Proper tire size

Gizahuna · 12-19-2004, 04:29 PM

I have a set of magnum 500 styled rims size 15" x 7". What is the proper tire size for a 68 coupe?

Phillyfanfrombirth · 12-22-2004, 12:36 AM

Your local tire guy should be able to tell you the conversion for the height...

Here is a table:

http://links.vintage-mustang.com/FAQ/tires.txt

Fat0eknee · 12-22-2004, 04:16 AM

i like 235/60 in the back and 205 or 215/60 in the front

Rev · 12-22-2004, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat0eknee

i like 235/60 in the back and 205 or 215/60 in the front

That's what I run in my '66. 235/60/15 in the rear and 215/60/15 in front. That's with it lowered front and rear a couple of inches. It's about all I can fit into the wheel wells.

Rev

Gearhead999 · 12-25-2004, 09:20 PM

My last 68 FB had 15X7 with 225/70R15. Seem to work pretty good. Only dragged a couple of times.

Getting ready to install wheels/tires on a 68 Cougar.

Plan on the same set up 15X7 with 225/60R15.

Any info or comments on this set up???

12-19-2004, 04:29 PM	#1
Gizahuna Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4	Proper tire size I have a set of magnum 500 styled rims size 15" x 7". What is the proper tire size for a 68 coupe?

12-22-2004, 12:36 AM	#2
Phillyfanfrombirth Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Central PA Posts: 358	Re: Proper tire size Your local tire guy should be able to tell you the conversion for the height... Here is a table: http://links.vintage-mustang.com/FAQ/tires.txt

12-22-2004, 04:16 AM	#3
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: Proper tire size i like 235/60 in the back and 205 or 215/60 in the front

12-25-2004, 09:20 PM	#5
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: Proper tire size My last 68 FB had 15X7 with 225/70R15. Seem to work pretty good. Only dragged a couple of times. Getting ready to install wheels/tires on a 68 Cougar. Plan on the same set up 15X7 with 225/60R15. Any info or comments on this set up??? __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

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