70 bb cpe tire size

[Curtis L.]

I want Eagle GT 11s for my car and not sure what size I need. Thank You for the help. Curt

[Joe L.]

Re: 70 bb cpe tire size

Curtis-----

The only size which is available in this tire model that I would recommend is the 225-70-15. With respect to many sizing parameters, this size is also closest to the original F-70-15 used for all 1968-72 Corvettes.

[Jack H.]

Re: 70 bb cpe tire size

You might find the 225-70-15 rubber just a bit wide... Before restoration on my '71 SB, it was wearing radials of that size and I found them reasonably hard to tug around during parallel parking maneuvers + they'd 'just' rub when the steering went to its lock limits.

After restoration, I mounted 215-70-15 tires and I've got NO complaints. BUT, remember the size designation is simply a generic category and NOT a precise dictation of actual dimensions. That means one mfgr's model/offering can vary slightly from another within the same generic category (e.g. 225-70-15)....

[Joe L.]

Re: 70 bb cpe tire size

Jack-----

I agree that the 215-70-15 is a better choice for a replacement tire size for 1968-72 Corvettes. However, that size is not available in the Goodyear GT-II model tire. As a matter of fact, it's getting to be more-and-more difficult to find the 215-70-15 in any tire model that one would care to use on a Corvette.

[Jim T.]

Re: 70 bb cpe tire size

When I replace the P255/60 Goodyear Eagle GT's on my 70 coupe I am going to replace them with the Goodyear GT II's of the same size. I like the 60 profile better on my 70, however I use the P225/70 size on my 68.