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05-30-2008, 01:50 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Help with wheel width
What is the maximum width you can go on a 1966 Falcon Futura Sports Coupe, original 289, 5 lug car? Also what tires would I go with?
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05-31-2008, 07:12 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Help with wheel width
anybody? I'm about to buy wheels and need to know...
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05-31-2008, 09:35 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Help with wheel width
On my '68 I am running 16"x7" 2005 10 spoke mustang rims with 1.25" spacers.

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06-02-2008, 12:38 PM   #4 (permalink)
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you can go with 15x7's in the back and 14x8's in the front, thats what i run on my 66
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06-03-2008, 07:40 AM   #5 (permalink)
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I was looking to go 17x8s in the back, it wont work?
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06-06-2008, 08:46 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: Help with wheel width
You'll probably need to mini tub your car for 17" rims.
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