ThePoose 22 Report post Posted March 12, 2021 This chart might help. I found it somewhere a while ago. Probably on this forum. tirefitmentguide69-70.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 222 Report post Posted March 12, 2021 Stock suspension, PDB/Drums rear, Shelby/Arning 1" drop, stock 14x6 wheels w/4.25" BS, 215/70/14. Brian 2 TexasEd and SM69Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 160 Report post Posted March 12, 2021 On 3/11/2021 at 6:02 AM, 69RavenConv said: 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. agreed, I tried to base my wheel setup on this chart when I started to pick out wheels and tire combos, but soo many ppl had different set ups, its hard to collect that much data as every year a new kit would appear. Im happy with my setup 18x9/10 245/40 275/40 with SOT Front Coil Overs and Grab-A-Track 4.5 Mid Eye leafs with Vintage Venom's brake kit: 6 toranav8ss, SM69Mach, lalojamesliz and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 222 Report post Posted March 12, 2021 As back spacing is an important part of the equation it should be included with the spec's ? Brian 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 999 Report post Posted March 13, 2021 10 hours ago, Brian Conway said: As back spacing is an important part of the equation it should be included with the spec's ? Brian Yep, absolutely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 112 Report post Posted March 22, 2021 I don't think I ever posted in this thread. Wheels and Tires: Coker Magnum 500 15x7 front, 15x8 rear Cooper Cobra P235/60 R15 in front, P245/60 R15 in rear Suspension Mods Sourced from Opentrackerracing : 1" UCA drop, 560 1" drop coil springs, 1/4" Poly coil spring insulators, 1 1/8" front sway bar kit, Roller spring perches, Standard Upper arms, Standard Lower arms, New Strut rod bushings, KYB Front shocks, Grab-A-Track rear shocks, 4.5 Mid eye 1" drop leaf springs with new U-Bolt, front eye bolt and rear shackle kit 3 1 mexicruiser, SM69Mach, Mustang1272 and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyle T 19 Report post Posted June 20, 2021 I agonized over which wheels to buy for over a year when I realized I would have to upgrade to fit rear disks. Finally pulled the trigger. 17x8 in the front and 17x9.5 in the back with Front 17X8 245/45 4.5" BS Rear 17X9 285/40 5.5" BS No fit issues and I love the new look. Kyle 3 Grabber70Mach, TexasEd and jjstang reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 222 Report post Posted June 21, 2021 The wheel back space is pretty important info with the tire wheel combo you selected. Did not think a 285 tire would fit. Now I know. Thanks for the post. Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 999 Report post Posted June 21, 2021 Your car looks great Kyle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjstang 49 Report post Posted June 24, 2021 Kyle. Can you post some more views of your car/wheels. It looks like what I’ve been thinking about but haven’t seen many examples. On 6/20/2021 at 5:29 AM, Kyle T said: I agonized over which wheels to buy for over a year when I realized I would have to upgrade to fit rear disks. Finally pulled the trigger. 17x8 in the front and 17x9.5 in the back with Front 17X8 245/45 4.5" BS Rear 17X9 285/40 5.5" BS No fit issues and I love the new look. Kyle 1 Mwaves reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyle T 19 Report post Posted June 25, 2021 On 6/24/2021 at 1:23 AM, jjstang said: Kyle. Can you post some more views of your car/wheels. It looks like what I’ve been thinking about but haven’t seen many examples. Well, ok but, I'm in Orlando and it may be a while before we get a break in the rain. The wheels are American Racing VN427P polished Shelby Cobra wheels. They came at a premium but I decided I would only be buying once and I might as well buy exactly what I wanted. I didn't want to be second guessing later because I cheapened out. I think I made the right decision for a change. :-) They are essentially Halibrand replica licensed by Shelby. So period correct. My car originally had the chrome sport wheels like Brian's (see above) and I wanted to keep the chrome look. I don't think I ever saw polished Halibrand wheels until I saw the VN427P wheels. I really like them. Kyle T Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyle T 19 Report post Posted June 26, 2021 1 rwcstang reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjstang 49 Report post Posted June 26, 2021 Oh ya that’s spot on. The sizes are perfect and polished is a must. Now I have to wrestle between those wheels or a traditional crager look. That should give my silver jade the pop it needs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalojamesliz 46 Report post Posted July 13, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 8:05 AM, rwcstang said: agreed, I tried to base my wheel setup on this chart when I started to pick out wheels and tire combos, but soo many ppl had different set ups, its hard to collect that much data as every year a new kit would appear. Im happy with my setup 18x9/10 245/40 275/40 with SOT Front Coil Overs and Grab-A-Track 4.5 Mid Eye leafs with Vintage Venom's brake kit: I'm really loving the look you have on your 69. I have the same car. Are you running spacers? Do you remember the backspacing and offset and whatever else I need to know to order the same wheels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 160 Report post Posted July 13, 2021 15 hours ago, lalojamesliz said: I'm really loving the look you have on your 69. I have the same car. Are you running spacers? Do you remember the backspacing and offset and whatever else I need to know to order the same wheels? this is the current set up I have: Brakes: I have an old brake kit called Vintage Venom 13" Cobra front and rear, they are no longer in business. however, running modern wheels you will need to run a spacer but that varies depending on if your brake setup retains the original track width. I've seen ppl use 1" - 1.5" spacers for the front and 1/2 spacers for the rear. again, I would take measurements before pulling the trigger. Wheels: 99-04 18x9/10 Fr500s from Americanmuscle.com 18x9: https://www.americanmuscle.com/mustang-fr500-style-solid-black-wheel-18x9-28474g94.html 18x10: https://www.americanmuscle.com/mustang-fr500-style-solid-black-wheel-18x10-rear-only-28477.html Tires: Bfgoodrich sport comp2 245/40/18 (Front) 275/40/18 - they are quite robust and might rub, so you might need to roll your fenders, after I did this it never gave me an issue. Since im going with more power with the 408w, ill be changing tires and going with Michelins SS or Falken azenis rt615k+ to get a little more grip. Good Luck with your build! 1 lalojamesliz reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 581 Report post Posted September 13, 2021 Front: 17" x 8" Foose Knuckle, 4.5" Backspace - 245/45R17 - BF Goodrich Sport Comp 2 Rear: 18" x 9.5" Foose Knuckle, 5.5" Backspace - 275/40-18 - BF Goodrich Sport Comp 2 2 Grabber70Mach and staffy reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Len69Coupe 29 Report post Posted March 30 Front 17X8 245/45 0° offset Rear 17X9.5 275/40 0° offset Stock suspension with no rubbing anywhere. Edit: I did roll the fenders. Got it back on the road last Friday after a 9 year resto. 1 Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 160 Report post Posted March 31 Very nice, @Len69Coupe congrats on the completion. Hoping to get mine back on the road again. awaiting an engine to be delivered. 1 Len69Coupe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
