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xxCOBRAxx

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I am restoring my Mustang 1978 COBRA II and have purchased some 4 bolt Magnum 400 wheels....my dilemma is deciding on what size tires to go with...do I go with 4 the same ....a little bigger in back than front ...I would actually like to see some pictures of MUSTANG II cars with 15 inch tires with sizes to help me make my decision. I have a 1976 COBRA II and it has 235/60/15 on back and 195/60 /15 on front....however I dont want this look for this car.....any pictures or help would be appreciated. Thank you !!
 

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Moved to correct forum.
 

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Could always check out this thread in the "Best Of" sticky, lots of different combos.

Wheels-Tires - Wheel/tire Combos Known To Fit

I thought it would be helpfull to have a list of combos that users have personally tried and know work Beware all IIs are slighly different and may have different fitment issues than yours Fox 4-cyl polyglass with 185-70R14 slight rub @ full lock Fox 14x6 steel wheels with 205-60R14 no...
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But here's a few of mine. The first is with 13s all around, I don't recall the sizes anymore but I believe the back was 245/50-13.





And here it is right after I changed to my current setup. 165/80-15 front, 265/50-15 rear.



I've not run equal sizes on all 4 corners since the late 80s/early 90s.
 
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Thank you ! ....what scoop do you have on Cobra....looks like an 82 GT ?
 

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xxCOBRAxx said:
Thank you ! ....what scoop do you have on Cobra....looks like an 82 GT ?
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It is, I fiberglassed an extra "finger" to it in the center to emulate the 67 GT500 hood scoop.
 
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Looks mint ! Thank you for the tire feedback and pictures !
 
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I run 235/14 all around on mine. Mostly because I don't want the car to sit too high nor do I want any tire rubbing on the fender wells in the back.

 
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Thank you for reply and pictures....your car looks fantastic !!! This is my dilemma....do I run 4 tires square as a factory look or do I run big in the back and smaller up front. Your reply was very helpful.
 

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Rick Tanner said:
I run 235/14 all around on mine.
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Dang Rick that looks so nice! Love the TA's

We might be needing a few more pictures...

235/14 back with 195/14 front
 

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Thanks...I am the original owner of mine. If you can fit bigger ones in back that will always give you some better traction. Always an issue with the 302. But I wouldn't go smaller in front just to make the back one bigger. I went with the widest I could fit in the back and matched them up front. I like the look of matching sizes but its personal preference as some people like the racing look bigger ones give.
The picture below was taken by a professional photographer for the Mustang II 40th anniversery by the Ford Mustang II rep.

Yes that is Farrah Fawcett lookalike they hired for the shot.
Heres a shot of what I have done to the engine.
 

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Nice! And the car looks great too!
I couldn't help it. I had to beat @2Blue2 to it.
 
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Farrah look a like has BIG feet....lol.....Thanks again ....I like the 4 tire the same look....however I like the bigger smaller look as well....so torn on what to do...car is in paint shop now so I have time to contemplate some more.
 

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Farrah look a like has BIG feet...
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Lol, all the better to step on the gas!
 
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Rick Tanner said:
Thanks...I am the original owner of mine. If you can fit bigger ones in back that will always give you some better traction. Always an issue with the 302. But I wouldn't go smaller in front just to make the back one bigger. I went with the widest I could fit in the back and matched them up front. I like the look of matching sizes but its personal preference as some people like the racing look bigger ones give.
The picture below was taken by a professional photographer for the Mustang II 40th anniversery by the Ford Mustang II rep.

Yes that is Farrah Fawcett lookalike they hired for the shot.
Heres a shot of what I have done to the engine.
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She's cute but doesn't look like Farrah Fawcett
 
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xxCOBRAxx said:
I am restoring my Mustang 1978 COBRA II and have purchased some 4 bolt Magnum 400 wheels....my dilemma is deciding on what size tires to go with...do I go with 4 the same ....a little bigger in back than front ...I would actually like to see some pictures of MUSTANG II cars with 15 inch tires with sizes to help me make my decision. I have a 1976 COBRA II and it has 235/60/15 on back and 195/60 /15 on front....however I dont want this look for this car.....any pictures or help would be appreciated. Thank you !!
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225/60-14's
 

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Hambubger said:
225/60-14's
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The five lug Magnums look so good on her!
 
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Really nice looking cars!
 
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