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Mail From: rickl (rickl

Does anyone if 225x60x15 tires will fit on the front of my 66 coupe? I
have 620# springs, upper control arms lowered 1" and need new tires.
According to some web tire size calculators, the size is less than 1"
taller than stock.

I'm running 235x60x15 in the rears without any problems.

Thanks,
rick
--
66 coupe

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Mail From: keven (Coates, Keven)

I ran 225x60x15 tires on the front of my '68 for years, or was it 215?
I forget. Now I'm running 245/50/16 tires (with no fender rolling).

The secret is in the correct backspacing of the rim.

Keven
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From: classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca
[mailto:classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of
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Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 4:02 PM
To: Coates, Keven
Subject: [CM] Will 225x60x15 tires fit on my 66?

Does anyone if 225x60x15 tires will fit on the front of my 66 coupe? I
have 620# springs, upper control arms lowered 1" and need new tires.
According to some web tire size calculators, the size is less than 1"
taller than stock.

I'm running 235x60x15 in the rears without any problems.

Thanks,
rick
--
66 coupe
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Mail From: Todd.Styles (Todd Styles)

It somewhat depends on what wheels you are running, but I know they
won't work on my '65. If you have enough backspacing to clear the
fender, the inside of the tire will hit the upper control arm. I've run
215/60/15 on the front without much issue. The 67/68 cars have a little
more room up there.

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Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 4:02 PM
To: Todd Styles
Subject: [CM] Will 225x60x15 tires fit on my 66?

Does anyone if 225x60x15 tires will fit on the front of my 66 coupe? I
have 620# springs, upper control arms lowered 1" and need new tires.
According to some web tire size calculators, the size is less than 1"
taller than stock.

I'm running 235x60x15 in the rears without any problems.

Thanks,
rick
--
66 coupe

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Mail From: rickl (rickl

Keven,

Thanks for the quick reply. I'll check backspacing tonight but my guess
they will work.

rick

----- Original Message -----
From: "Coates, Keven" <keven at ti.com>
Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 4:11 pm
Subject: Re: [CM] Will 225x60x15 tires fit on my 66?
To: rickl at mn.rr.com

> I ran 225x60x15 tires on the front of my '68 for years, or was it 215?
> I forget. Now I'm running 245/50/16 tires (with no fender rolling).
>
> The secret is in the correct backspacing of the rim.
>
> Keven
> -----Original Message-----
> From: classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca
> [mailto:classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of
> rickl at mn.rr.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 4:02 PM
> To: Coates, Keven
> Subject: [CM] Will 225x60x15 tires fit on my 66?
>
> Does anyone if 225x60x15 tires will fit on the front of my 66
> coupe? I
> have 620# springs, upper control arms lowered 1" and need new
> tires.
> According to some web tire size calculators, the size is less than 1"
> taller than stock.
>
> I'm running 235x60x15 in the rears without any problems.
>
> Thanks,
> rick
> --
> 66 coupe
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Mail From: keven (Coates, Keven)

IIRC, it was 4.5" backspacing. I'm running an 8" wide wheel though, so
that makes things a little different.

Keven

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Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 4:14 PM
To: Coates, Keven
Subject: Re: [CM] Will 225x60x15 tires fit on my 66?

Keven,

Thanks for the quick reply. I'll check backspacing tonight but my guess
they will work.

rick

----- Original Message -----
From: "Coates, Keven" <keven at ti.com>
Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 4:11 pm
Subject: Re: [CM] Will 225x60x15 tires fit on my 66?
To: rickl at mn.rr.com

> I ran 225x60x15 tires on the front of my '68 for years, or was it 215?
> I forget. Now I'm running 245/50/16 tires (with no fender rolling).
>
> The secret is in the correct backspacing of the rim.
>
> Keven
> -----Original Message-----
> From: classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca
> [mailto:classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of
> rickl at mn.rr.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 4:02 PM
> To: Coates, Keven
> Subject: [CM] Will 225x60x15 tires fit on my 66?
>
> Does anyone if 225x60x15 tires will fit on the front of my 66
> coupe? I
> have 620# springs, upper control arms lowered 1" and need new
> tires.
> According to some web tire size calculators, the size is less than 1"
> taller than stock.
>
> I'm running 235x60x15 in the rears without any problems.
>
> Thanks,
> rick
> --
> 66 coupe
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Mail From: rickl (rickl

Tom, Keven,
>It somewhat depends on what wheels you are running, but I know they
>won't work on my '65. If you have enough backspacing to clear the
>fender, the inside of the tire will hit the upper control arm. I've run
>215/60/15 on the front without much issue. The 67/68 cars have a little
>more room up there.

I pulled off an old wheel and I have 4" backspacing on a 6.5" wheel. I
haven't bought new front tires and the old ones (205x55x15) don't hold air.

I'm leaning to 215's.

Thanks for everyone's help.

rick

----- Original Message -----
From: "Coates, Keven" <keven at ti.com>
Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 4:20 pm
Subject: Re: [CM] Will 225x60x15 tires fit on my 66?
To: rickl at mn.rr.com

> IIRC, it was 4.5" backspacing. I'm running an 8" wide wheel
> though, so
> that makes things a little different.
>
> Keven
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca
> [mailto:classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of
> rickl at mn.rr.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 4:14 PM
> To: Coates, Keven
> Subject: Re: [CM] Will 225x60x15 tires fit on my 66?
>
> Keven,
>
> Thanks for the quick reply. I'll check backspacing tonight but my
> guessthey will work.
>
> rick
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Coates, Keven" <keven at ti.com>
> Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 4:11 pm
> Subject: Re: [CM] Will 225x60x15 tires fit on my 66?
> To: rickl at mn.rr.com
>
> > I ran 225x60x15 tires on the front of my '68 for years, or was it
> 215?> I forget. Now I'm running 245/50/16 tires (with no fender
> rolling).>
> > The secret is in the correct backspacing of the rim.
> >
> > Keven
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca
> > [mailto:classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca] On Behalf Of
> > rickl at mn.rr.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 4:02 PM
> > To: Coates, Keven
> > Subject: [CM] Will 225x60x15 tires fit on my 66?
> >
> > Does anyone if 225x60x15 tires will fit on the front of my 66
> > coupe? I
> > have 620# springs, upper control arms lowered 1" and need new
> > tires.
> > According to some web tire size calculators, the size is less
> than 1"
> > taller than stock.
> >
> > I'm running 235x60x15 in the rears without any problems.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > rick
> > --
> > 66 coupe
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Mail From: JCool289 (JCool289


In a message dated 7/19/06 5:01:49 PM, rickl at mn.rr.com writes:

<< Does anyone if 225x60x15 tires will fit on the front of my 66 coupe? I
have 620# springs, upper control arms lowered 1" and need new tires.
According to some web tire size calculators, the size is less than 1"
taller than stock.
>>

thats the same set up i have , no problems at all

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Mail From: JCool289 (JCool289


In a message dated 7/22/06 1:08:21 AM, JCool289 at aol.com writes:

<< In a message dated 7/19/06 5:01:49 PM, rickl at mn.rr.com writes:

<< Does anyone if 225x60x15 tires will fit on the front of my 66 coupe? I
have 620# springs, upper control arms lowered 1" and need new tires.
According to some web tire size calculators, the size is less than 1"
taller than stock.
>>

thats the same set up i have , no problems at all
>>

i take that back. after reading your other posts.....my wheels are 15x7 ,
with 4 1/2" backspace. if yours are 15x8 , it is possible you'll have some
rubbing. i think you'll be ok though , the tread width will still be the same
regardless of the wheel width.

Jason

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Mail From: rickl (rickl

Jason,
I running 15x6.5 rims (old Crown Vic turbines). Back spacing is 4". I
think I'll be ok.

Thanks for the reply.

rick

----- Original Message -----
From: JCool289 at aol.com
Date: Saturday, July 22, 2006 0:18 am
Subject: Re: [CM] Will 225x60x15 tires fit on my 66?
To: rickl at mn.rr.com

>
> In a message dated 7/22/06 1:08:21 AM, JCool289 at aol.com writes:
>
> << In a message dated 7/19/06 5:01:49 PM, rickl at mn.rr.com writes:
>
> << Does anyone if 225x60x15 tires will fit on the front of my 66
> coupe? I
> have 620# springs, upper control arms lowered 1" and need new
> tires.
> According to some web tire size calculators, the size is less than 1"
> taller than stock.
> >>
>
> thats the same set up i have , no problems at all
> >>
>
> i take that back. after reading your other posts.....my wheels are
> 15x7 ,
> with 4 1/2" backspace. if yours are 15x8 , it is possible you'll
> have some
> rubbing. i think you'll be ok though , the tread width will still
> be the same
> regardless of the wheel width.
>
>

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Mail From: gavinbr (brian wenyon)

Hello,

The big issue is your is your back spacing.

If this is not correct you will have problems with your front suspension and
or rear leaf springs.

Brian

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From: classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca
[mailto:classic-mustangs-bounces at lists.twistedpair.ca]On Behalf Of
rickl at mn.rr.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 11:05 AM
To: gavinbr at comcast.net
Subject: Re: [CM] Will 225x60x15 tires fit on my 66?

Jason,
I running 15x6.5 rims (old Crown Vic turbines). Back spacing is 4". I
think I'll be ok.

Thanks for the reply.

rick

----- Original Message -----
From: JCool289 at aol.com
Date: Saturday, July 22, 2006 0:18 am
Subject: Re: [CM] Will 225x60x15 tires fit on my 66?
To: rickl at mn.rr.com

>
> In a message dated 7/22/06 1:08:21 AM, JCool289 at aol.com writes:
>
> << In a message dated 7/19/06 5:01:49 PM, rickl at mn.rr.com writes:
>
> << Does anyone if 225x60x15 tires will fit on the front of my 66
> coupe? I
> have 620# springs, upper control arms lowered 1" and need new
> tires.
> According to some web tire size calculators, the size is less than 1"
> taller than stock.
> >>
>
> thats the same set up i have , no problems at all
> >>
>
> i take that back. after reading your other posts.....my wheels are
> 15x7 ,
> with 4 1/2" backspace. if yours are 15x8 , it is possible you'll
> have some
> rubbing. i think you'll be ok though , the tread width will still
> be the same
> regardless of the wheel width.
>
>
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