Tire size 15 inch

steve99_old · July 10, 2009 at 5:45 AM

I would like opinion or even better also some photos of bf goodrich TA in 15 inch to suit 65 fast back with 7 inch front rim and 8 rear.

My problem is i have no idea what size to buy to make the car look good. I know I want to go wider than standard but not to wide so as the car looks wrong.Also should I fit differant width on the front and back.

All help appreciated thanks

zray · July 10, 2009 at 8:25 AM

This is very subjective.

What looks good to one person is going to look all wrong to someone else. Here's one opinion; If you want 15" wheels, this is what I would do. Put 215/65-15 all around. With that size you don't really need 8" wheels in back. And you've got enough sidewall to keep that vintage look.

A more commonly used size would be 225/60-15. But you may have roll the front fenders to get that size to fit.

Either one would be wider that the stock size which is 185/75-14

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1…k=1&RunFlat=All

You can get the Radial T/A in either size. Or if you can do without the raised white letters, I'd recommend the BF Goodrich Traction T/A, a much better tire performance wise.

Z. Ray

Edited by - zrayrichter on 07/10/2009 08:34:54

pprince · July 13, 2009 at 11:14 AM

I have 215/60R15 on my vintage Cragar GT's (15x6)

This keeps the stock diameter.

steve99_old · July 14, 2009 at 12:20 AM

I ordered 215 60 front and 225 60 15 rear so i hope it looks ok

thanks guys

kmustangsteve_old · July 14, 2009 at 3:06 AM

Hi

I have 205 60 front, 235 60 rear fitted on 15x7 aftermarket style wheels. They fill the wheel opening and I do not have tire rub. The front has the 1 inch drop, just have to be careful on driveways etc

I am happy with the aggressive look and the car handles great and I have not modified the fenders. Put the orginal style wheels away and will keep.

Hope this is of some help.

Cheers

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mph65K_old · July 15, 2009 at 8:18 PM

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I ordered 215 60 front and 225 60 15 rear so i hope it looks ok

thanks guys

This is the size combination I'm running on 15 x 7 torque thrust d's. Looks good, no rubbing.

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