Already decided to go with crager ss on my 70 fastback. Like the old school look. Torn between 15 or 16s. Pland to go with 225/50s up front and 245/50s in back. The 15s woyuld be $200 cheaper overall. Any suggetions or picks would be appreciated. thanks

 

Because they're so old school, I would go with 15's

 

I think your right especially since I want to go with raised white letters. Here is what I found on mustang monthly:

"we begin with a 15x7-inch Vintage 50 with a 37/8-inch backspacing. Essentially a Shelby 10-spoke copy, it looks great with the 225/60R15 tire (about the best size for this wheel). However, a 235/60R15 tire would also fit well. You could also stagger tire sizes by running a 225/60 or 235/60 up front and fit a 245/60 on the back. Although the 245/60 might be a little big for a wheel that's only 7 inches wide, it will fit and would look good."

I'm thinking 15x7 upfront with 235/60R15 tire and 15x8 in back with 245/60.

 

Ya after reading the MM quote I would definitely run a slightly wider rim on the back if you want to go with a 245. You won't get that ugly sidewall buldge that happens when you try to mount a tire on a rim thats too skinny. An 8" rim will accept a 245/60 just right. What kind of tires are you thinking (because I'm sure you know some tires will fit wider/thinner than the same size in another brand)?

 

Sticking with old school scheme - probably Goodrich Radial T/As

 

That will be a nice setup...from what I remember back when I was doing wheel and tire research, BF's were one of the manufacturers that tended to be one of the bigger tread sizes, but I think as long as you run an 8" rim in the back you should be fine.

 

Goodrich tires are fine, but after a lot of research, I found that Goodyear tires are by far the better of the two. I bought the raised white letter Goodyear Eagle GTII's

 

Thanks - Ill take a look at the goodyears.

 

I like 16's, they let you run a slightly larger brake, plus they don't look out of place. Those are 16's on my '71 @ CarDomain. Oh, and those are 245-50 tires, the same height as factory.

 

15's & Goodrich tires, which are superior to Goodyear.
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