camino with 215/65/15 tires with no rubbing. Doug

 

[1979dbkohl]

thanks doug

 

['Bu-Camino]

you can do it. We've done it on a 78 malibu. Just watch the offset (or backsapcing) on a 15 by 8. With a 4.5 bs or 0mm offset the rim is very close to the ball joint. My avatar is 15 x 8 American Racing ansen sprints 4.5" B.S. with 245 60's on front. The backs are the same wheel but with 275's.

 

[1979dbkohl]

what about with the tubular upper and lower a arms?

 

[malinovabu]

My question is what brand did you get. Im going to run 235/60/15 up front also. I wanted goodrich radial ta s but i was told they cant be found even if I back order.What other brands do you guys like?