I've had a few 64 Galaxies, and I put 15×8 Cragars with 295 50x15s on the rear. Tires were a bit too big for the wheel, but never had an issue with it, and I drove all over the west coast. There is alot of wheel well space on those Galaxies! 😉
Rocking 12.5 × 28 ×15 on the Rear w/ Mickie Thompson sportsman pro tires. I'm not doing a rear tire on the road. Either calling AAA or going and getting my trailer to get it home or a shop. Good video my brother keep em on he road.
These cars were jacked with a bumper jack which allowed the rear axle to droop farther and if you flip your shackles it will drop even farther l personally have placed L60 15 on my 63.5 galaxie which are wider and they are on 9in rims
15x8 with 4.5 backspace. 275/60. Factory Jack or a trail Jack, lifts the car from the rear bumper which lifts the car correctly to have the space to install/remove
Ok don't know about the 64, but you can fit a 295 50 15 on a 15x10 on a 63 without having to disconnect the shock or put it on the lift. Mine went straight on without having to roll it. The 275 60 15 is a 28 in tall tire; the 295 50 is a 26in tall tire which is a big difference in clearing the fender. That said its a tight fit between the fender and the leafs with the 295s width
I have to sneak in my 235/70/15 BFG on 8" 3.5" bs Cragar SS under my 64. Thinking about getting some shock extensions for the bottom of the air shocks and maybe that will let the shocks extend and let the rear end droop a bit further. I'm also thinking about flipping my shackles. Maybe. I like my car to sit with the bottom of the fender just above the rim. The front sits higher now, with aluminum heads, intake, headers, aluminum radiator, waterpump 3G alternator, race starter. It raised it about 1.5"-2".
Hello. I too will need to be able to change tires on the road. Great info. Thank you; Where can i get wheels like you did (15x8 & 15x7) with your same backspacing ? ?
Been trying to get the best tire and rim size combo for my 64 also, so found this vid at the perfect time. What did you end up with on the front of your car? You did a great job explaining how to get that tire on and off for that rear. Thank you.
I went with a 225/60R15 in front and the 255/60R15 in the rear. So happy with the way they look, and no rubbing in the front. Thanks again. Your 64 looks awesome.
I think your issue is your jacking point. Your jacking it from the spring perch. I have issues on my 62 with stock rims where i have to lift from the frame and let the axle drop all the way down before installing. I haven’t thought about the rolling technique i might give that a try next time.
Um why do you need a full size spare? Have a stock rim with proper height tire as spare, the wheel that’ll need replaced will already be hurt so it would already be flat….awsome video though cause I was looking to see if 15x8 with 3.5 offset would work, awsome, I had a 15x10 gm rally wheel with a 28x10.50r15 4.5 or 4.25 backspace on my early 1963 galaxie 2 door stock suspension and could remove them without removing shock or deflating tire
The only way I got my 18" wheels on was to jack both sides and let the axle drop all the way down. That just means a second jack probably on the side of the road.
I got a 61 Galaxie and was thinking about going 215/70 or 215/75 on the front and 235/70 or 235/75 or 255/70 for the rears. I got 15 inch Cragars with a 4.1 backspacing any thoughts?
I put 18x8s with 225/45/19 and so many people on the galaxie pages were chirpping they won't FIT......wheel and tire sizing is some kinda Voo doo that people don't understand
Yep… people just can’t put together overall size with wheel and tire size. The wheel And tire calculator is so easy to use. Your tire size with 19s is exactly the same size as Mine with 15s.
Get the lightest jack that you can get from Jegs or Summit maybe even Harbor Freight. Then drill the frame of it like they used to drill EVERYTHING on a gasser. Don't get stupid and weaken it too badly. Then you can haul it around. Put it on the right rear like a battery or in the center. Remember it's a spare. Get a light rim, front drag wheel and tire or a rare light spare from an, what was it? 80s or 90s Ford car.
I've had a few 64 Galaxies, and I put 15×8 Cragars with 295 50x15s on the rear. Tires were a bit too big for the wheel, but never had an issue with it, and I drove all over the west coast. There is alot of wheel well space on those Galaxies! 😉
Rocking 12.5 × 28 ×15 on the Rear w/ Mickie Thompson sportsman pro tires. I'm not doing a rear tire on the road. Either calling AAA or going and getting my trailer to get it home or a shop. Good video my brother keep em on he road.
These cars were jacked with a bumper jack which allowed the rear axle to droop farther and if you flip your shackles it will drop even farther l personally have placed L60 15 on my 63.5 galaxie which are wider and they are on 9in rims
15x8 with 4.5 backspace. 275/60. Factory Jack or a trail Jack, lifts the car from the rear bumper which lifts the car correctly to have the space to install/remove
Ok don't know about the 64, but you can fit a 295 50 15 on a 15x10 on a 63 without having to disconnect the shock or put it on the lift. Mine went straight on without having to roll it. The 275 60 15 is a 28 in tall tire; the 295 50 is a 26in tall tire which is a big difference in clearing the fender. That said its a tight fit between the fender and the leafs with the 295s width
I have to sneak in my 235/70/15 BFG on 8" 3.5" bs Cragar SS under my 64. Thinking about getting some shock extensions for the bottom of the air shocks and maybe that will let the shocks extend and let the rear end droop a bit further. I'm also thinking about flipping my shackles. Maybe. I like my car to sit with the bottom of the fender just above the rim. The front sits higher now, with aluminum heads, intake, headers, aluminum radiator, waterpump 3G alternator, race starter. It raised it about 1.5"-2".
Hello. I too will need to be able to change tires on the road. Great info. Thank you;
Where can i get wheels like you did (15x8 & 15x7) with your same backspacing ? ?
They are wheel vintiques, available through summit.
Been trying to get the best tire and rim size combo for my 64 also, so found this vid at the perfect time. What did you end up with on the front of your car? You did a great job explaining how to get that tire on and off for that rear. Thank you.
15x7, 21570r15 on the front
I went with a 225/60R15 in front and the 255/60R15 in the rear. So happy with the way they look, and no rubbing in the front. Thanks again. Your 64 looks awesome.
Was the 3" backspace special order? Seems Vintiques website doesn't show it
I actually got them on market place. Guy wanted 15x10s and was selling the 15x8s
I called vintiques and they are not doing custom wheels now. Maybe later this year
I think your issue is your jacking point. Your jacking it from the spring perch. I have issues on my 62 with stock rims where i have to lift from the frame and let the axle drop all the way down before installing. I haven’t thought about the rolling technique i might give that a try next time.
Helped man thank you
Um why do you need a full size spare? Have a stock rim with proper height tire as spare, the wheel that’ll need replaced will already be hurt so it would already be flat….awsome video though cause I was looking to see if 15x8 with 3.5 offset would work, awsome, I had a 15x10 gm rally wheel with a 28x10.50r15 4.5 or 4.25 backspace on my early 1963 galaxie 2 door stock suspension and could remove them without removing shock or deflating tire
The only way I got my 18" wheels on was to jack both sides and let the axle drop all the way down. That just means a second jack probably on the side of the road.
Any idea. How to install fender skirts?
@@moonlightfordf1005 nope. There’s gotta be a Google for it though lol!
Those look perfect for what i want. Are they 255/60r15 or 255/70r15?
255 60 15
I got a 61 Galaxie and was thinking about going 215/70 or 215/75 on the front and 235/70 or 235/75 or 255/70 for the rears. I got 15 inch Cragars with a 4.1 backspacing any thoughts?
See my tire and wheel video!
We’re did you get your back wheels from? Parts number?
Wheel vintiques. Summit Carrie’s them. 15x8 3.5 bs
I put 18x8s with 225/45/19 and so many people on the galaxie pages were chirpping they won't FIT......wheel and tire sizing is some kinda Voo doo that people don't understand
Yep… people just can’t put together overall size with wheel and tire size. The wheel
And tire calculator is so easy to use.
Your tire size with 19s is exactly the same size as
Mine with 15s.
What’s size tire are you running in the rear 255/?/15
Yep, on. 15x8
I’d buy those 10” wheels if you still have them
They are 5 on 4 3/4… Chevy. They’re available but won’t fit in a ford.
@@virginiagalaxie697 ah ok. I miss understood I thought they where for your Galaxie
Oh they were… one of my regrettably idiotic moves. Bought them without confirming the bolt pattern.
What wheels are those
Wheel Vintiques Series 62. Summit Racing Carrie’s them. They also have a seller on eBay.
you use the factory bumber jack.............
Agreed… but who’s going to tear up their $1000 bumper with a bumper jack.
Get the lightest jack that you can get from Jegs or Summit maybe even Harbor Freight. Then drill the frame of it like they used to drill EVERYTHING on a gasser. Don't get stupid and weaken it too badly. Then you can haul it around. Put it on the right rear like a battery or in the center. Remember it's a spare. Get a light rim, front drag wheel and tire or a rare light spare from an, what was it? 80s or 90s Ford car.
Dont ever buy a shoebox Ford. You'd really be hating life.