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Old 09-12-2006, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Kramer
Hey Guys....based on this thread, I have a question....when looking at shelby comp cars I have seen the following description..(note the comment on larger wheels)...does anyone know what that means?
rms427 is correct.

The original Blue-Dots were the spookiest tires I ever drove on in the rain.

From the original brochures and spec sheets on the 427

427 Street -
Tires 8.15 x 15 Goodyear Blue-Dot
Wheels 7.5 x 15 cast alloy, pin drive Sunburst

427 Comp
Tires
Front 9.9 x 15 Goodyear Speedway Specials
Rear 11.9 x 15 Goodyear Speedway Specials
Wheels
Early Comp cars -
Front 6.5 x 15 FIA style
Rear 8.5 x 15 FIA style
Later cars
Front 7.5 x 15 Alloy Cobra II
Rear 9.5 x 15 Alloy Cobra II

427 S/C
Tires
Front 8.15 x 15 Goodyear Blue dot
Rear 11.4 x 15 Goodyear Speedway Specials or Firestone Indy Specials
Wheels
Front 7.5 x 15 Alloy Cobra II
Rear 9.5 x 15 Alloy Cobra II
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