Wheels and Tires for 67 Cougar

Cougar Community
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I know this has been discussed many times but I need some guidance. I am currently purchasing 15x7 Legendary wheels from WCCC. I currently have 215x70R14, 25.9 height. Trying to decide what tire fits best. WCCC recommends 225x60R15, 25.6 height, but that is smaller diameter than what I have on now. Even 235x60R15, 26.1 height is only slightly larger. I am trying to fill the wheels wells just a little better but don’t want any rubbing issues. Seems I have plenty of room to expand. What about 225x70R15, 27.4 height? I’m open to suggestions.
Thanks for any help.

Kevin

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Remember, the more you change your tire size, the more speedometer error you will have.
I’m not sure what year your Cougar is. But I have 225 60 R15s on my 71 XR-7 all the way around(15x7 wheels). On my 70 XR-7 I have 235 60 R15s on the front with no problems and 255 60 R15s on the rear(157 on the front and 15x8s on the rear.

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Thanks, its a 67 Cougar.

Might just stick with the 215x70R15 as the 14’s I have on look good and only going to 15’s.

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Hey everyone,

Need to confirm, 1967 289 Standard.

Will I be good with 235x60R15 for the front? Will do the same on the back.

Legendary 15x7 wheels with 4.25 backspace.

Thanks for any input.

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On my ‘68 XR7, I put P235/60R15 on 15x8 Cougar styled steel wheels in the rear and they rub on all turns, corners and road bumps. Front has P215/65R15 and is fine.

I am changing the rear to 15x7s with P215/70 R15.

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How close is the upper ball joint to the tire on 225 X 60 x 15 on 15x7 Legendary Wheels with 4.25 backspace on a 1967 Cougar? And is it any different on 225 x 70 x 15? How much space do you need? Is .25" or less enough to run with no issues? BF Goodrich Radial TA’s.
Thanks for any input.
Kevin