[acountis]

I have to admit, I find wheel specifications confusing.

I have been looking around online for specifications on the 66 Fairlane.

Am I correct in thinking that the wheel in the link will fit? If so what size tires should I buy so that there will be no clearance issues? Thanks in advance.

Cragar S/S 61 Chrome Wheel (14x7"/5x4.5") : Amazon.com : Automotive

 

[Bikesandfires]

That listing doesn't give the last important spec..."backspacing".....also known as "offset"..since the rice burners started putting custom wheels on their front wheel drives..

 

[acountis]

Found it elsewhere - 4 1/8

So does anyone have thoughts on this? Would it work?

 

[v8Billy]

It should fit nicely, I run the same size wheel and have been able to squeeze a M/T 275/50/15 drag radial and a 26x11.5x15 in it. I did trim or roll the fender lip and opened up the inner wheel well, but a slightly smaller tire would fit without mods. The 275/60/15 is not as wide and fits with lots of room. Hope this helps.

 

[coldgin]

I used a weld 15x8 draglite with 4.5 backspace, with 255/60's. Everything that I read said that it would not rub, but it did slightly. I rolled the lip and now its fine.

 

[64_Fl_indiana]

Hello everyone . I am new today !
This is my first day on here and this is my first post. SO please be nice if i ask or say somethnig retarted lol
I have a 64 FL Sedan and all these tire sizes are for what car ? i dont see anything on what car it fits . the last post has 66 hmm so are we just talking about 66 ?
What will fit a 64 FL Sedan and NOT Tubbed and what will fit with a mini tub ? will 15x8 with 3 1/2 back space ?

Need help to please ,where do i put a post on a rear BENCH needed for a 64 FL 2 door Sedan ?

ty:RB

 

[63Fairlane302]

i used 14x6 torque thrust d's with 215/70R14 tires on my '63 Fairlane. one of the rears rubs a little once in a while on hard turns but no problems with the fronts. original wheels were 14x5

 

[Rcode427]

I used a weld 15x8 draglite with 4.5 backspace, with 255/60's. Everything that I read said that it would not rub, but it did slightly. I rolled the lip and now its fine.

Click my name andlook at white 66 fairlane. Magnum 500s with 4.5 back space , same tire as coldgin has stated. I used a bottle jack pushing a 12 inch 2by4 wrapped in a towel to slightly push back fenders out just alittle. Typing with one hand, new lap top with no pics do I would post the car.

 

[64_Fl_indiana]

wow TY for all the info and help with my car that i asked .
why cant anyone reply or help in these places .
what no one can see my post ? how hard is it

 

[Mroldfart2U]

wow TY for all the info and help with my car that i asked .
why cant anyone reply or help in these places .
what no one can see my post ? how hard is it

Someone did reply to you about you tire questions, is 3-4 posts from this one.

There is a parts wanted section listed down in the classified area.

And welcome to the forum...

Btw Posting a related question into an existing thread can sometimes get "lost" in the mix. Usually better to start a new thread even if its a related question.. As this thread started with a question about a 66 Fairlane, and yours is an earlier model, with completely different architecture.....


Welcome Again....

 

[Bikesandfires]

wow TY for all the info and help with my car that i asked .
why cant anyone reply or help in these places .
what no one can see my post ? how hard is it

You might start a new post concerneing YOUR car...its quite a bit different from a 66.
Maybe do a search, I think its been discussed on here before.