Any size tire that will not fit a 70 RR with 16 inch rims?

• Jun 17, 2014

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Finally found nice modern looking 16 inch wheel that will not break the bank purchasing a set for my 70 Roadrunner. Wondering if there is any tire size that will not fit with 16 inch rims...........thanks
(just going to be going with 7 inch wide in the front and maybe 8 inch in the rear at the very most....)

 

• Jun 17, 2014

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I used 225/50/16 on my 16x7 rims. Was matched to former 245/60/14 on 14x7 rims, last set bought were too big to fit on car, so I learned my lesson.

 

• Jul 1, 2014

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Just like AMX364's comment, I too would be careful about that. Way back when wheels weren't so big (on my 1968 Roadrunner), I went from 14" wheels to 15" mags and the tires wouldn't within the front fender. I had to have a body and fender guy slightly enlarge the front edge of the fender well.