What size tires will fit?

chad66 · 01-10-2000, 12:52 AM

I own a 66 mustang coupe with a 289 and I am deciding to change out the rims and tires on the car. I am pretty set with the American Racing Torque Thrust "D"'s but I am not sure what size tire and rim combo will fit. Do I have to stay with 14x7 or can I use a 15x7 with a lower profile tire? Any help would be appricaited.

6t5 · 01-10-2000, 06:09 PM

Chad66 , I've got a 65 with a 289 and anyone that answers your question , will answer mine also !! I'm really not at the tire stage yet , but it wont be long !! Kevin

red · 01-10-2000, 06:30 PM

This is what I have on my '65 Fastback.

Front 215 60R14 on 14X6" Rims
Rear 235 60R14 on 14X7" Rims

No problem in the front, the rears rub if I hit a big bump or carry a few fat asses (I mean friends) in the back and hit a smaller bump.

This link is talks about the 15" rims.
http://www.vintage-mustang.com/forum...al&Number=1066

Let us know what you decide on and how it works

-JON

01-10-2000, 12:52 AM	#1
chad66 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Franklin, WI, USA Posts: 1	What size tires will fit? I own a 66 mustang coupe with a 289 and I am deciding to change out the rims and tires on the car. I am pretty set with the American Racing Torque Thrust "D"'s but I am not sure what size tire and rim combo will fit. Do I have to stay with 14x7 or can I use a 15x7 with a lower profile tire? Any help would be appricaited.

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01-10-2000, 06:09 PM	#2
6t5 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Whitinsville Mass, 65 coupe Posts: 17	Chad66 , I've got a 65 with a 289 and anyone that answers your question , will answer mine also !! I'm really not at the tire stage yet , but it wont be long !! Kevin

01-10-2000, 06:30 PM	#3
red Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Millburn, NJ Posts: 310	This is what I have on my '65 Fastback. Front 215 60R14 on 14X6" Rims Rear 235 60R14 on 14X7" Rims No problem in the front, the rears rub if I hit a big bump or carry a few fat asses (I mean friends) in the back and hit a smaller bump. This link is talks about the 15" rims. http://www.vintage-mustang.com/forum...al&Number=1066 Let us know what you decide on and how it works -JON