wheel and tire suggetions

[66stangmeister]

wheel and tire suggestions

Hi all, I'm about to make a purchase on a new set of wheels and tires. What are some combos you guys feel are the best? I'm pretty sure my '66 has a 9 inch rear end. Does that affect the backspacing you can have on wheels?

I currently have 14x6 wheels right now So i think anything other than that will be a step in the right direction!

Any comments will be appreciated!

 

[Vinyl66]

If you are not sure about the rear end it is most likely an 8 inch. Try Dodgestang.com for a great list of wheels and tires used on different mustangs. And what modifications, if any, were needed to fit them.

 

[66stangmeister]

is there like a quick way to tell what my rear end is? the guy i bought the car from mentioned it had a 9 inch on it. the transmission was rebuilt so its possible that it was changed or something. i've looked at dodgestang.com and its really helpful but i'm still abit nervous about getting some wheels and they won't fit lol.

 

[68_stanger]

Get yourself a straigtedge and a tape measure and take some measurements are the only way to be sure. Following others peoples info is great for ideas/reccomendations but If there is any doubt the trusty tapemeasure should clear anything up.

 

[66stangmeister]

well, i measured the rims on there right now, they have either a 3.5" or 3.75" backspace, and that seemed small to me for a '66 mustang, but what the hell do i know lol.

anyways, about the rear end, how do i tell what kind i have? 8 inch or 9 inch.

 

[none67]

that sounds about normal for a mustang (back spacing)

for the rear end you need to slide under the rear part of the car (trunk area) and measure how big the "bubble" is. is the shape a circle? or more of an oval?

 

[66stangmeister]

okay just went measured. i think its definately a 9 inch...more of an oval then a circle.

thanks for your help by the way, i'm a n00b when it comes to things such as this.

I'm looking at 16x7 cragar s/s wheels , standard offset , with 3.5" backspacing. Do you reckon those will work out alright?

Cheers again

 

[Swede958]

To see if it's a 9", slide underneath and look at the lowest right bolt when looking head on at the carrier. If you can get a deep well socket on it- it's an 8". If you have to use a wrench- it's a 9.

I've got a set of Vintage Wheel Works 48 series, got them for $670 to my door cause they were 'cosmetically blemished'. Couple cans of wheel paint and I was set.

The Swede

 

[66stangmeister]

i wanted vintagewheelworks v-45's, but unfortunetly its alittle too much for me to handle, money wise.

thanks for everyones help with the differential size question

 

[jerry S]

I am looking to dump some wheels and tires

I have a set of American Racing 14x7 with BFG 215-70-14 Radial TAs that came with my car when I bought it that were supposed to be new.

these are 14x7 and are these here: http://hubcap-tire-wheel.com/products/american_racing/2004/american_racing_023_lg.jpg

I am asking $400 for tires and wheels.

 

[66stangmeister]

hey those look nice. although, i'm really wanting either, the cragar s/s wheels, torq thrust ii's or d's , and also cragar dragstar wheels. also, something larger than 14x6 :-| i'll continue to search

 

[65fastback2+2]

mine has 68 GT wheels with 245-60-R14's on the back at first glance you get the original idea in ur mind, then when you look at the meaty tires ur like "uh huh"

 

[66stangmeister]

thats what i'm talking about. lol these 14x6's are so damn skinny its embarassing almost lol. i need some 7's at least.

does anyone else have wheels/tires for sale?