Posts: 77
From:Mesa, AZ, USA
Registered: Aug 2000

posted 09-29-2000 12:04 AM               

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I have stock 14 inch rims that are not styled, with the hubcaps. The stock tires are 195/75 how wide in inches is that? I would like to go to at least 215/70's, or what ever size 215's are. How wide in iches is that? I would LOVE to go to 225/65's or somthing in a 225, will that fit on the stock rims? How wide is that in inches? If that wont fit, what size rims will fit those or even 235's hahah. Thanks very much!!! Adam

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1966 Mustang Coupe
(soon)
....not yet Finished
302 bored .060 over
Sealed Power Rings
C5AE 65 289 Heads
10:1 compression
218/228 .471/.471 114LSA
Edlebrock Performer RPM
Holley 4160 600CFM Carb
Shortie headers (for now)
Flowmaster 2chambers soon
Dual exhaust w/ balance
C4 auto
3.20 rear end
2800lbs
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Posts: 1002
From:Rohnert Park, CA USA
Registered: Jul 2000

posted 09-29-2000 02:16 AM               

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IIRC the stock rims are 5.5 inches wide.
the 195 is a measurement in MM wich is roughly mm/25.4 = inches. so your 195's are roughly 7 and 2/3 inches wide. Every tire manufacturer varies, that's why its roughly.
I had 205's on a set of stock rims and they looked about the max that would fit.
To fit 225's you would need a rim about 7 inches wide, 235's can be crammed on a 7 inch rim, but in my experience it would be best to have an 8 inch wide rim for 235's. but all tire manufacturers are different

I think a set of 215/60/15's on a 15X 7 rim would look absolutely sweet...

I will let another 65-66 owner comment on how big you can go..
HTH

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Posts: 145
From:Scottsdale, AZ
Registered: Jun 99

posted 09-29-2000 09:50 AM               

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I'm running a 245 60 R15 tire in the back.
I did have to cut the inner lip to avoid rubbing on the big bumps. I'd recommend a 8" wide rim, I'm using a 7" rim and coulda, shoulda gone wider.

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Posts: 172
From:sayville,newyork
Registered: Jul 2000

posted 09-30-2000 11:49 AM               

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hey there 66302stang! on my 66 coupe i have
205x60x15 cragar s/s and on the rear i have
255x60x15 on 8" cragar s/s no problem scraping plenty of room..

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Posts: 172
From:sayville,newyork
Registered: Jul 2000

posted 09-30-2000 11:51 AM               

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ooooop's goofed 205x60x15 are on the front not the rear,,,front rim's are 6" wide

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ponycar66,have you flown in a ford latley???????

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From:sayville,newyork
Registered: Jul 2000

posted 10-02-2000 05:10 PM               

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SORRY GAVE SOME WRONG INFO ON MY OWN CAR:CONFUSED: MY REAR TIRE'S ARE 225X60X15 ON 8" CRAGAR'S!!!! I SWEAR I BUILT AND OWN THE CAR!!!

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Posts: 146
From:Memphis, TN
Registered: Feb 2000

posted 10-02-2000 05:14 PM               

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Had 225/60/15 on mine with 7" wheel and had plenty of room.

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