This post is to establish baseline reference dimensions critical for mounting non-original wheels/tires on 1958-1966 T-birds. The following dimensions are needed to begin "filling in the blanks." Additional dimensions for wheel well clearances will be added when obtained or provided.
1958-1960
Distance between wheel mounting faces/face of drum-to-face of drum
Front (wheels pointed forward)
Rear (i.e. overall axle width at face of drum)
Distance from face of rear axle brake drum to wheel opening inner lip
Distance from face of rear axle brake drum to fender skirt inner lip
1961-1963
Distance between wheel mounting faces/face of drum-to-face of drum
Front (wheels pointed forward)
Rear (i.e. overall axle width at face of drum)
Distance from face of rear axle brake drum to wheel opening inner lip
Distance from face of rear axle brake drum to fender skirt inner lip
1964
Distance between wheel mounting faces/face of drum-to-face of drum
Front (wheels pointed forward)
Rear (i.e. overall axle width at face of drum)
Distance from face of rear axle brake drum to wheel opening inner lip
Distance from face of rear axle brake drum to fender skirt inner lip
1965-1966
Distance between wheel mounting faces/face of drum-to-face of drum
Front (wheels pointed forward)
Rear (i.e. overall axle width at face of drum)
Distance from face of rear axle brake drum to wheel opening inner lip
Distance from face of rear axle brake drum to fender skirt inner lip
Section drawing showing 65-67 T-bird disc brake caliper/rotor/wheel
Section drawing showing rear wheelhouse and rear axle
Some additional info on determining wheel fitment:
Info on Wheels and Wheel Well Measurements:
And, for reference, wheel terminology:
Please post dimensions or email directly or PM me with them.
Stock Wheel/Suspension Dimensions 1958-1966
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Stock Wheel/Suspension Dimensions 1958-1966
Alan H. Tast, AIA
Technical Director/Past President,
Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster
Technical Director/Past President,
Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster
- Alan H. Tast
- Posts: 4253
- Joined: Wed Aug 20, 2003 10:52 pm
- Location: Omaha, NE
Re: Stock Wheel/Suspension Dimensions 1958-1966
Bringing this back up in search for dimensions. Also seeking confirmation of width of rear axles '58-'60s at wheel mounting surfaces and width of housings at mounting faces for backing plates.
Alan H. Tast, AIA
Technical Director/Past President,
Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster
Technical Director/Past President,
Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster
- Alan H. Tast
- Posts: 4253
- Joined: Wed Aug 20, 2003 10:52 pm
- Location: Omaha, NE
Re: Stock Wheel/Suspension Dimensions 1958-1966
<bump> Still needing dimensions for stock suspension setups 1964-1966.
Alan H. Tast, AIA
Technical Director/Past President,
Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster
Technical Director/Past President,
Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster