Tires

[Cbitz233]

Would a P295 65r15 fit on the rear of an 83 Avanti? Does anyone know if it's too wide?

[NHcamper]

I have 255/60/15 on my 82. Look good and car handles fine. 235/60/15 on front, no rubbing.

[Jim78]

If nobody replies with that exact size, I would suggest that you google "tire dimensions - images" .  There are many charts there that show tire dimensions.  Compare the width of your existing size to the P295 65R, and cut a block of wood to half of the difference.   Use it to check the clearance.  Be sure to check both sides, as they might not be the same.  Otherwise, find a tire shop that will sell you one very used take-off P295 65R cheap to do a trial fit before buying the new tires.  If the clearance is close, have an assistant push the body side to side while you are checking, to simulate cornering.  Sometimes a tire that appears to fit OK will rub in a turn.

[Avanti83]

Be sure your rims are wide enough for that tire size also. 8-10.5" is the recommended width. I'll bet there's room but as Jim78 said above, check the size measurements. It might require a new rim with different offset. My 83 has 245/60R15 on 8" wheels with about a 4.25" back spacing.