67 Galaxie - Wheel and Tire sizes

Can anyone tell me the size and spacing for the wheels on a 67 galaxie with factory power brakes?

Also, has anyone tried putting 17" wheels (Torque Thrust II's) with lower profile tires on theirs? (Am thinking 225/50r17 and 255/50r17's)

Thanks in advance for your input.

ok with a 289 it came with a 7.75-15
with a 390 or 427 it was a 8.15-15
I do'nt have the o/d on them sorry
but the od on the 225 is 25.86 and width is 8.86
the od on the 255 is 27.04 and width is 10.04
hope this helps
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Thanks very much. [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] The car is a Q code convertible with the factory 428 in it. The OD measurements will help alot [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_bow.gif[/img]

Post some pics of the wheels on the Gal when they're installed. Looking to upgrade to new wheels as well. I can strategically lose the same hubcap when I make a left turn while accelerating too quickly. It's annoying and embarrassing!!!

Debating on the 15" wheel or 17" wheel route...
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I have the Torque Thrust D Rims on my Galaxie with 235/70 R15 tires, might give you and idea what the rims look like

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/450490/2

Scott
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Here is a web page with a tire size calculator on it. Comes in pretty handy.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Scott
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Scott,

Thanks for the pics.

Couldn't help but notice the hotrod you have at the very bottom of this pic!!!


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Looks great!
What width and backspacing are those, Scott? Does your car have the power brake option?

Cheers,
Sabooo

I had these on my last '67. They are Weld Drag-Lites, 15x7 with 3 1/2" backspacing and 215/70's on front and 15x8 with 4 1/2" backspacing and 235/70's on back. The fronts rubbed slightly on sharp turns. I still have them out in the garage. Can't decide if I will put them on the XL, or go for a different look? I really like the look Scott has with the Torque Thrusts. I have also considered Magnum 500's.



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Thanks for the compliments all!
Saboo, the bolt pattern is 5/4.5 and the backspacing is 3 3/4. The tires are 235/70R15. I don't have the power brake option.
That's my son's hotrod at the bottom, although he prefers the Galaxie[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
It was a tough decision to go with these as I was also leaning tword the Magnum 500's. I think that either would have looked good.

Scott