I NEED RUBBERS!

[ShAkE N BaKe!!]

I just recieved my 17x8 wheels. What sizes tires can I fit on my '65?

 

[RMODEL65]

245/45 are what im runnging but my fenders are flared

 

[voipguy]

I'm running 235/45's all the way around.

 

[CraigMBA]

I'm running 235/45's all the way around.

Those will fit on any Mustang if the offset is right. If you roll the fenders you can fit 245's all around.

 

[ForceFed70]

Ugh... I really wish people would use the search feature. This question gets answered at least twice a week.

 

[ShAkE N BaKe!!]

can you guys post flicks of your 17x8's and write what tires your runnin so i can see the differences? please.

 

[2bav8]

Ugh... I really wish people would use the search feature. This question gets answered at least twice a week.

You mean we have a search button?

Oh ya, and then there is always Dodgestang's wheel chart too...
http://www.dodgestang.com/mustang.htm

 

[ShAkE N BaKe!!]

yeah i've already seen that chart. Does anyone know whats the widest i can have on 17x8 on a '65 rear?

 

[Vinyl66]

I run 245/45 17's on the rear of my '66. Great fit. A friend of mine runs 255/40 17 on his '65 with no prob.

 

[torino420]

Of course back spacing plays a major role and you havent mentioned what BS your 17x8's have.

 

[iskwezm]

ask CraigMBA if 275/40/17's fit, he likes to touch mens rear ends.
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heres my buddies coupe with the same size but not as low
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[ga289stocker]

I have a 255/40/17 Kumho on the rear, no rubbing issues

 

[dodgestang]

Ahh geeze man....you're killing me here; lotsa of this info here:

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=713656

 

[scouttrooper]

Hey Dodgestang...

In all the forums I frequent, you seem to have become the "go-to-guy" for wheel and tire questions. I just thought I'd thank you for all the work you went through to put all of that together. What ever possessed you to go to all that trouble and share it with us?

Thanks for doin' it!

 

[dodgestang]

What ever possessed you to go to all that trouble and share it with us?

$1100 Error

The first ever set of wheels and tires I bought for my 65 just weren't right, weren't what I wanted and didn't fit the way I had thought they would.

First set 225 50 15s

Second set 235 45 17 and 255 40 17

All the same suspension.

I figured I would compile all the information people shared all the time, but only include it if people were able to answer all the questions about their suspension and other factors that affect the fit to try and make a concise authoritative source for wheel/tire combo and how someone with very little wheel specific knowledge could get a reasonable and accurate idea on how something would fit on their car given the current condition of the vehicle to simply help people avoid making the same mistake I did.

The only thing I didn't include that I wish I had at the time when I started where pictures (which I only have a few for) and alignment specs used since they seem to play a very critical role...I mean I run 245 40 17 on my car without rolled fenders in the front while others on the same wheel have rubbing issues with a 235 45.

 

[66forfun]

a good tire shop should be able to fit your ride. try 225 on the front and work it out from there.

 

[ShAkE N BaKe!!]

Of course back spacing plays a major role and you havent mentioned what BS your 17x8's have.

I have 17x8s w/ 4.75bs. Rolling my fenders is not a problem for me, if needed.

 

[ShAkE N BaKe!!]

ask CraigMBA if 275/40/17's fit, he likes to touch mens rear ends.
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heres my buddies coupe with the same size but not as low
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Can you post some rear or front/side shots to see how far they stick out?

 

[Rusty67]

I want to make a naughty comment so bad.....

 

[2bav8]

But please don't...