mustangindia 10 Report post Posted May 26, 2014 Hi, Is anyone running 225/70R14 tyres on their car? I am having a hard time finding 215 R14 in India, and the 205 tyres are very small, they make the car look like a bad scaled model car. I am getting 225/70R14, and hope the difference is not a issue with clearances. Photos would be appreciated. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 264 Report post Posted May 26, 2014 The 225 size will be OK on the back but when the car is in the air the fronts will rub on the shock tower area. Should be fine on the ground. Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangindia 10 Report post Posted May 26, 2014 I forgot to mention. 1" drop upfront. Magnum 500s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoneWolf2U 136 Report post Posted May 26, 2014 225's on front and 245's on rear mounted on 14in cragers. no rub. And she sits low.:rolleyes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 26, 2014 Wow! A 69 Mach I in India. I never would have guessed. Too cool. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangindia 10 Report post Posted May 27, 2014 Thanks @Mach1rider looks good. @RPM the only one! there used to be a regular fastback, dunno what happened to it. I also had a 69 Conv, but sold it for this Mach1. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangindia 10 Report post Posted July 16, 2018 So I have changed my rims to 15", as its easier to get tyres. I was going for the safe 225/60 r15 option, but I am getting a good deal on 2x 235/60 r15 and 2x 255/60 r15 - so I am tempted. The fenders on my car are stock. Will running 235 infront and 255 on the rear hit anything? I have seen a couple of guys online running this config with no issues (7inch rim) There seems to be enough room in the rear, my worry is with the bump stop bracket/flange which protudes into the wheel well. I have a 1" drop infront, and the rims are 15x7 with 4.25 backspacing. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangs-R-me 120 Report post Posted July 17, 2018 I ran 225/70-14's all around on my car for the past 35 years. No problem with fit ever. As of last fall, I upgraded to 225/60-15's on 15x7" rims all around that are an inch wider but 0.77" shorter. I was tempted to go with 235/60-15's all around (0.3" shorter than 225/70-14) but decided against it due to the fact that I still have manual steering and thought this may be too wide. 255/60-15 is going to be a 27.05" tall tire (approx. 1" taller than 235/60-15) and is the maximum recommended width for a 7" wide rim. Whether it will fit out back with a 4.25" back space (or even different backspacing), I can't help you there. Doug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangindia 10 Report post Posted July 17, 2018 Thanks Doug, I have manual steering as well. 225/60 R15 are easily avaliable here in India. larger sizes are not. The 235s are imported, and have white lettering, i will not get the same brand tyre in 225, so didnt opt for 225 infront and 235 in the rear. And as you say there is an inch taller, the car might look too nose forward Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites