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6/12/05, 05:05 PM
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Ok, I'm sorry if this has been asked int the past but do 18's fit on a '66 Coupe? I know the 14's clear the upper arm and so do 17's, I'm really just wondering if the 18's will fit and look right. 
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6/12/05, 08:15 PM
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This link may help and is fairly accurate. All you have to do is check which year car youhave and go from there.
http://www.dodgestang.com/mustang.htm
http://www.dodgestang.com/mustang.htm
6/14/05, 07:56 PM
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I got one for you guys I just got 15x7's with a 4 inch backspace and 215 70 r15 tires
Will i have a problem with rubbing will, the .25 inch of backspace make that much of a difference. I am hoping not....
Will i have a problem with rubbing will, the .25 inch of backspace make that much of a difference. I am hoping not....
6/14/05, 08:35 PM
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Originally posted by tricksixtyfive@June 14, 2005, 7:59 PM
I got one for you guys I just got 15x7's with a 4 inch backspace and 215 70 r15 tires
Will i have a problem with rubbing will, the .25 inch of backspace make that much of a difference. I am hoping not....
I got one for you guys I just got 15x7's with a 4 inch backspace and 215 70 r15 tires
Will i have a problem with rubbing will, the .25 inch of backspace make that much of a difference. I am hoping not....
Thats what I run. It's a tight fit in front but I haven't had any problems!
6/15/05, 06:40 AM
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I have 15x6, 3.75 backspacing, 205/60-15 on the front, with one-inch drop 620 coil springs. I have no rubbing, but there's no more room there either. My fenders are not rolled.
Rear is 15x7, also 3.75 backspace, 215/60-15, with HD four-leaf, and they fit fine. Could probably go to 225/60s without any problems.
Rear is 15x7, also 3.75 backspace, 215/60-15, with HD four-leaf, and they fit fine. Could probably go to 225/60s without any problems.
6/15/05, 02:46 PM
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Well, I'm hoping to go either 17x8 or 18x8 all the way around with 235's in front and 245's or bigger in back, and I'm not afraid to roll'em or flare the fenders some more, ala Shelby racers!!! Prolly go with the 17's since there's more tire selection in that size rt now, maybe those Vintage Wheel Works V40's or 45's two-piece wheels!!
6/16/05, 06:01 PM
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Originally posted by tricksixtyfive@June 14, 2005, 9:55 PM
Do the tires sit to far in do they track weird
Do the tires sit to far in do they track weird
6/16/05, 09:18 PM
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Originally posted by tricksixtyfive@June 14, 2005, 7:59 PM
I got one for you guys I just got 15x7's with a 4 inch backspace and 215 70 r15 tires
Will i have a problem with rubbing will, the .25 inch of backspace make that much of a difference. I am hoping not....
I got one for you guys I just got 15x7's with a 4 inch backspace and 215 70 r15 tires
Will i have a problem with rubbing will, the .25 inch of backspace make that much of a difference. I am hoping not....
6/16/05, 09:26 PM
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Originally posted by tricksixtyfive@June 16, 2005, 9:21 PM
OK went to get the tires mounted and low and behold the tires where to tall so now i got to send em back and it will take 4 weeks to get a new set..really bummed, but such is life...215 70 r 15 is way to tall....will see in 4 weeks...gunna go 205 60 r15 in the front and 225 60 r15 in the back, hope this is the right way to go...lesson learned.....
OK went to get the tires mounted and low and behold the tires where to tall so now i got to send em back and it will take 4 weeks to get a new set..really bummed, but such is life...215 70 r 15 is way to tall....will see in 4 weeks...gunna go 205 60 r15 in the front and 225 60 r15 in the back, hope this is the right way to go...lesson learned.....
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i got 205 70 r 14 tires on 14x7 rims on there now and have about 2-3 inches of sspace around the whole thing so i don't see how a inch bigger wheelmakes such a big difference..I almost wanna get a second opinion..how much bigger is a 205 than a 215 with a 15 inch wheel anyone have size heights??? kung fu can you measure how tall you rwheels and tires are..
6/17/05, 06:26 AM
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You can look up tire specs for different brands and sizes at the manufacturer's website, or go here: Tire Rack
BFGoodrich Radial T/A
205/70-14 tires have a listed diameter of 25.2"
215/70-15 tires have a listed diameter of 26.8"
That's an inch and a half taller tire. You also need to check and see if the backspacing is the same on the 14" and 15" wheels. If the 15" wheel has less backspace, it will stick out that much farther and could contact the fender lip, where the same tire on a wheel with more backspacing would be okay.
BFGoodrich Radial T/A
205/70-14 tires have a listed diameter of 25.2"
215/70-15 tires have a listed diameter of 26.8"
That's an inch and a half taller tire. You also need to check and see if the backspacing is the same on the 14" and 15" wheels. If the 15" wheel has less backspace, it will stick out that much farther and could contact the fender lip, where the same tire on a wheel with more backspacing would be okay.
6/17/05, 02:35 PM
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Originally posted by tricksixtyfive@June 17, 2005, 3:42 AM
i got 205 70 r 14 tires on 14x7 rims on there now and have about 2-3 inches of sspace around the whole thing so i don't see how a inch bigger wheelmakes such a big difference..I almost wanna get a second opinion..how much bigger is a 205 than a 215 with a 15 inch wheel anyone have size heights??? kung fu can you measure how tall you rwheels and tires are..
i got 205 70 r 14 tires on 14x7 rims on there now and have about 2-3 inches of sspace around the whole thing so i don't see how a inch bigger wheelmakes such a big difference..I almost wanna get a second opinion..how much bigger is a 205 than a 215 with a 15 inch wheel anyone have size heights??? kung fu can you measure how tall you rwheels and tires are..
Sure thing. It's probably gonna be Monday, as I'm going out of town all weekend..If I get back early enough Sun. I'll take her for a drive and get those measurments for ya Sun. night.
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