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14 inch tire recommendation 68 styled steel

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my9302002

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Have searched the archives and am looking for some additional input. Have a 68 convertible and have purchased a set of 68 styled steel wheels which is a 14x7 rim. Thinking about going with 225/60 R14's or 235/60's.
Anyone have any rec's?
Thanks,
Drew
68 Mustang conv.
 

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I'd go with the 235's.
 

tx65coupe

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Do you have power steering? If you don't then you may want to stay with 225 in the front. You may also want to go with P225/70R14 since you have 14 inch wheels.

As for tires, I would say that BFG Radial TA, Firestone Firehawk, Cooper Cobra, Goodyear Eagle GT II, would be good choices.
 
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Did you think a bit wider looking 245-60-14? You can get the BFG TA in that size, they are in stock at TireRack. That is what I am getting to replace my current tires if I don't go with some new wheels. Although not sure what the stock wheel specs are for if it would fit in the well? I am running the 245's on the back and a 195-70-14 on the front. I don't think it looks bad, and it gives the illusion of the back being wider than they are.
 

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tx65coupe

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I think it looks good.

How can the front be 295? Do you mean 195?

I don't think that the 245 60s will fit on the front. I think that 235 is about as big as you can go.

If it were mine, I would probably put 225 in the front and 245 rear.
 

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Have power steering....I think the 14" magnum's I have should be 14x7 also, right? I think I might stick with the 235/60's...
 

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235's will fit the front, so don't worry. If you don't care about rotation go bigger in the back.

On my 69 I run 235/15/60 front and 275/15/60's on the back. THe rear rims are 15x8 though.
 
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tx65coupe said:
I think it looks good.

How can the front be 295? Do you mean 195?

I don't think that the 245 60s will fit on the front. I think that 235 is about as big as you can go.

If it were mine, I would probably put 225 in the front and 245 rear.
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Your right it was a typo. meant 195
 
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