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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1967 Mustang => Topic started by: oldcanuck on March 21, 2019, 06:31:36 AM

Title: Radial Tires ?
Post by: oldcanuck on March 21, 2019, 06:31:36 AM
What brand of tire is everyone using on their '67s as replacements for a weekend driver ?

And size.... 225/60R15  ?

Thanks for your assistance.

Bob

Title: Re: Radial Tires ?
Post by: RoyceP on March 21, 2019, 09:11:33 AM
Since 15 inch tires were never used on a '67 Mustang that's not an option for any daily river unless you are going to pay for some sort of aftermarket wheels which opens up a whole can of worms.

Stock wheels were either 14" X 5 1/2" (most Mustangs) or 14' X 6" for GT models. A typical radial tire size that fits either of these rims is P205 70R 14 for the 5.5" rim or P215 70R 14 for the 6" rim width. These are commonly available tire sizes because millions of Ford Taurus used tires in those sizes over the past 20 years.



What brand of tire is everyone using on their '67s as replacements for a weekend driver ?

And size.... 225/60R15  ?

Thanks for your assistance.

Bob
Title: Re: Radial Tires ?
Post by: Bob Gaines on March 21, 2019, 01:21:44 PM
Since 15 inch tires were never used on a '67 Mustang that's not an option for any daily river unless you are going to pay for some sort of aftermarket wheels which opens up a whole can of worms.

Stock wheels were either 14" X 5 1/2" (most Mustangs) or 14' X 6" for GT models. A typical radial tire size that fits either of these rims is P205 70R 14 for the 5.5" rim or P215 70R 14 for the 6" rim width. These are commonly available tire sizes because millions of Ford Taurus used tires in those sizes over the past 20 years.
OP by mistake forgot to mention that he has a week end driver 67 Shelby Mustang which came factory with 15 inch wheels and E 70 15 tires.
Title: Re: Radial Tires ?
Post by: oldcanuck on March 21, 2019, 09:02:26 PM
Sorry.... my bad.
Title: Re: Radial Tires ?
Post by: RoyceP on March 22, 2019, 11:24:31 AM
In that case P21570R 15 if the rims are 6" wide. Lots of choices out there as far as sidewall design, tread design, and manufacturer.


Sorry.... my bad.