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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1970 Mustang => Topic started by: marvmach on May 23, 2019, 06:47:50 PM

Title: spare tire size
Post by: marvmach on May 23, 2019, 06:47:50 PM

I need to build a spare tire for may 70 Mach 1.  It did not come with space saver. I need to know what the correct wheel size is. Is it 14x6 with 3.5 inch back spacing? And if someone can point me to one, that would be appreciated. thanks

Title: Re: spare tire size
Post by: 7Lscjracer on May 23, 2019, 07:40:11 PM

https://forums.vintage-mustang.com/concours-forum/505933-1970-mach-1-wheels-mca-acceptable.html

Have a read here as to what member Cobrajet70 has to say

Title: Re: spare tire size
Post by: marvmach on May 24, 2019, 09:05:59 AM

That was very helpful!  Answers my questions. Thanks!   Sounds like there is still some uncertainty regarding a 351-2V. Thankfully that's not me!  :D

Title: Re: spare tire size
Post by: J_Speegle on May 26, 2019, 10:55:19 PM

Quote from: marvmach on May 24, 2019, 09:05:59 AM

That was very helpful!  Answers my questions. Thanks!   Sounds like there is still some uncertainty regarding a 351-2V. Thankfully that's not me!  :D

For any of these questions you need to go back to your buildsheet or the Marti report to figure out what wheels the car came with and other factory information. That with the engine and suspension package all work together to give you an idea of what was and was not available

Title: Re: spare tire size
Post by: specialed on June 12, 2019, 08:55:49 AM

For some reason the 1970 mustang 428 cj convertible came with 14x6 wheels & being more heavy than the fastbacks that have 14x7 so anybody know why?