RE: So my new tires are rubbing already
 

Did you look at your alignment when you had the new tire put on?

RE: So my new tires are rubbing already
 

The difference between a 215 and a 235? Dude, you cut a tire enough that you had to replace it. That's not OK! You didn't expect it then, and you won't expect it the next time it happens. Except the next time may cost you something more than the hassle of replacing a free tire. You can't be gaining that much.

RE: So my new tires are rubbing already
 

Agreed. Suspension,suspension,suspension first. That is way too big a tire up front. I replaced my suspension fist with stock because that's what I wanted and then did the rims & tires.All these old Mustangs sag in the rear after so many years.
I went with 15 x 6 in front & 15x7 in the rear.
My suggestion is since you are going to replace the suspension (Stock), and if you like those tires that much, see what happens and then if that does'nt work go with BFG's.

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RE: So my new tires are rubbing already
 

Went through the same problems-here is the solution-get suspension upgraded-I suggest mustang plus grab a trac-then try the tires out-you may need to roll the fender lips-if they still rub buy smaller tires I am running 15 x7 225 on the back-I had them on all 4 corners-I recently got a flat in the side wall so I bought 2 new 205 up front-the only time I rub now is on a real bad bump on the highway on the back tires. hope this helps-Scott

RE: So my new tires are rubbing already
 

Thanks everyone!

I agree with what most of you guys are saying. I was planning to do the suspension first,and togo back to stock height (no Shelby drop). ThenI got caught waiting on a part to come and decided to have all that work done next week instead of this week. Looks like that wasn't a good move.

Right now I've got about a 1" clearance over between the fender and tire. But if I push down on the hood and bounce the car around, it sometimes lands with only a .5" gap. That's a clear sign that the suspension is a mess.

the alignment is WAY off. I was planning to go back and fix it after the new suspesion.

Yes, it looked really bad when I first saw it because it was somewhat messy. Upon closer inspection (5mi later), I can't barely find the place where it rubbed on the shoulder. So now I'm thinking the store might not even replace it when they see it isn't as bad as I first thought. Who knows. I'll find out Monday when the new tire comes in.

You're right that I didn't suspect it this time, but I wouldn't expect new springs to allow that to happen next time. We'll see though.

BTW: there were 2 diffrentguys working at the tire store that owned 64 1/2 mustangs (what are the odds?), and they said that setup was working on their cars.

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RE: So my new tires are rubbing already
 

Well I got my car back today from having the suspension rebuilt. And I'll say it drives like a totally different car. It's great!

The car nowsits about 1" higher in front and nearly 2" higher in back. More importantly, it doesn't bounce anymorewhen I push on the hood. I don't have pictures yet, but I think it looks really good now.

I tried and tried to make those tires rub, and they just won't.:D 30mph over speed bumps, and so on, just won't bother it. I'll admit that I went back to that place where I ripped up that tire 2wks ago, and if I go really fast it will rub some. I don't blame the car/tires though. After all, I rubbed a brand new BMWZ4 in that exact same place last month. So I think it's more of a "bad road" than a car problem.

Bottom line, I think I'm going to keep the 235/60/15 all around.

RE: So my new tires are rubbing already
 

What kind of suspension did you have put on it? Stock height or drop? My suspension is dropped about 1.25" allround and I'd also like to run 235/60/15's...

RE: So my new tires are rubbing already
 

I went with stock height BUT, I did not replace my front springs. So with40+ year old springs,itis probablysitting a bit lower than stock should sit. Maybe .5" low at most.

So if you go with a 1.25" drop, you'll be at least .75" lower than mine, probably more. I think that would hit in front, but if you had some really stiff shocks you might get by and only hit on REALLY big bumps. If you're going to try it, then you should probably plan on rolling your fenders or going with 215s up front.

As far as the rear,the 235sshould be just fine with the 1.25 drop.

RE: So my new tires are rubbing already
 

I know others wont agree, but its not theirs. I am running 235/60/15 ( 15x7 TTII) on the front and 255/60/15 (15X8TTII with different BS) and they sit and look really nice. I have upgraded all suspension expect springs and the car actually sits higher then stock. Love the look.

RE: So my new tires are rubbing already
 

65StangFB, What is your BS on that 8" rear wheel to fit that 255 on there. Could you post some pics of view from the rear and close up from the side.