As Alan mentioned the current cross reference for the 800x14/G78-14 tire sizes is 215-75/14s if you check a number of tire manufactures web sites. ![]() I just went through a lot of searching for tires to move from my wide white walls closer to the 1" that was period correct for 63. The 235-75 (if you could find a set) will run the risk of rubbing against the suspension arm moreso than hitting the fender edges, but until I have a set of measurements to check against, I can't say for sure if either of the 70-series tires will rub (That's something we're working on for a future article in the Club's Thunderbird Scoop magazine).Īnd, for comparison's sake, the next step up - a 235-series tire:Ģ35-75/14 - 9.25Ē7.878 (over an inch wider overall and a hair taller to about 3/4-inch shorter than original)Ģ35-70/14 - 9.25Ē6.953 (over an inch wider overall and about 9/16- to 1-3/4-inches shorter than original)īecause I'm more of an original car fan, I'd go with a set of 225-75/14s if I could find them and if I was comfortable that they wouldn't hit the suspension:Ģ25-75/14 - 8.86Ē7.287 (almost 5/8 to 3/4-inch wider than original and over 1/2- to 1-5/8-inch shorter than original)īut, lacking that, the 215-75/14s are probably the closest size you'll find and are typically cross-referenced with the 800x14/G78-14 tire sizes. Of the two 70-series tires, the 225s will still be shorter and the car will lose an inch of road clearance over original. You will need to check the manufacturer's specifications for the measurements of the tires you want to get, but these should give you an idea of what to expect.Ĩ00x14 - 8.10-8.29Ē7.58-28.67 (note range of sizes due to different manufacturers)Ģ15-75/14 - 8.50Ē6.69 (almost 1/4 to 1/2-inch wider and nearly 1- to 2-inches shorter than original)Ģ15-70/14 - 8.80Ē5.90 (almost 1/2 to 3/4-inches wider and almost 1-1/2 to 2-3/4-inches shorter than original)Ģ25-70/14 - 8.86Ē6.402 (almost 5/8 to 3/4-inch wider and over 1-1/4 to 2 1/4-inches shorter than original) Moving up to a 225/70-14 will help fill the wheelwell, but it also means the tire will be a little fatter than the OEM 800x14 and the more-modern (but getting harder to find) 215/75-14.Ĭompare sizes between the original 800x14, 215-75/14, 215-70/14 and 225-70/14: numbers shown are the cross-section width and the overall diameter in inches. ![]() Or be safe and just run 215/75/14?Ī 70-series profile, especially 215/70-14, will look small because the profile is shorter and therefore fills less of the wheelhouse. Will 225/70 fits with skirts or have front end issues? Currently have 215/70/14, which look way small to me. Edhhjr wrote:Need to buy some new tires for the 62 coupe.
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