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Ok, I have decided on a wheel 15x7 torq thurst 2's. Now I'm having a hard time deciding on a tire size, I know I want to go with the same size on all corners. I have looked at the charts but its hard to visualize. Could I see some pictures of cars with either 225/60, 225/50, 215/60, or 205/60. And which will fit better with 620springs up front, and a rear end drop and stock drums(the chart dosn't help with this setup)

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Personally, I like a 225mm width on a 7" wheel. This is the route most OEMs go nowadays, as you have plenty of sidewall "bulge" to protect your wheel against minor curb rubbing, without going too wide. There's simply no point in going with a superwide tire, as handling suffers especially in the turns. And a 60 profile is just right considering your car is lowered; a 60 should fit perfectly. A 225/60/15 is the way to go imo.
 
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milstang31,
I haven't lowered my car and it is sitting on 215/60r15 on the TT D. I just posted some pics in the Classic Talk section under "Not a worthless thread". She sits like I want it and not lowered. May give you an idea. However, I only have about 1/4 clearance between front fender lip and tire at closest point in the turn. Easy to solve.
 

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I have Mopar 15x7s on my '68 with 225 tires, I think 225/50s. The 50% sidewall looks good and is about the same height as with the original 14s. My car isn't lowered, but will be soon.
 
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