I did an even trade yesterday, my wheels and tires I had (15x8.5, 15x10 torq thrusts bad tires) for a set of magnum 500s. 15x7 front and 15x8 rear. I really wanted 15x7’s on all 4s but the 8’s will do. I want the car to look more level and “stockish” and have been looking at 235/60/15 or 215/65/15 for the front and 245/60/15’s for the rear.
Im fairly confident that the 235’s up front will work/look fine. But Im also considering a narrower 215/65 tire for the front or even a 225. I want no rubbing issues and I would like to keep the 26" tall tire the same front and rear. Right now im leaning on the 215/65’s front and 245/60 rears.
Anyone esle running a 215/65 up front? Any rubbing issues?
Here is what I got for trade pretty good shape, almost perfect, will add a new coat of black to the windows and probably get the black cougar caps. These are steelies but have the aluminum american racing caps with it. The wheels are standard backspace, 4.25 up front 4.5 in the rear.
Need to get tires soon! not sure how much the neighbors will like this…The coog looks kinda sad, but anxious for new shoes. I dont know I kinda like the steelies!
Say “bye bye” to the 80’s rake stagger look it had, thank god.
Here is a list of what some are running.
Tried to attach a PDF, wouldn’t let me.
FRONTS:
14x6 235/60/R14 4 70 Front Jim K
14x7 215/70R14 4.25 69 Front Bruce H. Tire rubs A-frame when cornering
14x7 235/60/R14 _ 67 Front John Ludorf
15x7 215/60R15 3.5 69 Front Logan
15x7 215/60R15 4.25 69 Front Rick
15x7 215/65R15 __ 69 Front Steve Polansky
15x7 215/65R15 4 67 Front Neil Rubs fenders in bumpy corners
15x7 225/60R15 3.75 69 Front Andy S
15x7 225/60R15 4.125 68 Front Leon Minilite Replica
15x7 225/60R15 4 67 Front Neil Rubs center of fenders on heavy bumps
15x7 235/60R15 4 69 Front Bill Q
15x7 235/60R15 3.75 69 Front Paul D Front corner wheel lip mod necessary
15x7 235/60R15 4 68 Front Leon Only rub on tight turns that have a drop off
15x7 245/60R15 4 70 Front Bill Q
15x8 195/60R15 4.5 70 Front WVcat
15x8 215/60R15 4.5 68 Front Kelly S. Front rubs on tight corners
15x8 225/60R15 4 68 Front Les C
15x8 225/60R15 4.25 67 Front Paul L
15x8 235/60R15 4.25 69 Front Mike (Old Wood)
15x_ 225/50R15 __ __ Front Scott
15x_ 225/60R15 3.7 68 Front Greg Front Rubs
15x_ 225/60R15 4.75 68 Front Greg Front Rubs
15x_ 225/50/R15 _ 68 Front John Ludorf Shelby GT500 Wheels w/ 1/4" spacer
16x8 205/55R16 4.5 68 Front Eric O. Global West control arms, slight overage ground off
16x8 205/55R16 4.5 68 Rear Eric O. Rolled fender lip required
16x8 225/55/R16 70 Front Steve
16x8 225/50R16 4.5 70 Front Jeff J.
16x8 225/50R16 4.5 69 Front Bill Q Front Arms lowered 1”
16x8 225/50ZR16 4.5 69 Front 1" Lower 620 Springs Andrew (atomicbob)
16x8 245/50ZR16 4.5 70 Front Wiley L.
17x7 235/45/17 4.5 68 Front Mark (Local Hero)
17x8 235/45ZR17 4.75 69 Front Leon
REARS
14x7 245/60R14 4 70 Rear Jim K
14x7 245/60R14 4.5 69 Rear Bruce H
15x7 225/60R15 4.125 68 Rear Leon Minilite Replica
15x7 235/60R15 4.25 69 Rear Rick
15x7 235/60R15 4 69 Rear Bill Q
15x7 245/60R15 4 70 Rear Bill Q
15x7 255/60R15 3.75 69 Rear Andy S
15x8 245/60R15 4.5 68 Rear Kelly S.
15x8 255/60R15 4.25 Rear Paul L
15x8 275/60R15 4 68 Rear Les C
15x8 275/60R15 4.25 69 Rear Mike (Old Wood)
15x8 275/60R15 4.5 70 Rear WVcat
15x8 295/50R15 4.5 69 Rear Logan
15x8 295/50R15 4 68 Rear Les C Rubs Leaf springs
15x8.5 245/60R15 3.75 69 Rear Paul D Rolled fender lip required
15x8.5 255/60R15 3.5 69 Rear Joe S. Rubs Wheel Lip
16x8 225/55/R16 70 Rear Steve
16x8 225/50R16 4.5 69 Rear Bill Q
16x8 245/50ZR16 4.5 70 Rear Wiley L.
16x8 255/60ZR16 4.5 69 Rear 1" Lower Mid-Eye Springs Andrew (atomicbob)
16x9.5 275/50R16 5 70 Rear Jeff J. Shaved wheel lip
17x8 235/45ZR17 4.75 69 Rear Leon
17x11 285/40/17 5.75 68 Rear Mark (Local Hero)
I have 215/65 on 7" front and 255/60 on 8" rear with no rubbing anywhere. I’m pretty happy with this setup. If I had to do it again, the only change I’d make would be to go with Firestone Firehawks instead of the BFG’s.
Perfect setup! I love the color matches steelies. Beautiful car. That confirms the tire size for me. The 215/65 look great on the front as well. Ive been looking at the Indys but they are discontinued. I found a guy that still has stock of them and he has the 215/65’s but not 235 or 245’s for the rear. I’m also contemplating using the Cooper cobras. Thanks snafu.
I like the 8’s on the rear, lookssweet. Hey snafu, I said it before and I’ll say it again, Love your combo…steelies and caps. Im collecting the pieces now to do a copy!!
I’ve got 235/60-14’s on all four and I really dig the size and how they fit the body.
I’ve toyed with the idea of replacing the tires with decent ones, to get rid of the PepBoys junk that came with the car. Please pretend along with me that they say BFG or something less lame than “PepBoys Junk”. But they’re like new and I can’t justify spending that much money on a non-essential upgrade when I have other stuff that is more critical.
But they’re like new and I can’t justify spending that much money on a non-essential upgrade when I have other stuff that is more critical.
Your right about tire choice, I need all $$$ saved as I can, these tires are pretty nice too…I went with the 235 fronts 245 rears, cooper cobra tires. I started up a new thread with pics 