Wheels/Tires for 1968 Mustang
#1
Wheels/Tires for 1968 Mustang
Hey guys, im new to these forums and new to being a mustang owner as well, just bought a 68 last week. Im really excited, i got a great deal.
Anyways the first thing i want to do to it is get some new tires and wheels, because i noticed a rather substantial crack in one of the tires rubber and dont wanna risk it.
I was thinking a width of about 250-265 in the rear and 210-220 in the front. What im wondering is: what kinda of space do i have to work with on these 68s? Right now it has a pretty ****ty set of AR 14" rims with 205/70/14 tires on them and it seems i have plenty of space in the rear bit it looks a little cramped up front.
Right now i plan on putting some AR 17" rims all around but im not sure what do do about back spacing, because i really dont wanna order rims and then have them sticking out too far past the fender. Does anyone know anything about what type of backspacing would be ideal for a 265ish rear tire and 215ish front?
Thanks in advance for any advice you have.
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Anyways the first thing i want to do to it is get some new tires and wheels, because i noticed a rather substantial crack in one of the tires rubber and dont wanna risk it.
I was thinking a width of about 250-265 in the rear and 210-220 in the front. What im wondering is: what kinda of space do i have to work with on these 68s? Right now it has a pretty ****ty set of AR 14" rims with 205/70/14 tires on them and it seems i have plenty of space in the rear bit it looks a little cramped up front.
Right now i plan on putting some AR 17" rims all around but im not sure what do do about back spacing, because i really dont wanna order rims and then have them sticking out too far past the fender. Does anyone know anything about what type of backspacing would be ideal for a 265ish rear tire and 215ish front?
Thanks in advance for any advice you have.
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#2
RE: Wheels/Tires for 1968 Mustang
get a wheel with a ~4.5" backspacing and youll be good.
if the wheels have a bigger BS, then you need spacers. i have 05 bullits on my stang and i need 2" spacers in front and 1" in back.
but AR or vintage wheel works offers custom backspacing. i myself am gonna get the vitnage 45's, 17x8. they need no spacers cause they have a bigger lip due to the correct backspacing.
this will help you a lot
if the wheels have a bigger BS, then you need spacers. i have 05 bullits on my stang and i need 2" spacers in front and 1" in back.
but AR or vintage wheel works offers custom backspacing. i myself am gonna get the vitnage 45's, 17x8. they need no spacers cause they have a bigger lip due to the correct backspacing.
this will help you a lot
#3
RE: Wheels/Tires for 1968 Mustang
Hey thanks, i thought i read somewhere that someone had done a wheel chart. Yeah i do like those Vintage 45s. I can't decide between AR's Torq-Thrust or the Vintage 45s...they look pretty similar. Is there much of a difference between them?
#8
RE: Wheels/Tires for 1968 Mustang
np It's an old chart, and the VMF has it posted on their FAQ section.
Dodgestang's charts are much more in-depth and cover various suspension mods, but I like this chart for basic guesswork.
Dodgestang's charts are much more in-depth and cover various suspension mods, but I like this chart for basic guesswork.
#9
RE: Wheels/Tires for 1968 Mustang
I've got 17x7 front 17x8 rear Vintage 45s on my 68 coupe. not sure if yours is cp or fb...
Here is a pic just for reference since you said you are considering these rims.
Here is a pic just for reference since you said you are considering these rims.
#10
RE: Wheels/Tires for 1968 Mustang
Wow man, that looks amazing...my 68 is a similar color and i was skeptical that the gray would look good, but it looks awesome on yours. What width tire you have on there?