What Tires for a 65 with a 200cid and 14" Rims

Stefan · 09-07-2000, 06:20 PM

Hey MichaelB,
2 years ago I got a set of Firestone Firehawk's for my 66 and I went with a 215/60R14. This size looks a tad bit meatier (not oversized by any means) and still keeps the ratio close enough to stock so as not to screw up the speedo.
You didn't say how you are restoring your car so I don't know what look you are going for. My 66 has some old American Racing chrome rims and the white lettered tires look pretty good on 'em. Anyway, the 60 series feel great since the contact patch to the ground is a little wider and it is no harder to steer (no power steering).

- one last note, if you car is a daily driver, the 185/7514's are going to look and feel really skinny. A friend of mine has a 66 with that stock size and it looks like it's on tiptoes. If you are restoring the car to concours specs you'll need to stick with them unfortunately.
Hope this helps.
Sorry for the rambling
Stefan

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66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator

96 GT Convertible
Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, B&M Ripper
K&N, removed air silencer, Tokico non-adjustable struts/ shocks (more to come)
Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust
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09-07-2000, 06:20 PM	#2
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Hey MichaelB, 2 years ago I got a set of Firestone Firehawk's for my 66 and I went with a 215/60R14. This size looks a tad bit meatier (not oversized by any means) and still keeps the ratio close enough to stock so as not to screw up the speedo. You didn't say how you are restoring your car so I don't know what look you are going for. My 66 has some old American Racing chrome rims and the white lettered tires look pretty good on 'em. Anyway, the 60 series feel great since the contact patch to the ground is a little wider and it is no harder to steer (no power steering). - one last note, if you car is a daily driver, the 185/7514's are going to look and feel really skinny. A friend of mine has a 66 with that stock size and it looks like it's on tiptoes. If you are restoring the car to concours specs you'll need to stick with them unfortunately. Hope this helps. Sorry for the rambling Stefan ------------------ 66 Standard coupe 200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator 96 GT Convertible Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, B&M Ripper K&N, removed air silencer, Tokico non-adjustable struts/ shocks (more to come) Next up: 3:73's and side exhaust www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?258 [This message has been edited by Stefan (edited 09-07-2000).]