Tire Choices For 83 ZXT

[danj]

Looking for some input on tire choices for my 83 280ZXT. I have the stock Swastica 15" wheels on the car now, and do not want to change out the stock exterior look of the car. The car comes with P205/60R15 tires.

 

I know there are fewer choices in the higher profile tires these days, especially with 15" wheels, but Kuhmo makes an H speed rated Ecsta LX tire that looks pretty good. The car has an sbc 383 stroker engine with Edelbrock EFI, 700R4 tranny and stock 3:54 rear (not LSD). Obviously need better traction and handling. Here is my decision point: Do I go with P225/60R15 tires all around, or change out for the same P205's up front and go with the P225's just in the back? The 225 is about an inch taller and an inch wider than the 205.

 

I definitely need more rubber on the road in the back, but not sure how things will be affected up front if I increase the size of the front tires or have the different size on the front than I have on the rear. The car used to have power steering but that was converted to manual rack to flow the headers. I consider the car a street rod, not a rally racer or a long tripper. Occasional trip to the strip is possible, but only occasionally. What would be the pro's and con's of these tire size possibilities?

 

Any suggestions from you experienced ZX guys?

 

Thanks, DanJ

[RUZN]

Wider =-)

 

do 225/50/15 they are nice on mine. Great Traction tiny bit lower stance.

[danj]

RUNZ

 

Do you know if the 50's will fit in the stock 6.5" wide wheels?

 

Do you have 225's all around? Power steering? What car are you running the tires on?

 

Thanks,

 

DanJ