What size wheels can I put on my 65 Mustang?
What size wheels can I put on my 65 Mustang?
Correct Wheel Fitment is Paramount for Safety, Looks, and Handling
| ’65-’66 MUSTANGS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wheel | Backspace | Tire Size |
| Wheel | Backspace | Tire Size |
| 15×6 | 4.000 | P215/70R15 |
| 15×7 | 4.250 | P225/60R15 |
Can you daily a 65 Mustang?
If the vintage Mustang is in good shape, you can use it as a daily driver. That is what most vintage Mustangs were made for to begin with. The primary issue is going to be braking power. Many vintage Mustangs have 4-wheel drum brakes.
What size tires are on a 1967 Mustang?
Ford Mustang 1967 4.7
| Tire | Rim | |
|---|---|---|
| 205/70R14 92S | 6Jx14 ET12 | 1.9 |
| 205/65R15 91T | 6.5Jx15 ET15 | 2.1 |
| 225/60R15 91T | 7Jx15 ET10 | 2.1 |
| 225/55R16 91V | 7.5Jx16 ET0 | 2.1 |
What is the bolt pattern on a 65 Mustang?
Ford Mustang Bolt Pattern Chart
| Mustang Generation | Model Year Range | Bolt Pattern (Inches) |
|---|---|---|
| First Generation | 1965-1973 | 4 x 4.5” |
| First Generation | 1965-1973 | 5 x 4.5” |
| Mustang II | 1974-1978 | 4 x 4.25” |
| Fox Body | 1979-1993 | 4 x 4.25” |
Are Mustang rims interchangeable?
As long as you purchase a rim meant for your year Mustang, it will fit.
Is a classic Mustang a good first car?
As a first car some Mustangs would be fine. As a father/son or daughter project an early Mustang 64.5-73 would be great, but not as a daily driver. They are simple to work on, a good learning experience, and add a greater appreciation for work done: tune-ups, brakes, etc.
What size tires fit a 66 Mustang?
as noted the stock tire for the early mustang was a 6.95-14. the closest modern tire is the 185/75-14. but if you want wider tire, then a 195/70-14 should do the trick.
What lug pattern is a 67 Mustang?
1966 and 1967 Mustang wheels use a trim ring and have black outer rim. All wheels have the standard bolt pattern 5×4 1/2 inch bolt pattern and all accessories are sold separately.
What size tires should I put on my Mustang GT?
The GT with 20-inch wheels has 265/35R20 tires. The OEM tire for this trim is a Pirelli P Zero. The GT Performance Package and Bullit have 19-inch wheels with 255/40ZR19 tires up front and 275/40ZR19 tires in back.
What size tires are on a 2002 Mustang?
P225/55R16 (Base)
P245/45R17 (GT)
2002 Ford Mustang/Tire size
Is a 65 tire higher than a 70?
A series 65 tire’s height is 65 percent of its width, a series 70 tire’s height is 70 percent of its width and so on. These differences in height affect both performance and safety issues while driving. This tire-size numbering convention is used for automobile, truck and motorcycle tires alike.
What size tire for 66 Mustang?
As for running 16-inch wheels on ’65-’66 Mustangs, you can go with 16×8-inch wheels with 41/2-inch backspacing and 225/50R16 tires all around, or maybe 245/50s in back. That’s as big as we’d go, and it’s the ideal 16-inch setup for these smaller cars.
What is the wheel size of 1965 Mustang?
Though most Mustangs from this year have 14″ wheels, a 15″ super sport tire and wheel package was available as long as you purchased the special handling package. From what can be established based on anecdotal evidence, it would seem that the 15″ option was only really available for ‘64.5 Mustangs and early ’65 Mustangs.
