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14x7 rim. what size tire?
« on: January 19, 2010, 03:22:39 AM »
Just bought 4 outlaw 1 rims 14x7 what size tire do I need.Do not know the backspacing will they fit all the way around a 1979 pinto? Thanks for your help.I also own the 1979 Ford Pinto someone has up for sale on this site.It is not for Sale.
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Re: 14x7 rim. what size tire?
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2010, 11:13:28 PM »
Hey this is Jake in Hauser. This may or may not help, i have 15x4 115/80 if that tells you how big you can go. They dont have any problems
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Re: 14x7 rim. what size tire?
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2010, 04:49:07 PM »
im running a 235/60 14 on a 14 by 7 rim in the back and 185/70 in the front on a 6 inch rim
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Re: 14x7 rim. what size tire?
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2010, 04:11:07 AM »
I've got 185/60/14 front and 215/75/14 rear on my Outlaws. No clearance issues, but there's probably 6-8 inches between the top of the front tire and fender, so you could go taller (or I could lower my car).
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Re: 14x7 rim. what size tire?
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2010, 02:21:24 AM »
Cookie, where did you buy your rims?
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Re: 14x7 rim. what size tire?
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2010, 06:32:42 PM »
hi have 15 x 4 rims and 165 80R15's on the front and 15x7 4 1/2" backspace with 265 50R15's on the back... and have no rear clearnace issues. i had to gently roll the front fender edges in . cant really tell it.  roy

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Re: 14x7 rim. what size tire?
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2010, 07:26:49 AM »
very nice and informative post
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Re: 14x7 rim. what size tire?
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2010, 12:39:41 PM »
I have 4 14x7 rims on my car, rears have 235/70 r14 and fronts have 205 70 r14's fit perfectly
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