Mag 500 15x7 and 15x8 tire size question

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Don65Stang

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Buying some Mag 500 15x7 and 15x8 wheels. Standard tire for a 7" width would be 235/60 r15.

What size for the 15x8" wheel width?

Thanks.

 
Hi Don,

Check out this Aussie Website!

Aussie, yes, but it will give you all the tech spec's info you need to make up your mind on what tires to get.Click on any tire icon to get spec info. They are all listed for 15 inch rims.

http://tyreshack.com.au/15-inch-tyres/bfgoodrich-radial-t/a/cat_3.html

Assuming your 15x7 rims are for the front,I personally would be dropping BF Goodrich Radial T/A 245/60/R15, or BF Goodrich Radial T/A 255/60/R15 for the rear, performance and no hassle fit wise, and maybe drop BF Goodrich Radial T/A 275/60/R15 for the rear as a wider tire look option, although caution, you might get outer fender wheel arch lip rub issues on that wider tire.(i did)

BTW - I really, really, really like the Mastercraft Avenger tires i put on my '73.Great handling,quiet, good wet handling, fantastic ride, and look hot.I went wacko, and dropped 245/60/ R15 on 8x15 Rims front and 295/50/ R15 on 10x15 rims for the rear. Rear gave me rub issues but i got around that.

Avenger GT site - http://mastercrafttires.com/Tires/Passenger/Avenger-GT.aspx

Hope that helps,

Greg.:)

 
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Don: Go to the Tire Rack website. They can help. I would look at a P245/60R15 or a P255/60R15 tire size for the rear.

-Travis

 
I have 245/60/15 on 15x7 No problems.

 
235 is the modern day equivalent size for the original 15" wheels. 245s fit fine as well for upfront or for all four tires on 7" width wheels.

The rear 8" sounds like it needs to be 255s or 275s. Thanks for all the input guys.

 
Hey guys, I'm about to pull the trigger on some tires for my 73 Ragtop with Americacn Racing Champ 500 15 inch rims. Are these tire size recomendations assuming factory spacing with no off-set. Trying to get the widest tires under it while avoiding any wheel well rub.

Thanks, Chet

 
I have 255/60/15 on 7x15 rims. Fit like a glove and look pretty badass. On a side note, my tire dealer told me 255s would never fit a 7 inch wide rim but they actually do without any problem. You can see for yourself in a few days! :)

If you want to use two different sizes, you could go 245 for the front and 275 on the 8x15......

 
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