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Paul 69 Mach I · 05-09-2005, 05:57 PM

The 15" isn't the problem, larger wheel size only decreases sidewall size. The overall height pretty much remains the same. I just stuck a tape measure in the wheel wells of my 69 Mach I. You have about a foot of clearance between the wheel well & the quarter. I'd say an inch to spare on either side is cutting it close. Consider body sway going around a turn and the quarter could shred the side wall real quick. Not to mention the sidewall messing up the quarter pretty good. I'd put an 8" in after checking with a good tire & rim person. I started another post about wheels and there are some good links in the responses. Naturally back spacing yadda yadda yadda it a necessary consideration when changing wheels & tires.

05-09-2005, 05:57 PM	#2
Paul 69 Mach I Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27	Re: Will a 15 x 10 fit the rear of a 69 Mach? The 15" isn't the problem, larger wheel size only decreases sidewall size. The overall height pretty much remains the same. I just stuck a tape measure in the wheel wells of my 69 Mach I. You have about a foot of clearance between the wheel well & the quarter. I'd say an inch to spare on either side is cutting it close. Consider body sway going around a turn and the quarter could shred the side wall real quick. Not to mention the sidewall messing up the quarter pretty good. I'd put an 8" in after checking with a good tire & rim person. I started another post about wheels and there are some good links in the responses. Naturally back spacing yadda yadda yadda it a necessary consideration when changing wheels & tires.