Thinking about wheels and tires

[65 Dartman]

I started thinking about wheels and tires for my 65 Dart wagon. My rear end (not yet installed) is an A Body 8.75 with 94-04 base Mustang disc brakes. Generally these take 15 inch rims. I currently have a set of four brand new 14 x 7 or 8 inch wide chrome Magnum 500’s which actually fit the rear end without any interference. So the questions are: 1. would you go ahead and run the 14 inch Magnums (which is what I have); or 2. sell them and buy a set of 15’s? 3. The wagon has a pretty large wheelwell in the back; not so much in the front. Any wagon owners know what will fit front and rear with either 14’s or 15’s?

 

[halfafish]

I'd go with the 15 inchers just for the better selection of tires and sizes. I booted the 14's on both of my cars for the 15's.

 

[65 Dartman]

I'd go with the 15 inchers just for the better selection of tires and sizes. I booted the 14's on both of my cars for the 15's.

wish i had the money to just go and buy a set. Guess the 14 in Magnums need to get sold first - probably pennies on the dollar with my luck lol!

 

[halfafish]

Yeah, it was a grand for steelies and cobras but it had to be done. The old wheels and tires were shot.

 

[toolmanmike]

You obviously have large bolt pattern.

 

[65 Dartman]

You obviously have large bolt pattern.

Yep!i Or I will have - 94-04 Mustang disc brakes in the rear on an A Body 8.75 and 73-76 A Body LBP discs on the front.