theleeb

Folks - wasn't sure if this question is appropriate for General Discussion forum but let me know if not. I'm having a car restored for my wife. I know she likes a sporty wheel, like the classic Cragar, but I know she'll want to maintain that classic pony car look overall.

The original wheel size is 14x6 but I think she'll appreciate (as will I!) a slightly larger wheel, especially with the Cragar style...but don't want to go too big.

I know it's a all subjective but any thoughts on what wheel and tire size to consider given a female owner and a lean toward the classic look? Don't know if they sell a 14x7 for a 65....or whether a 15x7 will look over-sized?

69mach1377

Finding those smaller tire sizes is getting harder each year...

lucasp

google torque thrust wheels.

69mach1377

If it's a show car, stick with stock size, otherwise up to 18's are being used on classics lately. Along with suspension upgrades, it will handle and drive better.

tx65coupe

I have 15x7 with 215 60 15 size tires. It looks perfect. You could go up to 16 and still look alright. Once you get up to 17 it begins to look out of place and silly in my opinion. Keep the classic a classic.

cashs mom

We put 15's on my mustang. It's a classic looking wheel and the slightly larger size isn't that noticeable but does fill the wheel weld a lot better and (IMO) gives a nice look.

lucasp

Nice looking wheels, what size tires do you have?

tx65coupe

Looks great! I'm going to guess they are the same as mine.

cashs mom

I have P215 R50 15's on there now. The car is also lowered which gives it a bit of a better stance. As I remember, we lowered it about 1" making the wheels fill the well better. The lowering and bigger sway bars helped with the handling a lot, too.

Seadog

Do you know what the width is on your wheels? Are they 5", or .....?