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Tire size

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How wide of a tire can go on a 14x 5 1/2 road rim I’m running 215/70 14 now just wondering if I could go wider on the back this is on 69 GTX. Thanks Mike
 
Doesn't answer your question, but imo a 69 B-body looks real nice with a 275/60/15 on a 8-10 wide rim. Fills up those big wheel wells perfect.
 
That's what I have on the 14x6 wheels on my car. That may be the max for 5-1/2 width. Some of the tire companies like Cooper have a spec chart that tells you the recommended wheel widths for their tires. The 215s are OK for a 5-1/2" wheel, but the next size 225s call for a 6" minimum. Here is a link to Cooper Cobras site. Look at the spec chart.. https://us.coopertire.com/tires/cobra-radial-g-t
 
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