Stock Wheel/Suspension Dimensions 1958-1966
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 8:02 pm
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.
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
- 65-67 T-bird Disc Brake Caliper-Rotor-Wheel
Section drawing showing rear wheelhouse and rear axle
- Rear Wheelhouse-Axle
Some additional info on determining wheel fitment:
- Determining Vehicle Fitment
Info on Wheels and Wheel Well Measurements:
- Wheel Well Measurement
- Wheel Clearance
And, for reference, wheel terminology:
- Wheel Terminology Drawing
- Wheel Terminology
Please post dimensions or email directly or PM me with them.