Biggest Tire Size for Bullitt's on a 68'

Stratdeath · 03-09-2005

Hello. I am trying to figure out what the biggest tires I can use on the rear of my 68' coupe. I am using 17x8" Bullitt wheels off an 01' GT. For the rear wheels, they bolted up directly to the current drum brake setup, without the use of the FRPP spacers. Now its 245/45's on there and they look tiny. (well bigger than the old 14's that were on there before)

Was just curious if anyone has used these type of wheels, what their rear tire sizes were. I am thinking that most likely the largest tire that I can stuff under there without narrowing etc. is probably somewhere in the area of 265/35/17's. I used to have 285/35/18's on my old 95'GT. Even though that's a completely different ride, I just got used to huge rear tires

Any ideas, help, comments are appreciated!!!
Thanks

Stratdeath · 03-09-2005

Maybe 265/45/17 would be a much better fit, still thinkin'

canadianstang · 03-10-2005

u wouldn't have a pic would you or know where to look for a pic? i was thinkin they would look cool on my 68 but have never seen them on a classic that i can remember. the summer is comin up and if i can get it on the road and find them cheap enough and like them i'd like to get a set. thanks!

Stratdeath · 03-10-2005

Here is a link to buy these wheels new. Keep in mind these are Ford Racing wheels, not some cheap knockoff's.

http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/pr...roducts_id=268

I'll get a pic from the car and show you.

canadianstang · 03-10-2005

cool, they look nice. i have all drums and it was a 289 would i have to use the spacers do u think? thanks

Stratdeath · 03-11-2005

Here are pics which show 14" original then 17" mod. To use them you need the spacers. My rear tires bolted up without the spacers but the instructions said to change the studs so that the rear spacers could be used, which I think I'm going to do. Here is a link that talks about the spacers:
http://www.cjponyparts.com/TechWak.asp

It would be nice to see if another else is using these wheels what sizes of tires they are using

canadianstang · 03-11-2005

they look killer! now i just hafta try and find some cheap along with getting the wiring done lol. thanks

Cain78 · 10-16-2005

You gotta get some longer studs pressed in. Not much different from Bullitts. Used a 3/4 in spacer up front to clear the upper control arm. No rubbin.