Tires (again) 1967 G.T.350

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I ran 225/60/15's on my '67 with Magstars and never had any problems. I don't know about the 235's.

 

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Have 235-60-15 Goodyear Eagle GT II on the 500.
Also new springs installed.
Not yet road tested with the new springs but do not expect any problems.

 

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Magstars. We cut 3/4ths of a coil off the front springs. No Shelby drop.
Will post a picture later today.
Rick

 

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Here is a picture.
Rick
http://www.shelbyforums.com/gallery/files/1/1/5/7/newsprings5-21-06.jpg

 

Yes, that is correct. The springs are from NPD for the big block car with ac.
Thanks for the comment
Rick

 

Keep in mind that shortening the spring will increase the spring rate which will have an affect on ride quality. It'l be interesting to hear how you like that setup. I also have the 235's on Magstars on the 67 and so far no issues.

 

We hope to have the car on the road after this weekend when the instrument cluster is re-installed. The tach did not work and was recently repaired.
We cut one-half coil off the original springs on the 67 GT 350.
Sometimes, there is a slight rub when turning into an incline.
The tires are speedway 350's.
We like the ride and handles as good as it gets with bias ply tires.
http://www.shelbyforums.com/gallery/files/1/1/5/7/RickMcCommon1302.jpg
Rick

 

235/60-15s on a '67 with stock suspension:

LS

 

Currently I have 235 x 60 VR15 tires mounted on 15" x 7" R-Model
wheels on my newly restored '67 GT350. I must tell you that the fenders
are rolled. Not so much for clearance, but for looks. It gives a real
agressive look to the car and the wheel/tire combo fills out the relatively
large wheel wells ( compared to a '65/'66 Shelby ) very nicely. Did you know
that Shelby "rolled" most of the front fenders on 1967 Shelbys? Also,
there was a service bulletin to the Ford dealers to roll the fenders ( front )
if there was a customer complaint for tire rub. If your '67 Shelby still has
it's original front fenders; right at the top of the wheel opening, reach in
and feel where the factory "rolled" the fender lip up for about 6 to 8 inches.
Thought you might like to know.
shlby66

'67 GT350 #1688

 

I have 225 60 15's with Torque Thrust D's at all 4 corners. Front A arms dropped 1", lowering springs 1", and factory rolled fender lips. .

 

Hi All,

I am currently running 235/60s on the front and 255/60s on the rear of car number 0100. Wheels are 15x7 KH Magstars.

Eric

 

Hi,

The front upper control arms have been lowered an inch and a half and have the Pro Motorsports Engineering negative wedge kit installed. The springs are 460-600# variable rate Eibachs that have not been cut. I run the one inch thick polyurethane insulators. The inner wheel opening lips have been rolled and flattened. The tires clear just fine.

Nothing fancy in the rear. Everything is in the stock location. Springs have been changed to 165 lbs/inch. I do not run lowering blocks. I have installed a three quarter inch rear sway bar and under-ride traction bars. The tires clear just fine.

I can't seem to figure out how the re-size my digital pictures to a size that I can post on the forum. Send me a PM with your regular e-mail address and I will send you some pictures.

Eric