'68 Fury Tire Size?
You'd think that I'd be able to find info on such an easy inquiry, but it's harder than I thought.
What was the stock tire size on a '68 Fury? Anyone know? I'm GUESSING 235/75/14, but that could be wrong. |
Originally Posted by Skwerly
(Post 51683)
You'd think that I'd be able to find info on such an easy inquiry, but it's harder than I thought.
What was the stock tire size on a '68 Fury? Anyone know? I'm GUESSING 235/75/14, but that could be wrong. |
Ah! Thanks man! :)
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I can answer this!
The original tires on a '68 Fury, with drum brakes is 7.75 x 14 which translated into G78 x14 which translates into 215/75/14. A 225/75/14 is the equivalent of an H78 x 14 or an 8.25 x 14. Furys with optional front disc brakes, received 8.25 x 15 when new and had to have 15" wheels to clear the front brake caliper. |
Wow, that's a nice breakdown--thanks! :)
Awesomely enough, when I called the local Goodyear tire (getting used 14s is a thing of the past, apparently), the associate and his father were major old car buffs, and he put me in a 215/75/14! What are the chances? Thanks a lot, Silverick! :) |
Originally Posted by Skwerly
(Post 53089)
Wow, that's a nice breakdown--thanks! :)
Awesomely enough, when I called the local Goodyear tire (getting used 14s is a thing of the past, apparently), the associate and his father were major old car buffs, and he put me in a 215/75/14! What are the chances? Thanks a lot, Silverick! :) |
WOW cool! Do you have pics online of it? I'd like to see it!
Yea, my Fury is keeping the 318, but it's getting a nice "tune up" if you will. I expect 300 horses on the low side, about 330 on the high side. That will be plenty to get the bomb rolling a little quicker. I like torque, though, way more than horses. |
I may on my Facebook page. If I find it I'll post it here. Did you see the pictures of my 4 door?
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Yea, that's the one I mean. Haha. Now that I think of it, I did see that one. I need more coffee. :D
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My '68 Fury
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OMG! That is a BYOOOOOOOTIFUL ride! Sniff. It reminds me of the day I got mine, way back in '94. I really like the four doors on yours--very usable! I got so tired of getting my lazy butt out and lifting the seat so friends could get in. :D
I really like that ride! It's in wonderful shape! Thanks for posting it! :) |
Thanks, Skwerly! I took her for a ride to Baker Beach/Ocean Beach/Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, yesterday.... with all of the windows down... and really had a good time with her! lol I had some Flows installed a couple of weeks ago and it woke her up a bit:). I like the way that your Fury sets but..... I'm too old for that now:(.
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Haha, I hear that man! I've been working on mine. Engine is ready to pull and be rebuilt, replaced the bent up back bumper, cleaning the interior, etc. Quite an undertaking, but i cannot WAIT to drive it again! :D
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How did the new bumper turn out????
Originally Posted by Skwerly
(Post 54334)
Haha, I hear that man! I've been working on mine. Engine is ready to pull and be rebuilt, replaced the bent up back bumper, cleaning the interior, etc. Quite an undertaking, but i cannot WAIT to drive it again! :D
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It looks REALLY nice. I started removing mine the other day, and found that you have to take the quarter panel end cap things off in order to get to one of the bolts.
When I get the new one completely on I'll post before/after pics. I cannot wait to see all that unbent-up chrome on there. :D |
My fury has stock type tires on it and stock wheels they are 225r/70/14. They are the Bf Goodrich and are still being made.
Originally Posted by Skwerly
(Post 54373)
It looks REALLY nice. I started removing mine the other day, and found that you have to take the quarter panel end cap things off in order to get to one of the bolts.
When I get the new one completely on I'll post before/after pics. I cannot wait to see all that unbent-up chrome on there. :D |
I believe I finally compromised and slapped on 215/70/14s. They sure look better than those 205s. :D
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Originally Posted by Silverick
(Post 53087)
I can answer this!
The original tires on a '68 Fury, with drum brakes is 7.75 x 14 which translated into G78 x14 which translates into 215/75/14. A 225/75/14 is the equivalent of an H78 x 14 or an 8.25 x 14. Furys with optional front disc brakes, received 8.25 x 15 when new and had to have 15" wheels to clear the front brake caliper. |
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