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Old 12-12-2006, 10:39 PM
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Default What Wheel Size recommened for a 67 Coupe

Hey there party people,
I am getting ready to buy my front wheels and tire set for my 67 Coupe. I am currently running on the stock (14x6 or 14x5 i believe) wheel/hubcap combo and have decided to step up to the Cragar Soft 8's for the time being. I already have a set of 15x8 for the rear and was planning on mounting some Nitto 555r 275/60/r15 (recomended by a Nitto rep at the LA Autoshow). Does anyone know if the 15x8 would fit on the front? Or should I go with the smaller 15x7? Cragar doesn't make the style rim I am using in a 15x6, I would have to special order that if I wanted it. Also, any suggestions for tire sizes? I am going with drag radials in the rear and not sure what size I should go with. The front will most likely be Nitto 450's, nothing special, just a standard driving wheel up there.
Any suggestions and help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Old 12-12-2006, 10:50 PM
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I'm running 15x8 rear and 15x7 front. It's a really nice setup. Not sure if you can fit the 15x8 on the front though.
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Old 12-13-2006, 02:22 AM
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I'm running 15x8 rear and 15x7 front. It's a really nice setup. Not sure if you can fit the 15x8 on the front though.
Thanks for letting me know that the 15x7 fits, that will most likely be my choice. What size tire do you run on your 15x7?
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Old 12-13-2006, 08:51 AM
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See if this chart helps.
http://www.dodgestang.com/mustang.htm
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Old 12-13-2006, 01:18 PM
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Thanks Soaring, that's a pretty good guide.
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will new mustang rims fit the old stangs
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Old 12-13-2006, 01:28 PM
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Yes new rims will fit, you could run 16x10's in the rear and 16x9 in the front.
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Thanks for letting me know that the 15x7 fits, that will most likely be my choice. What size tire do you run on your 15x7?

215/60/15
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Old 12-14-2006, 01:20 PM
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will new mustang rims fit the old stangs
Guess what else fits the stang pattern ? Jeep rims !
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You cant fit a 9" rim in the front. It will hit the a-arm and the fender...
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