Wheels & Tires

Mach1 Cobra Jet · 03-01-2002, 03:26 PM

What are the widest rear tires and wheels that will fit on a 69 Mach1 without tubbs or modifying suspension? All help appreciated.

carboy · 03-02-2002, 12:23 AM

i have the same setup of wheels on my 66 coupe, 15-7 on front and 15-8 on back. i talked with a goodyear store owner yesterday and he suggested 235-60r15 for back and 205-65r15 for the front,,,,but the best thing to do is look at their catalog and it will give tire width and height in (normal terms), this will give you a good idea of what you can stuff into those wheel wells.

69fastback · 03-02-2002, 04:48 PM

I have 15 x8 with 275 50 drag radials on my 69. so i know u can go that big. I wouldn't got any bigger than 275 though. Mine seem to just fit. there is someone on here that has like 300 something on his 70 mustang though.

66StangGuy · 03-02-2002, 05:34 PM

yeah the 235's fit realy good. i have them on my 66. never had a problem with them and they look good too... they dont look too big or too small for the car.

Gearhead999 · 03-03-2002, 12:31 PM

I run 15 X 7 with 225/60R15 all the way around on my 68 Fastback.

Only time I have a problem is when I hit BIG dips and front wheels are turned. They will drag alittle.

03-01-2002, 03:26 PM	#1
Mach1 Cobra Jet Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Berkeley Springs, West Virginia Posts: 13	Wheels & Tires What are the widest rear tires and wheels that will fit on a 69 Mach1 without tubbs or modifying suspension? All help appreciated. __________________ David 69 Mach1, 351 Cobra Jet, FMX Automatic, 15 X 7 Frt and 15 X 8 Rear Magnum 500's With Firestone Firehawk SS20 Tires. Hooker Headers, Flowmasters, Red With Black Interior. 9" Rear with 3:50 Positrac Gears. Also 70 440-6V Cuda, 4 Speed (Not A Ford, But Very Sweet) 2001 Dodge 2500 4X4 Ram 24 Valve Cummins Diesel, (Black Beauty). 1998 Dodge 4X4 Durango SLT.

03-02-2002, 12:23 AM	#2
carboy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 66	i have the same setup of wheels on my 66 coupe, 15-7 on front and 15-8 on back. i talked with a goodyear store owner yesterday and he suggested 235-60r15 for back and 205-65r15 for the front,,,,but the best thing to do is look at their catalog and it will give tire width and height in (normal terms), this will give you a good idea of what you can stuff into those wheel wells. __________________ 66 coupe, 306 balanced bluprinted, performer intake,725 Road Demon, Crane Cam, Tri-Y Headers, factory Shelby glass packs 2 1/4 with exit in front of rear wheels, 3:50 rear, 8 inch rear, mustang plus suspension, 41/2 mideye leafs, 620 springs on front, kyb gas shocks. tony branda shelby hood, r-model valance, rear side scoops(functional),stainless steel slotted front brake system,,13.39 1/4 mile with no slicks and no posi.

03-02-2002, 04:48 PM	#3
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	I have 15 x8 with 275 50 drag radials on my 69. so i know u can go that big. I wouldn't got any bigger than 275 though. Mine seem to just fit. there is someone on here that has like 300 something on his 70 mustang though. __________________ 428 Cobra Jet SOHC 5.4 3V F-150 96 mystic cobra 91 GT

03-02-2002, 05:34 PM	#4
66StangGuy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Diamond Bar Posts: 258	yeah the 235's fit realy good. i have them on my 66. never had a problem with them and they look good too... they dont look too big or too small for the car. __________________ 66 mustang-292-Holley 4160-World Castings Windsor Sr.-Hooker super comp headers-MSD box & Coil.3.55 gears. B&M Z-Gate-Black leather racing seats with 4pt harnes.

03-03-2002, 12:31 PM	#5
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	I run 15 X 7 with 225/60R15 all the way around on my 68 Fastback. Only time I have a problem is when I hit BIG dips and front wheels are turned. They will drag alittle. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

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