First for those who may not understand, I am trying to figure out what is the best solution for a spare tire for a 1969 GT350 that is used as a daily driver. Currently my solution is a can of fix-a-flat and a cell phone. I guess I am slightly confused about the whole tire situation of what will fit in the trunk. If a standard tire and 15" Shelby wheel would be a problem, then do I need a thinner rim and tire, or just something smaller in diameter? The offset will need to be similar to the Shelby wheel so that there is not problem in clearing calipers. I thought the diameter of the tire wheel + aspect ratio of the tire should be the same as the tires on the car to prevent any problems with the rear end (in case it is used in place of a rear tire). The width of the tire was narrower on an E 70 (185-195mm) than an F 70 (205mm) series. So if an E series would fit, then the width of the tire is the difference from what I know about tires. I measured a 60 series tire on a 15" rim is about 25" in height. My 17" wheels with 40 series tires (on my cobra) is about the same height as the 15" with 60 series tires. I really don't want to have to mount tires on a wheel to see if they will fit. Suggestions? Am I just making this difficult or is the situation just messed up? Lee 66 # 869 69 # 2055
Lee- Suggestion: Go to your local junk-yard and find a wrecked SN95 Mustang Cobra spare tire/wheel assy. They are relatively thin & light-weight. They are the donut space-saver variety, have the same 5 lug 4-1/2" bolt circle and fit cars w/big disc brake calipers. They should mate up w/big drums in the back just as well. I'm pretty sure it'll do the trick but ask for return privileges just in case. I'd say they will run no more than $100. Regards, Stan ----- Original Message ----- From: GT350HZ@aol.com To: RSANTER@aol.com ; bgaines@kc.rr.com ; shelbymustang@carmemories.com Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 10:36 PM Subject: Re: Space saver question First for those who may not understand, I am trying to figure out what is the best solution for a spare tire for a 1969 GT350 that is used as a daily driver. Currently my solution is a can of fix-a-flat and a cell phone. I guess I am slightly confused about the whole tire situation of what will fit in the trunk. If a standard tire and 15" Shelby wheel would be a problem, then do I need a thinner rim and tire, or just something smaller in diameter? The offset will need to be similar to the Shelby wheel so that there is not problem in clearing calipers. I thought the diameter of the tire wheel + aspect ratio of the tire should be the same as the tires on the car to prevent any problems with the rear end (in case it is used in place of a rear tire). The width of the tire was narrower on an E 70 (185-195mm) than an F 70 (205mm) series. So if an E series would fit, then the width of the tire is the difference from what I know about tires. I measured a 60 series tire on a 15" rim is about 25" in height. My 17" wheels with 40 series tires (on my cobra) is about the same height as the 15" with 60 series tires. I really don't want to have to mount tires on a wheel to see if they will fit. Suggestions? Am I just making this difficult or is the situation just messed up? Lee 66 # 869 69 # 2055
