69 mach1 Wheel and tire size

[gt69mach1 10]

Hi all, I am wondering what you are running for wheel and tires on your 69 mustangs, I am not sure what will work or not. I would like to run 17 or 16 inch wheels. My 69 has a 1 inch lowered front end and the rear is stock height. It has the original brakes disc in the front and drumbs in the rear.:cool2:Any help would be great!!

 

Mark

[nymustang1969 22]

I am running vintage wheel works v45 in a 16x8 front and rear.tires are p245-50-16 in the rear and p225-55-16 up front. My car also is lowered 1 inch front and rear. No clearance problems at all.

[gt69mach1 10]

Thanks for the info...Can anyone else add anything, I am sure I am not the only one that would like to know..

[bomccorkle 12]

I am running american racing villain 17x8 front and rear . I have 245/45r17 on the fronts now but it looks like I could run a 255 without much issue. On the rear I haven't bought tires yet but I'm sure that a 275/50 will prob fit. The wheels are 6-1/16 backset and I'm running 1-1/2 spacers on the front. Prob the same in the back but haven't made it that far. 13.25 inch disc all 4 corners.

[LSwat 10]

To my knowledge the biggest/widest tire you can fit on the rear is a 315/35/17 and that is if you massage the inner wheel well with a BFH as well as roll the fender lips. If I recall that is with about 6 inches of back spacing as well.

 

I haven't really dove into the front sizes yet. Hope this helps a little bit.

[gt69mach1 10]

That is some wide tires!! I am not going that wide,but I bet that looks awsome!!:thumbup1:

[rwcstang 201]

I have 18x9 (front) 18x10 (rear) fr500's 245/40s 275/40's BFGoodrich Sport Comp 2 Tires, no rub but we'll see after alignment.

[chillininnh 21]

Front 17X8 245/45 4.5" BS

 

Rear 17X9 285/40 5.5" BS

 

Running Nitto 555NT's, no rub.

Edited August 13, 2013 by chillininnh

[70fastbak 16]

Im running 2004 mach1 rims, still has the mag 500 look with a modern twist which I like personally.

Rears are deep dish mach1 rims, 17x10.5

[70fastbak 16]

[Rich Ackermann 174]

On 10/8/2014 at 11:59 PM, 70fastbak said:

The 2004 mach1 rims look great in the rear. What size are the tires and the front rims and backspacing?

Is it a stock 9 inch axle? Did you have to roll the wheel lips?

Thanks,

Rich

[Peter6266 0]

Hi everyone -- All 4 of my original rims lose pressure within a week (new tires, new valves, tried bead seal). So, I've decided to purchase new rims (original styles) and tires. When I restored this '69 beauty, I did the 1" drop (using shelby suspension). My question is...

What is the largest rim and tire size I can fit? Please include sizes and off-sets.

Thank you, in advance!!

[Hux 45]

8 hours ago, Peter6266 said:

Hi everyone -- All 4 of my original rims lose pressure within a week (new tires, new valves, tried bead seal). So, I've decided to purchase new rims (original styles) and tires. When I restored this '69 beauty, I did the 1" drop (using shelby suspension). My question is...

What is the largest rim and tire size I can fit? Please include sizes and off-sets.

Thank you, in advance!!

Depends what diameter you want really!   I’ve researched the heck out of this. If you don’t want issues 17*8 with 4.5” on front and 17*9.5 with 5.5” backspace running 245/45&275/40 17 is a solid wide tyre.  

[MikeStang 247]

Running 275/45/18 out back on some 18x9.5" US Mags U111 Ramblers.

Best friend has 285/40/17's on the back of his 69 with the mach 1 wheels as above and neither of us rubs.

 

[stangman69 17]

I'm running Ford OEM '03 Mach1 wheels myself.  Looks like loads of room left.  Front suspension is SorT coilovers, rear (will be) dropped composite leafs with a Fays2 watts link.  Goal will be about 2" of drop, even front and rear.  Not on the road yet...

[koleligarage 8]

Hello there. I have 205/60 /16 on front and  235/60/16 size tires on back of my mach 1. I dont want to change my rims. I dont know the rim size but they're 16 inch magnum500 rims. What is the maximum size that I can use for this car. It has its original suspensions. Thanks.

[ksquared 13]

I'm running Nitto NT 555 Extreme tires on American Racing VN515 Torq Thrust II 17x8 rims with 25mm offset. The tires are 245/45ZR17 in front and 275/40ZR17 in back.

[Sivette 0]

On 1/8/2019 at 6:40 PM, Rich Ackermann said:

The 2004 mach1 rims look great in the rear. What size are the tires and the front rims and backspacing?

Is it a stock 9 inch axle? Did you have to roll the wheel lips?

Thanks,

Rich

What is he using on the front??  I like the staggered look  . But im worried that the 2004 mustang mach rims won’t fit my 1970 Mustang coupe help!!

[Grabber70Mach 107]

 

Front:

 

Style: Bullitt Finish: Anthracite

Size: 17x8 Centercap Size: Large (2-1/2")

Back Spacing: 5.72" (145mm) Offset: +30mm (1.18")

Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5" (5x114.3mm) Fitment: 94-09 V6, GT, Bullitt,

Mach 1, and Cobra.*

 

Tires are 245/45/17

 

Rear:

 

Style: Bullitt Finish: Anthracite

Size: 17x10.5 Centercap Size: Large (2-1/2")

Back Spacing: 6.8" (174mm) Offset: +28mm (1.10")

Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5" (5x114.3mm) Fitment: 94-04 V6, GT, Bullitt,

Mach 1, and 94-98 Cobra*

 

Tires are 315/35/17 Sumotomos

 

I am using the Vintage Venom Cobra brake kit, it uses a

1" hubcentric spacer in the front and a 7/16" in the rear.

 

Clearanced the front corner of the inner wheel well with a big hammer. Also cut the outter tab off the bump stops. Stock width rear end as far as I know.

 

[Mike65 475]

I am running 215/70R-14's in front & 225/70R-14's in the rear mounted on 68/69 GT styled steel wheels. My 69 Coupe has had the Arning/Shelby UCA drop performed, it has 1" lowering front coil springs, & 4.5 mid eye leaf springs in the rear.

 

[Brian Conway 264]

 235/60/15 on 15x7 TT D's w/3.75 BS.   Stock suspension and brakes.  Arning 1" drop and KYB's.   Brian

[SM69Mach 68]

13 hours ago, Grabber70Mach said:

 

Front:

 

Style: Bullitt Finish: Anthracite

Size: 17x8 Centercap Size: Large (2-1/2")

Back Spacing: 5.72" (145mm) Offset: +30mm (1.18")

Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5" (5x114.3mm) Fitment: 94-09 V6, GT, Bullitt,

Mach 1, and Cobra.*

 

Tires are 245/45/17

 

Rear:

 

Style: Bullitt Finish: Anthracite

Size: 17x10.5 Centercap Size: Large (2-1/2")

Back Spacing: 6.8" (174mm) Offset: +28mm (1.10")

Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5" (5x114.3mm) Fitment: 94-04 V6, GT, Bullitt,

Mach 1, and 94-98 Cobra*

 

Tires are 315/35/17 Sumotomos

 

I am using the Vintage Venom Cobra brake kit, it uses a

1" hubcentric spacer in the front and a 7/16" in the rear.

 

Clearanced the front corner of the inner wheel well with a big hammer. Also cut the outter tab off the bump stops. Stock width rear end as far as I know.

 

Nice Set up Grabber.  Similar to mine, but I am running the 18x10 out back.  

[RPM 1,190]

Two great looking tire combos there with Brian's and Grabber's pics. 

[Brian Conway 264]

Thanks Bob,, I know this is an old thread but I think it is a great idea to get the tire/wheel fit specs in one location ?  I know we have had many of these tire and wheel fitment discussions but they often don't include all the required info, guys post what they have on the car but haven't had them on the road yet, to me that's useless info or the thread  just fizzle's out.  This poster asked his question and clearly stated his car current spec's.  Easily understood and easily answered.  Pictures are a great help.  To bad we don't have a spot to have this info readily available for reference or input ?  Brian

[69RavenConv 286]

It's a great idea - Dodgestang tried for years and finally gave up. Seems like the next guy always has a different wheel/tire/suspension setup than the last guy so it never ends.