Ford FairlaneFord Fairlane was produced from 1955 through 1969. The original body design was the full sized Ford body which started out as a family vehicle and slowly evolved into many different available models and body styles. The exterior paint and trim options, seemed endless with elaborate cloth woven seat covers and a rainbow of paint combinations.
I just came into possesion of a 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 and I was wondering how big of a wheel can go on the front and back without rubbing issues. I've seen people fit up to 19" wheels but I would only like 18"s. I was also wondering how wide of tire I could run in the front and rear? Any information would be much appreciated. Thanks a million!
Joe
I know you guys only want to go to 18 or 19'' wheels but what i found was to go to 19'' on the front and 20'' on the rear just gave it that better look as it is just such a big ass car that it really needed that bigger tire to give it the right look. I went with 19'' buy 8.5'' on the front and 20'' buy 8.5'' on the rear. I dont exactly remember the tire sizes I went with as the car is put away for the winter at another facility and i cant just run out and get the numbers but they werent very big and were probably only about 3 and half inches fron the rim lip to the outside of the tire. A good tire shop will allow you to tire a couple of differnt tires on those rims in order to get the right look. Good luck guys
what 66-67 fairlane parts do you have? looking for some interior stuff, a bell housing/flywheel/clutch to go between a 71 429 and a t-10 4 speed, also looking for a hood other than flat stock....if you have a list of some of the stuff you have, send it!
Thanks for the info guys it really helps I appreciate it! Ur right vehicle customizer these cars are monsters. I think im gunna do what you suggested and go 19's and 20's. When you get the tire sizes in the spring could you send them to me? Thanks
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1966 Fairlane 500 How Big can I go wheels/Tires? 
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