1969mustang 10 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) I just ordered a set of 15x7/15x8 magnum 500s with 4.25 and 4.5 backspacing. I know I have asked this question on here before but I'd like to know what you guys think about my tire size selection. I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with 255/60/15 bfg's on the rear and I am debating on running either 225/60/15 or 235/60/15 on the front. Which do you guys think would look the best with my staggered wheels? Do you think the 235's will bulge a lot more than the 255's on the back or should I just go with 225's on the front? I like the fat tire look an wish I could go wider on the back also but I think that a 275/60 on the back will be to Tall because I don't want them rubbing. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks, Drew Edited April 16, 2012 by 1969mustang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaleRider 12 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 I went with 15 x 7 up front and 235s and 15 x 8s with 255s on back - i like the staggered look. You may check to see what a good width on 15 x 7s are - a lot of feedback I was getting was anything over 235s would look like they are buldging. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Mach03 12 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 I went with 235 x 15 Goodyear Eagle GTII's only because they were different than everyody else's BG Goodrich's. Ask for Pic's of anything over 235's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69gmachine 15 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 70mach, I'd like to know where that cool old filling station is?? Sorry for the OT question. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mymachone 13 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 70mach, I'd like to know where that cool old filling station is?? Sorry for the OT question. I am wondering the same thing , Tell us we want to know , where is it and who's is it ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Mach03 12 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 I am wondering the same thing , Tell us we want to know , where is it and who's is it ? Actually it not a gas station but the guy who owns it has a lot of antiques and the outside is part of it. He allowed my local Mustang Club to have a meeting there several years ago and we made pictures of our cars in this setting. Oh, it’s located in Charleston SC. :sleep: Here's a Gogggle map: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=charleston+sc&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1499&bih=647&wrapid=tlif133458457802410&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=CSWMT-63HYiy8QSKooDACQ&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=3&ved=0CD4Q_AUoAg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimjific 23 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 I just got 15 x 7 magnums all around. I am running 235/60's on front and back. They look great in my mind. Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony 63C 14 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 First off, Drew – good choice on the wheels. In my opinion the best looking wheel on the 69/70 mustangs. Agreed with Jim in the prior post, and my set up as well. 15 x 7 magnums with 235/60's all around look perfect on these cars. Regards, Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black_69_FB 49 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 First off, Drew – good choice on the wheels. In my opinion the best looking wheel on the 69/70 mustangs. Agreed with Jim in the prior post, and my set up as well. 15 x 7 magnums with 235/60's all around look perfect on these cars. Regards, Tony Same setup here. I like having all four tires the same size in case of a flat. Which reminds me, I need to get a spare! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etel64 10 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 +1 on jim & + 1 on tony. I had ordered the same set but found the 245 in the rear where going to rub without changing the backspacing. P225/60/r15 looks awesome. glad I returned the 245s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969mustang 10 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 I went with 15 x 7 up front and 235s and 15 x 8s with 255s on back - i like the staggered look. You may check to see what a good width on 15 x 7s are - a lot of feedback I was getting was anything over 235s would look like they are buldging. Thanks for the info! Would you mind posting a picture? Thanks, Drew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969mustang 10 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks for all the info guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etel64 10 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 here is pic of it out for the first time. rear springs have not settled. I expected it to be lower because the springs are 1" dropped. patiently waiting for them to drop. the front TCP coil over is adjusted very low. its headed to the align shop wed. Hope this helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaleRider 12 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 Springs look high - Ive changes a couple sets now and never seen them drop that much. Would expcted a lot lower especially with mid eyes. Nice color - candy apple red is sweet got that on my 70 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burn 14 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 I'm running 255's on the back and 235's on the front. See pictures in my pix link below. My car is lowered 1" ft and back. The rear tires rub a little when I hit dips in the road. When I burn the 255's off I'm going with 235's all the way around. I personally wouldn't go with anything smaller. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etel64 10 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 yeah, a bit too much rake for me. it hasnt seen the bumps in the road yet and the 100+ Texas heat hasnt got a chance to do its magic to anything rubbery. wonder if mfr makes a diff? then again there is always drop blocks. I dont like the idea of going over an inch considering the geometry and those after effects. color is a 2009 dark candy apple red metallic from a 2009 Mustang. Sunlight adds alot to it.:001_tt1: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969mustang 10 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 I'm running 255's on the back and 235's on the front. See pictures in my pix link below. My car is lowered 1" ft and back. The rear tires rub a little when I hit dips in the road. When I burn the 255's off I'm going with 235's all the way around. I personally wouldn't go with anything smaller. Great looking car! Do you have 15x7 all around or are they staggered? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969mustang 10 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 here is pic of it out for the first time. rear springs have not settled. I expected it to be lower because the springs are 1" dropped. patiently waiting for them to drop. the front TCP coil over is adjusted very low. its headed to the align shop wed. Hope this helps Sharp looking car! Thanks for the pic, maybe your springs will settle. I also have that problem. I bought a factory replacement set from mustangs unlimited about 5 years ago but the car has still not been driven. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaleRider 12 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 I'm running 255's on the back and 235's on the front. See pictures in my pix link below. My car is lowered 1" ft and back. The rear tires rub a little when I hit dips in the road. When I burn the 255's off I'm going with 235's all the way around. I personally wouldn't go with anything smaller. I have no rubbing at all on the 255s even with passengers in the back. But running 4 1/2 standard leaf springs and not lowered in back - using 1 " lowering coils in front and cut off about 1/2 of coil to get stance I want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70Mach03 12 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 Hate to get off track here so to start with as I’ve already said, yes the 235 x 60 x 15’s on my 15 x7 Magnum 500’s fit, handle, and look great. When I first got my car the previous owner had an older set of Magnum’s that were 14 x 7 with 245/60/14’s which was a little rusty and pitted in places. There was a little rub on the front at lock to lock when turning tightly but other than that not bad. However I went with 15" when replacement time came as I wanted the taller wheel and bigger selection for tires. The settling spring thing/ “science†is something else. The springs on my ’70 Mach had been cut to lower the car. I liked the look and stance, however by looking at the condition of the springs, I felt they were original and changed them out for a set of 1†drop Variable Rate Coil Springs thinking it would improve the ride and handling after 40+ years. I kept those in for about a month or more waiting on them to “drop†as the car sat several inches higher. Also although the springs were rated stiffer/larger coil diameter than the originals, they were too “bouncy†going down the highway. I finally swapped them out for my original 1â€cut coils again. I regained my better handling ride and lost the bounce but the car still sits slightly higher than before I started. So now I'm cluess when it comes to rec ommending springs for ride height (LOL). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burn 14 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 1969Mustang, I'm running original Magnum 500's 15x7 with 4" BS all the way around. Palerider, I'm running 4-1/2 Mid-eye Grab-A-track (175 lb/in spring rate), which lower the rear 1" and 1" lowering springs w/550# rate up front. KYB GR-2 shocks on all four corners. Friends who ride with me are amazed at how well it rides and handles. The 255's rub just a little and my front finders have the Boss lip roll. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimjific 23 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 Here's a picture right after I got the wheels and tires. I still don't have a good shot yet. I haven't lowered anything yet. Hopefully rebuilding the suspension will start this week. Etel64, Did you get the TCP coil overs that use the upper "A" arm? I just ordered a pair. I will be posting my design of heim jointed strut rods that I just made soon. Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershift 19 Report post Posted April 17, 2012 Here's a picture right after I got the wheels and tires. I still don't have a good shot yet. I haven't lowered anything yet. Hopefully rebuilding the suspension will start this week. Etel64, Did you get the TCP coil overs that use the upper "A" arm? I just ordered a pair. I will be posting my design of heim jointed strut rods that I just made soon. Jim Great looking car! Very clean appearance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stierg 10 Report post Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) I m just tried today 255/60 cooper cobra on my rear 15x7 magnum wheel and it was fit . Edited April 18, 2012 by stierg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phils69 27 Report post Posted April 18, 2012 Nice. I'd love to see an angled pic and one from the rear if you have time. I'm gonna order mine this summer and I'm torn between the 255's or 275's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites