225/60R15 on a '65 vert?

[bdepedro]

A friend of mine was wondering if a 225/60R15 with a 3.5" backspace would fit on a '65 convertable without any mods. I'm fairly certain he would have no problem but not having that model myself I figured I'd ask you guys. Thanks for the help.

 

[2+2GT]

I'm thinking not a chance.

Mustang Wheel and Tyre Chart

 

[Mustang Jim]

I had 235/60R 15's on my stock 64.5 coupe for about one day and they fit... Barely!

Can your friend test fit them first before paying for them?

 

[PoppyMod]

A friend of mine was wondering if a 225/60R15 with a 3.5" backspace would fit on a '65 convertable without any mods. I'm fairly certain he would have no problem but not having that model myself I figured I'd ask you guys. Thanks for the help.

Hi,
Where did you get the 3.5 B/S number? This does not sound correct.
I'm running 225X60X15 on 4.25 X 7" with great success.

 

[Mustang Jim]

I didn't use a spacer on mine and no problems.

 

[bdepedro]

I'm not sure where he's getting the wheels and tires but I'm assuming he can't test fit them since he asked.

That's the info I was given. I'm not sure the wheel width but would think a 6 or 7" wheel with a 225. I know that Weld Wheels are available with 3.5" bs but not sure if that's what he's using. I would think they would fit and I know the first gens are different than my '70 but I run 245/60R15s on the front and have no issues.

 

[Helmantel]

If the wheels are 6" wide, they may (barely) fit. If wider, they won't.

 

[Mustang Jim]

My wheels are 15x7 and no problem there.

 

[S-Car-Go]

I think with 3.5" backspace he's going to set the fender on the tire. The wheel will be sticking out too far.
On a 15x7 wheel, 3.75" bs is about it. That puts the outer edge flush with the fender (you can't lower the car at this point). 4" or 4.25" works better.