bigchalupa

which wheels do you recommend (size and style) for my 67 Coupe 289, i was thinkin the 15" deluxe original style wheels, what do you think?

quig

I agree the styled steel wheels are very nice. I am using them on my 67. 2 questions will 15' wheels leave enough fender clearance up front and if you have disc brakes you may have to grind the calipers a bit. you wont have to grind much though well worth the effort.</P>


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quig

OOPS sorry I have 14' rims with 15s you probably wont have to grind.

bigchalupa

Ive got the original 14" ones on there now, it should fit right? I really dont wanna have to make any mods to make 15s fit. If i do im goin with the 14s again.

quig

Back in 79 I had 15' aluminum slots, the front tires rubbed the fenders. My ole man painted the car while I was in basic training and would'nt let me even move the car until I put different wheels on it. The 14' wheels with 215 70 14 tires look good, handle ok and fit.</P>


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rangerfredbob

as long as you have similar backspacing, height and width on the tires, what wheel size you have doesn't really make a difference, if I wasn't so tired I'd do some calculations and give you some tire sizes that would fit fine with 15" wheels</P>


for reference, our mustang works fine with it's 14" wheels, and 235 60 14's, which are just over 24" tall and around 9" wide, not sure on the backspacing though</P>


I've been a fan of the cragar style 5 spoke wheels for quite a while...</P>

bigchalupa

The reason I ask is because I read in a magazine that the best mustang mod (and the only one im considering) is puttin 15's on. Do they actually look better?

quig

15s should fit just dont get too tall of a tire. At worst you may have to change your springs, which is a good idea any way. </P>


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bigchalupa

Do you like the Magnum 500's better than the Deluxe Wheels? And would 15's actually look better? If anyone hassome i'd like to see a picture</P>

piston

Upsizing always improves looks IMO. If you currently have 14's w/ say (for example) 225/60/R14's thatwouldgive you anoverall height (rim &amp; tire)of ~24.6". </P>


If you upsize your rim to 15" you have to adjust your tire aspect ratio (the 60 in 225/60/R14). So now get a lower profile tire 225/55/R15 will give you an overall height of ~24.7".</P>


So if you wish you cango w/ 16" or even17" (235/40/R17 ~24.4" overall height)wheels as long as you adjust the tire. Not only does upsizing improve looks but it also improves handling.</P>


What is your cuurent TIRE size?, Do you want the same width tire or do you want to go a bit wider?</P>