Tire Fitment 215 70R 14 vs. FR 70 14

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I have a 1969 Cougar Convertible
It’s currently running BG Goodrich TA Radials 215 70R 14 on Repro Styled Steel Wheels
They are as hard as a rock and want to replace them.
I’m looking at Firestone Redline Bias-Look Radials from Coker - FR 70 14

The BF Goodrich tires are 26" Tall and 8.7" Wide
The Firestone tires are 26.4" Tall & 8.2" Wide

Clearly the width is not an issue.
My question is, does anyone know if the extra 1/2" (+/-) in height will cause any rubbing issues??

Thanks
Tony

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My 70 vert had Dunlop GT Qualifier 225-70R14 tires when I got it. They were 26.6" diameter and 8.9" width - no rubbing issues. Just for reference, my original Goodyear Polyglas F70-14 raised white letter spare measures 25.9" diameter, 8.6" width, and 5.9" sidewall height.

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