wgc68nyc

So after looking at tire reviews and other pics on the ride height/setup page I ordered a set of the following:

4x - Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 235/60/15

My concern is that I just saw some posts mentioning that that size was a tight fit in the back.

Will I have issues getting these on in the front and back?

What if my stock suspension is sagging slightly or I lower and inch in the front and back?

I am ordering 15x7 Magnum 500s and the other size I was looking at was 215/65/15. I also see people saying that that size is too big for a 7inch wheel.

I need to move quick as these tire are being discontinued despite the rave reviews on tirerack (esp compared to the Radial T/A).

eZ

even if they do rub just a hair it is real easy to clearance where they rub.

eZ

on dodgestangs wheel chart these fit just fine with no modifications. I dont see how these could pose a problem. its actually a pretty small tire. maybe someone else had backspacing issues.

wgc68nyc

People seem to say at that size with a 7inch rim they will basically be bubble on the side which will cause wear and handling issues.

wgc68nyc

Panicked...changed the order to 215/60/15 x 4

Probably would have been fine since I think its the 65-66 you have to be more concerned about but hated the idea of tire damage or excess wear since I want to plan some very long road trips.

These two links helped a lot

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Iskwezm

a 215 is too narrow to me, but i fit as wide of a tire as possible.

wgc68nyc

I think if I could do it again I would do 225/60/15 which people say fits all around but they did not have it for the tire I wanted. I want 4 of the same size as I will likely buy a spare if I do any long trips (planning a NYC to SF trip for next year).

tx65coupe

I have Yokohama YK520 in 215 60 15 on 15x7 Magnums. Its a great fit both tire to the wheel and on the car.

audioAl

I have the Firehawk's on my GS Villager 215/55/15 one was defective and I returned it.
My steering wheel was shaking and I knew I needed rack&pinion and inner & outer tie rod ends, $700.00 repair. And yes Firestone is discontinuing the Indy 500.
They'll look great on your classic Stang! Jusy watch them for defects when you first
drive them.

BuckeyeDemon

my fronts are 15X7 and 215/65's

the 215/65's are about the same diameter as a 235/60

the recommended rim width's for the radial T/A's are located here:

BF Goodrich Radial T/A

the recommended rim width for a 215/65 is 6-7.5"

a 235/60 is 6.5 to 8.5"