Tires & Rims for a `64 Mercury Park Lane

[Flatblaster]

Hello All,
I was curious if anyone knows the correct or suggested tire sizes for a `64 Mercury POark Lane Convertible. A local tire shop told me he thinks they were either 205-75-R14 or 215-75-R14 .
Also does anyoine recommend or know where to find some nice chrome rims for the 14 inch tires...I`ve only seen spoked rims & was hoping for cragars possibly
Thanks innadvance for any help

[RubberCtyRauder]

I would update to at least a 15 inch..better tire selections

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Hello All,
I was curious if anyone knows the correct or suggested tire sizes for a `64 Mercury POark Lane Convertible. A local tire shop told me he thinks they were either 205-75-R14 or 215-75-R14 .
Also does anyoine recommend or know where to find some nice chrome rims for the 14 inch tires...I`ve only seen spoked rims & was hoping for cragars possibly
Thanks innadvance for any helpGot any pics of the 64?

[kirk]

The 63s (64 same car) came with 7.50-14 tires on sedans and 8.00-14 on wagons. The high performance cars came with 7.10-15. That translates to a P225/70R-15 or P215/75R-15. I wouldn't go any smaller than one of those two. Personal experience :)

[Flatblaster]

Its My Avatar pic

[Flatblaster]

Thanks for the reply....So 15 " Rims are Ok as long as the tires aren`t too wide ? He had 225/55ZR-17 on the fronts & there is rubbing on sharp turns

[8UWITH6]

If I recall correctly our 64 had 205/75r14's on the stock wheels. They have been removed and updated with staggered 18's.

[Flatblaster]

Thanks & were the rims wired rims originally ?

[kirk]

Thanks for the reply....So 15 " Rims are Ok as long as the tires aren`t too wide ? He had 225/55ZR-17 on the fronts & there is rubbing on sharp turns

Don't get me wrong, you can go a lot bigger than the 225/70-15. There's PLENTY of room in there. That's just the biggest stock equivalent tire.

[Joe Walsh]

I cant imagine a large, heavy car with an big block FE trying to run quickly with 205/14s.....lol

Talk about a smoke show!

[Flatblaster]

Hey Kirk,
sounds like you forgot more than most people know...regarding a 64 Park Lane.
Any chance I can contact you directly ? I`m afraid to pull the trigger ...due to a massive amount of ...
" these might" or "these should" fit answers. LMK . Sorry i`m not forum savvy .Can you PM me ?
Thanks,
Chuck

[kirk]

Hey Kirk,
sounds like you forgot more than most people know...regarding a 64 Park Lane.
Any chance I can contact you directly ? I`m afraid to pull the trigger ...due to a massive amount of ...
" these might" or "these should" fit answers. LMK . Sorry i`m not forum savvy .Can you PM me ?
Thanks,
Chuck

Tried to PM you a minute ago and it wouldn't go. Here are answers to your questions.

You can see the evolution of my car here https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/home/documented-cars/3z68g516447

Standard covers are here https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/home/marauder-history

If you want aftermarket, pick your own. Factory wheels are 4.5" wide. There's room for much more.

If you want a factory look you can't beat the factory 15" spinners, and it's not too hard to make fakes. https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/home/information
Get a good wide steel wheel with modern radial tires and the spinners, even if you go wider. It will look great, handle better, and get better gas mileage.

email me from the website and I'll send you my phone #

Kirk

[Flatblaster]

Thanks for all your help...I really appreciate it

[Flatblaster]

Kirk,
you wouldn`t know the offset for the 225/70/R15s rims would you?

[Flatblaster]

I was assuming neutral , but I guess that depends on the rim.

[kirk]

Stock wheels have a 4 inch back space (flange mount to edge of rim)