14" Rallye Wheels on 1965 Barracuda

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Was hoping to put a set of these 14" wheels on my 1965 Barracuda project. Drum brakes all the way around, but wondering if someone can recommend a tire size ideal for this application or are there other clearance issues that I need to be aware of?

Thanks in advance for any help!

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No clearance issues at all, and if they are original small bolt rallyes, they will be 5.5” wide. The maximum “recommended” tire you should run is a 215mm. I have seen 235 and 245 on 5.5” rims, but the sidewall bulges way out past the rim edge! You could probably do 225, if you can find them.
 
Im going with 215/70’s on my barracuda. Cooper cobras seem to be my best deal.
On ford steel magnum wheels.
My dart is geeting same tires on stock rally wheels.
 
When I purchased my '65 Formula S it had the factory 14" Rallye wheels with front tires: 195/70R-14 24.7” and rear tires: 235/60R-14 25.1”. (see foto)

It presently has front tires: 185/75R14 25.0” and rear tires: 215/70R-14 25.9" with the same Rallye wheels.

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All these amazing cars, look great guys! Thanks for the input. Looks like 205/70 are pretty consistent and I look the look. Any suggestions on brands!?
 
So got a 205/70R14 mounted on one of the rims and it seems to rub on the frame when it is turned fully. Has anyone else experienced this?
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I know, not a barracuda but these wheels really change the look.
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If my car is up on the jack the front tires do hit the bottom of the sway bar (after market) not the frame, but when sitting on the ground they do not hit anything.
 
My car was on the ground but there is no motor in it, so not sure if that matters or not. It is definitely hitting the frame.
 
I do believe that if you put some weight on the front end the tires will not hit. You see all these other members who are running 205's on the front of theirs and no mention of them hitting the frame.
 
That was my hope as well, just got a bit worried when I saw it running. Thx everyone, going to go with that size then. Now to just get the engine in. ;-)
 
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