1965 Mustang Max Tire Size / Backspacing and Measurements || 65 Mustang Footage

Measurement on their way. Any questions be sure to ask. I still have measurements written down in the books. Going to fit more tires, more wheels, still an ongoing process!
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Wheel fit tool Link:
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[@rookie__pilot]

Ive watched this video like 5 times in the last couple months, thanks for the great info!

[@FootageFactory]

Heck yea!!

[@OKHotrodder-cg5gu]

Not sure why all the sudden this video popped up today. I called discount tire yesterday to check the price on some new tires for my '65. Gotta be ai tracking on the phones. I've had my '65 for over 30yrs now. Back in 2003, I got some Eagle five spoke polished wheels. Fronts are 6" wide and backs are 8" wide. I installed MT et street 28x11.50x15 on the back and they fit fine. Been the same exact tires since. My tires stick out from the body around 5/8" from the top of the well and have 3.5" of vertical clearance. I'm showing threads from all the burnouts. Trying to go to a show next month and decided to put some new tires on. The size I'm purchasing for replacement are some 255/60/15 which are 27" tall and I lose 3/4" width. My backup slicks are 26" and look like tiny donuts so that's why I'm sticking with 27s. A lot of misconception out there about what will or won't fit. A lot has to do with your suspension. Certain models have a lower stance and wore out, so its hard to fit bigger tires. When I bought mine, I replaced all the suspension with new stock replacement and the car went up a lot.

[@SLUGGER46]

Thank you for the video! Love your honesty and the open conversation aspect. Subscribed!

[@FootageFactory]

Thanks man. You make it worth it!

[@heavymetalmadness666]

I'm fumbling through this on my own car. Tire sizes that I really want are not choices from the exact tire brand model, at 15 inch wheels I feel they have to be white letter as well. If I didn't care about white letters this would not really be as much of an issue. The wheels I chose come in very limited size and back space, so spacers might be needed as well. Before I get to carried away the front end needs a alignment, at around the real ride height. Camber and caster can tip a combination from working to not, if your running the ragged edge

[@MarkCarr331]

Cool video, I know your pain. I did this same song and dance in 2008. Ordered custom wheels, And then fought a ton a rubbing afterwards and didn't want to cut the car. I sold the wheels and regretted it. I now have the off the shelf 16x8 with 4” backspacing from American Racing on 245/50R16. I wish I kept those wheels as now I want to do a mini tub and they were perfect. Live and learn.

[@FootageFactory]

Dammit. I’m def doing this dance, but in the end I’m gonna get those 16’s as well!

[@dondownard]

I have a pair of 275/50 /15 tucked in on my 1965 notch back Mustang on back spaced rims and all under the car

[@FootageFactory]

I’d love to see a pic of this. Bet it looks good!!

[@dondownard]

I’d love to send pictures but I don’t know how 🤤 I’ll ask my son thanks for the reply I had to get 5” back space on a 15”x 10” crager rim to fit a Lincoln Versailles 9” It is a little wider also had to correct pinion angle up 2.5 degrees to stop a nasty vibration at 45 mph did all that work 24 years ago and just started to work on it again for my son. Also BFGoodrich used to make a 275/50/15 radial TA but sadly discontinued the size not too many replacements for it . If you found a good match of rim and tire I’d like to see it again thanks for the reply.

[@FootageFactory]

@@dondownard See if you can post it on KZbin, in fact I’ll post something and link you to show you what I mean!!

[@jimmyconrad2819]

Probably to late for advice. I took a rear end out of a 68 for my 65 mustang giving me a 1” extra each side. I’m running a 17x9.5 with a 245 tire with out rolling fenders or anything

[@FootageFactory]

I have a custom 9ich rear end, which dimension wise it’s the same as my 68, but installed in my 65

[@jimmyconrad2819]

@@FootageFactory you should be able to fit a 9.5” rim in the rear without a problem with a slightly stretched tire and the front I’m getting away with the same size with a 1” spacer for now

[@fordtechlife]

​@jimmy conrad so I should go with 4 inch back spacing on the front in a 7 inch wheel 275 40 17s ?

[@flyaz11]

@FootageFactory so in the end what did you end up doing, ?

[@RaiderX948]

Great video. My '65 Fastback has Maier Racing Flares so the 295-50 R15's are on the rear and 265-60 R 15's up front, only way I could figure getting the tire size wanted, didn't want to tub the rear. Thank you for the video, looking to go with the Indy Dish Mags, check out my Mustang, think you'll like it.

[@FootageFactory]

I would love to see a vid about them maier flares for sure!!

[@flyaz11]

Great video!! So if you’re doing 16X9 the “9” doesn’t rub? Is that widen alright ?. I believe you and I have the same setup in the rear. Are you using a 9” ford inch 31spline in the rear?

[@floydmora1]

Im in the same boat with my 71 mach 1. My mechanic who helped with the custom rack and pinion set up said , get the rims and get your car out of here. I need the space. I have 7 ccustom cars that i need to get in . 10 week waiting period from foose. I gusss the 14 grand i spend will have to have some generic roll off for now and a 10 week waiting period before i can flat bed the car back to the shop

[@FootageFactory]

Don’t even get me started on a wait period. Have you watched my engine running like dog shit video out 2 weeks ago? That car was supposed to be done in October, of last year. Just got it back.

[@cwmotorsports4497]

Great Video, Thanks for all the awesome content.

[@FootageFactory]

Heck yea man!!

[@gus91343]

You could get steel wheels. Corsa Steelies can make you a 16" steel wheel in any offset for a very reasonable price. They do mainly imports, but they made a set of wheels for my Mustang with a 15x9 in the back.

[@FootageFactory]

I’ve actually been considering this. But I keep going back and forth on wide body.

[@gus91343]

@@FootageFactory I saw your video and agree 100% as it's the same experience I have with my car- not a lot of room in there. I'm running a 245/40/15 on mine.

[@williamrose8944]

Cut the back of the wheel well square up and take off axle stop for more room

[@jacobwilliams4052]

My man, I've watched all your tires vids but Im still confused. I don't want to roll fender or anything so it sounds like ill be safe with getting 225/60r15 all around? I would like a more beef in the back but it sounds like I might have to roll them and Im not looking to atm. Thanks mate. EDIT* I forgot to say I have 65 coup

[@FootageFactory]

That tire size will work all 4 no prob.

[@ministryoftruth8588]

Awesome video! REALLY appreciate it man! I'd like your opinion? What size tires do you recommend on my 1965 Mustang convertible? It's a 'cruiser' mostly, however I'd like some (not tremendous) 'performance' from it, while still maintaining good overall ride quailty, austetics where the tires look 'correct', not "concourse correct", but look 'proper', + maintain decent gas mileage. It's 90% stock, V8 289ci 4V carb, with a 4 sp T10 manual trans. Puts out ~225 hp. I did however do the 1" Shelby drop which lowered the front ~5/8", leaving the rear end the stock factory height. It has the factory stock 1965 14" steel wheels & stock 14" hubcaps without spinners. I did swap the front drums for 10" disc brakes which fit my stock 14" steel wheels, and left the rear drums. The rear end is factory stock open 8" differential. No rolled fenders or tubbing. I'm keeping the 'original' look. I was thinking 205/70 R14 tires would be ideal. Do you concur? If not, which size(s) would you recommend? I prefer all 4 tires of equal size.

[@FootageFactory]

Do you still want to stick with 14’s for an original look? The 15 inch tire size has much more of a selection. Do you want to go low profile and get 17’s or is that too modern for you? Tirerack.com 225/45r15 versus 225/50r15 will show you options. You can also go to tire size calculator to show how these sizes differ. Would you like me to make a video about you car and wheel/tire sizes?

[@TheJoefussGarage]

For a stock 65 coupe or Fastback, the width, of the stock wheelhouse,at the vertical depression, in the top center of the wheelhouse, is 11 3/4" inches, to the inner edge, of the non rolled quarter/inner wheel well flange.. I've measured this, on my two completely unmodified 65 coupes.. That said, I'm building a 65 Fastback, that had reproduction wheelhouses and quarter skins, done before I bought the car. The wheelhouses are 3/4" of an narrower than stock !!! What an A hole who did the houses and quarters !!!!!! So I bought Vision wheels, Legend model 17"X8" Ford Mopar wheels, w/4.5" backspacing. 0 offset. They fit both my stock coupes, tight, but they fit, and don't rub, on unrolled rear wheel wells.. But absolutely don't fit, and completely rub, on that Fastback of mine.. I am now, going to try and "jack" out, those wheelhouses, then try to roll them, without ruining my painted car already... I'll let you know ..

[@FootageFactory]

Do it!!! You doing a video of it at all?

[@douglasbuckmaster7105]

I DID HAVE 1966 FASTBACK MUSTANG FRONT 15 X 10 BACK 15 X 12 CUT BOTH FENDER

[@jordanschultz2232]

I'm laughing at your pain. Very entertaining and informative. Been considering the custom wheel route on my 66 and wanted to get a wheel sizing kit did you like this tool you used?

[@FootageFactory]

amzn.to/3ZN3yr7 Here’s a link to the fit tool, I don’t remember it being that expensive. I also bought another tool so I could have 2 measurements. Here’s the link, if you buy and do it through the links, it helps me out!! The more expensive one is the better tool. amzn.to/40W6Id6

[@jordanschultz2232]

@@FootageFactory it always is... Have you thought about a more narrow axle? I'm a out to try to squeeze some 255s but once you get over 345.. why not get 275s

[@jlynnpeoples6903]

Wide body mustangs are gorgeous but hey you will never brake anything if you don't get traction🤘😜🤙

[@FootageFactory]

True true. And you’re aren’t having fun if you aren’t breaking anything are ya.

[@fordtechlife]

So I'm going with a 275/40 17 17/8 but not sure on the back spacing 4.50 or 4.75 what you think no chance 🤔 🔧🚗🐎🇺🇸

[@FootageFactory]

I just looked that tire up on tire rack, it needs a 9 inch minimum wheel width, also that back spacing is too much, do you have a mini tub at all? I can make a vid showing how i got this info.

[@Jeet_Kune_Do_And_Carate]

Cheaper to just mini-tub it....

[@FootageFactory]

Make a video showing us The process of this cheap tub!

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Fun, fun.

[@FootageFactory]

You were the one that gave me the idea man!! Oh and btw, I’ve been watching your channel like crazy installing all front grill parts!!

[@danielsefner7448]

Do you know if a 15 x 8 cregar would fit under a stock 65 Mustang front and rear?

[@FootageFactory]

What is the back spacing of those specific wheels? Do you have a link.

[@abigasswave3000]

Hey man thankyou so much for the info. How much clearance would a mini tub add?

[@FootageFactory]

Detroit mini tubs add 2.5 inches of width inside clearance to the tire/wheel. The MINImini tub I had done only added .5 of an inch because I didn’t relocate the subframe and what not. I’m out of the country fighting crime but as soon as I get back to the car I will document this.

[@g.austins5508]

You think 235/55 r17,would fit? I know I need spacers

[@FootageFactory]

For sure. What wheel width and backspacing do you have?

[@jhernandez4534]

So I currently got some new wheels for my mustang I got 17x8 with 4.5 in backspacing and 0 mm offset would I be able to run 255/50 in the rear? I also got 17x7 with 4 in backspacing would I be able to run 225/45/?

[@FootageFactory]

What year mustang do you have? If you have a 65 it’ll be tight & more than likely require fender rolling, if you have a 67-68 I made a short video yesterday showing a 255/60R15 with a 15-7 wheel with a 4.5 backspacing which gives you a similar view to your wheel and tire setup. Though your setup will be slightly kicked out external and your thinner 17 tire will roll/compress in a way I simply cannot predict.

[@barrykennedy9947]

65 17x8 with 4.75 backspace will fit a 235/45-17 in front and 255/45-17 in back with no fender rolling. Mine is lowered also with leaf springs. I do have a little on each side of the rear tire and may be able to go to 265. The inside probably the tightest side. This is widely known for a stock body mustang with stock 57 3/8 inch wide rear end. If any of these things are not stock this may not fit.

[@flyaz11]

​@@barrykennedy9947 I have a 65 mustang trying to run 19X8 in the front 225/35/19 tire and 245/40/ 19X9 Rear . what would be the backspacing or offset? i was thinking 0 offset for the front. Just a flush look all the way around

[@jramezcua2824]

​@@barrykennedy9947 Does it rub at all or alittle.I have a 65 coupe stock front/rear end I just want to go bigger rims without rubbing when i lower it for that nice stand. You have any pics? Thanx.

[@fordtechlife]

so i have a 65 you don't think i can get a 275 on it you think 255 is the max is a 16 inch some old torque thrusts i think 9 1/2 inch 4.5 back space

[@FootageFactory]

I apologize, I’m struggling to understand what it is you are asking.

[@johnwayneo]

MTF mini tubs

[@carlosfrayre7657]

What do you recommend for a 68??

[@FootageFactory]

I also have a 68 and I run 255’s. Would you like me to make a vid measuring this car to see if 275’s are so able?

[@cryptosully2357]

255 will fit and i can prove it

[@FootageFactory]

Let’s see it.