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Hello all - I will keep the stock brakes and suspension and want to upgrade the wheels and tires for highway travel, long road trips. I am not aware of size limitations due to fender clearance, suspension travel, etc. No, I am not autocrossing like I used to in a 69 Stingray, but "agile" driving appeals to me. So, I am seeking information as to wheel dimensions, tire sizing, and the bolt hole pattern. Thanks in advance.

Cheers!
Boltgunner

Your stock wheels should do fine with modern tubeless tires. I put 205R75x15s on my 53. That's about the closest you'll get to the stock tire in diameter. A lot of folks run 215s which are a bit taller. If you go with the 205 be sure you're not getting trailer tires as 205 is a very common size for trailer tires. I don't know if "agile" driving is possible with the stock suspension.

I put the Coker 205/75 radials on my '50 stock wheels years ago and they were a great ride and handling improvement.

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