Mustangs of Illinois

I will be changing my tires and wheels.
I will be going to a Cragar S/S 15x8 in the rears. What is the widest tire that will fit with no clearance problems ? Will a 255/60R15 fit in the rear okay ?

I currently have 245/40R19 under the rears. But they will rub sometimes.

69mach1377

Take a lot measurements to get the proper back spacing on the new wheels. You might have more room towards the leaf springs and the bumper tab can be bent up.

Mustangs of Illinois

I bent up the tab when I installed the 245/45R19 tires and wheels

69mach1377

Mod the fender for the outside of the tires? Where is the rub happening?

Mustangs of Illinois

Just a little to wide. I have rolled the lips, but it is still to close. The fronts are just too close for comfort for me. It does look amazing. But I want something closer to what I had on my old 67. It had G50-15s on it in the back...

69mach1377

Did you check dodgestangs sticky at the top here?
I think you might have found the max.
I have 285s now but could probably squeeze 295s on my 69.

Mustangs of Illinois

Actually I did check. My car is the last one in the post at this time ?

Mustangs of Illinois

Well I have my Cragar S/S rims and tires ordered.
Going with 7" in front and 8" in rear.
Tires will be 245/60R15 Goodrich radial TA in rear
Front tires will be 215/60R15 or 215/65R15 Goodrich radial TA depending on if they have the 60 series in stock.
Will post photos after I get them on. Plan on putting my Thumper cam in this coming weekend, already have the electric vacuum pump and canister installed.