Which tire 225/70/15 or 215/70/15

[prayers1 153]

I can't decide on what tire to get up front. The rears will be 275/60/15.

 

The 275 is 28" tall.

The 225/70 is 27.4" tall and tread width is 8.9

The 215/70 is 26.9" tall and tread width is 8.5

 

The tires will be on 15x7 Magnums.

 

I like the wider width of the 225, but I think the side wall might look too tall.

 

Here's a picture of a Black Mustang with 215/70's.

[prayers1 153]

Here's a picture of one of our members Mustang Cuz. He has 225/70/15 and 275/60's

 

Now am I splitting hairs or what do you think should be the choice.

Thank You!

[prayers1 153]

I can't believe, no opinions!

 

When at the Tire Store, there is a visual difference in the the sidewall height.

[det0326 179]

I can't believe, no opinions!

 

When at the Tire Store, there is a visual difference in the the sidewall height.

 

I like Mustang Cuz the best but that's only my opinion. Truly I don't see anything wrong with your car and set up either. I can only wish for the day mine looks as good as yours. I don't think no one is as critical of our own car as we are our self. Go with what pleases you.

Dave

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

the rear tires on that black mustang do not look like 215s

[prayers1 153]

The rear tires on the Black and Red are 275/60/15"s

 

I listed the 275's only to show the 28" diameter, so that the reader will know what I'm comparing the fronts to.

[Monzy 10]

I like the wide front tire look also and choose the 235/60's. Not sure about the 225/70 because its so tall. Would have to see it in real. The black car has a real nice stance but that front end looks to have been lowered a bit to get that nice fit look so don't think its all in the tires because suspension has a lot to do with visual also. Here is a pic of my 235/60s Not really the best picture to show tires but only one I have.

 

9.25 wide

26.10 Diam

5.55 Sidewall height

[coz 108]

Hi All - Merry Christmas!

 

Haven't been around much lately... Been playing too much golf - if there is such a thing. About ready to re-do the interior over the winter and a new motor and PS in the spring.

 

I chose the 225/70 275/60 tires because they were the closest in height of all the tire combos and I wanted a 28" rear tire. It's a very neutral stance with the sidewalls approximately the same width. I went through a lot of tire combos to get this one. At one time I had 235/60 255/60 but it looked weird.

Edited December 25, 2013 by coz

[prayers1 153]

I got the BFG TA's 225/70/15 and 275/60/15.

 

I have to say that I like the prior rear look of the 295's.

 

I was trying to keep the front 27.4 and rear 28 tires at the same height.

The front 225/70's gives an illusion of a wider sidewall then the rear and I found that when turning the wheel the tire rubs on the lower fender corner.

 

I'm gonna keep the 275' and switch the fronts to a 215/65/15, which is a 26" tire,

This way if I change back to the smaller dia tire (295) 26.7", the fronts will still be in proportion.

 

 

 

Here's where the tire rubs with the 225/70/15's

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

consider shimming the upper control arm to move the wheel backwards to gain clearance to the valance.

[prayers1 153]

It would take a lot of shims to gain clearance. I doubt it would work.

 

I believe the only choice I have is a 215/65 (26") or a 235/60 (26.1").

I do have a 15x7 on front. Would the 235 create too big of a bulge and maybe hit the valance.

 

I had 225/60 (25.6") on the 15x7 before this, that would be too small.

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

It would take a lot of shims to gain clearance. I doubt it would work.

 

I believe the only choice I have is a 215/65 (26") or a 235/60 (26.1").

I do have a 15x7 on front. Would the 235 create too big of a bulge and maybe hit the valance.

 

I had 225/60 (25.6") on the 15x7 before this, that would be too small.

 

did you do the arning drop?

[prayers1 153]

No I didnt. I have no interest in doing it.

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

No I didnt. I have no interest in doing it.

 

i wasn't interested in telling you that you need to do it. it was merely to understand if you've altered the geometry resulting in moving of the wheel forward.

[prayers1 153]

Even though the Arning Drop had it's purpose, I don't believe it's necessary for a street vehicle. IMO, I'm more interested in keeping the stock suspension/geometry.

 

Buckeye- I do appreciate your input & suggestions, I was also wondering if there is more clearance in the rear of the front tire then the front. As in Cuz's vehicle, it appears he doesn't have that problem.

 

As for my vehicle, I have no problems with the suspension or steering. I had both full 1/4's replaced and the body was measured, nothing was out of wack.

 

I have a friend at a tire shop, I'll see if I can get a couple different size tires to try on. I do intend to lower the front. The PO had changed to an unknown coil spring for use of a 390.

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

i have 1" of clearance with the 215-65s and 2.5 degrees of caster. i did the arning drop and found that i had to shim to compensate for that (instead of just pulling the strut rod forward). given you didn't drop the control arm, i was simply thinking shimming might get you close.

 

i have personally NEVER recommended the arning drop, simply because i don't have a before and after test to tell what the difference was.

 

i have a lot of pictures of people who have installed 245 60s on the front with BFGs and magnums.

[prayers1 153]

Today I was able to get a 235/60/15, 26.1 Dia, on the front. I had enough clearance at the Valence 3/4", but the upper ball joint had approx an 1/8" clearance. I guess I could of used that size, but I felt up and down travel would eventually rub.

 

The 225/60 fit all around but too small of a Dia. 25.6.

 

 

Remember I have a 15x7x bs 4 rim.

I wonder those who have 245' had a wider rim and different BS.

 

 

I going to get the 215/65/15, 26 Dia. This way if I ever decide to go back to a 295, Dia. 26.7, it would work as well.

 

I believe Maxum96 is running 215/65 & 275/60 and he's has a nice stance as well. You really can't see the difference in diameter.

 

Question- I have 15x8x4.5 rims with the 275/60/15. If I go 15x9x5, would that cause the 275 to sit a little smaller?

Edited January 14, 2014 by prayers1

[fordbsg 10]

I am running the 235-60 R14 Goodwrench TA's, with out spacers or issues on the stock GT rims.

[prayers1 153]

Got a pair of 215/65/15's on the front today.

 

What do you think? Does front and rear look OK, too big, too small?

 

 

Edited January 19, 2014 by prayers1

[69RavenConv 286]

I think they look great. That's a sharp car, nice work.

[maxum96 32]

Looks good.