Original Magnums & 67 coupe
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Original Magnums & 67 coupe
I have a set of 14x7, 4.25" backspacing original Magnum 500's that I am planning to use on my '67 coupe (all suspension is original)once it gets back from paint! Anyone know the absolute widest 60 series I could run in this combination with no rubbing in any situtation? BTW they have to be BFG Radial T/A's (RWL) for the right look 
They make the Radial T/A's in:
205, 215, 225, 235, 245 / 60 / 14
They also make a 225/70/14, would that be too tall to look right?
I'd be fine with running a slimmer tire up front, and wider in the rear as I know the a arm could be a problem with width in front. Also have already looked at this linky:
http://www.dodgestang.com/Tire%20Fit...ide%2067-8.pdf
Does that 14x7 listing mean I can only run 215's to not get rubbing? Maybe a 215 front, and 225 or 235 rear? I'd really like to get these tires ordered and set on the rims before car leaves paintshop -- I'm on a VERY tight schedule (after 3 years its down to the line)
They make the Radial T/A's in: 205, 215, 225, 235, 245 / 60 / 14
They also make a 225/70/14, would that be too tall to look right?
I'd be fine with running a slimmer tire up front, and wider in the rear as I know the a arm could be a problem with width in front. Also have already looked at this linky:
http://www.dodgestang.com/Tire%20Fit...ide%2067-8.pdf
Does that 14x7 listing mean I can only run 215's to not get rubbing? Maybe a 215 front, and 225 or 235 rear? I'd really like to get these tires ordered and set on the rims before car leaves paintshop -- I'm on a VERY tight schedule (after 3 years its down to the line)
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RE: Original Magnums & 67 coupe
You can pretty well trust that chart for accuracy. If you go beyond what is listed there, you are on your own. I am running 195/70/R14's with my mag 500's with no rubbing issues at all. I don't understand why you guys want to run such fat tires.
On Edit: I see you are a raw noob. Welcome to the classic section of MF. Pull up a chair and join us daily.
On Edit: I see you are a raw noob. Welcome to the classic section of MF. Pull up a chair and join us daily.
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RE: Original Magnums & 67 coupe
Yes, I am a raw noob POSTER
As for wanting such fat tires....well I am kinda going with my own restomod look, plucking options, designs, and accessories that I like off of 64-73 Mustangs and trying to incorporate them into my '67 coupe. My favorite wheel/tire look was those 14-15" Magnum 500's on a Boss 302-429, you know a little bulgy looking, BFG Radials! If I REALLY wanted fat I wouldn't have purchased some original 14x7's and restored them -- but I DO want to maximize what I can, in the space and materials I have.
I will NOT roll any fenders, change out suspension parts, coils or leafs -- but I don't want a bicycle tire, ya know?
EDIT:
On looking at the BFG list, I see they offer a 70 series in 195/205/215/225 -- again, would these be too tall versus a 60? Or could I hope they fill the fender better?
As for wanting such fat tires....well I am kinda going with my own restomod look, plucking options, designs, and accessories that I like off of 64-73 Mustangs and trying to incorporate them into my '67 coupe. My favorite wheel/tire look was those 14-15" Magnum 500's on a Boss 302-429, you know a little bulgy looking, BFG Radials! If I REALLY wanted fat I wouldn't have purchased some original 14x7's and restored them -- but I DO want to maximize what I can, in the space and materials I have.
I will NOT roll any fenders, change out suspension parts, coils or leafs -- but I don't want a bicycle tire, ya know?
EDIT:
On looking at the BFG list, I see they offer a 70 series in 195/205/215/225 -- again, would these be too tall versus a 60? Or could I hope they fill the fender better?
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