62 Thunderbird wheel width question

What width of wheel have you put on a 61-63 thunderbird? I'm trying to get away from my stock wheels, they'll 14x5.5. I'm thinking about going to a 15x7. Has anyone put a 15x7 on a thunderbird? Not sure if I'll have clearance issues while turning.

 

Preaty sure I have 15 x 7 on my 62 with no issues. Ill be back home tomorrow , I have the backspace written down in the garage

 

Thanks, I appreciate the help.

 

I have 15x7s on my 63 no problems

 

Just checked the scribbles on the wall. 3 3/4 back space and 3 1/4th front, preaty much standard wheel. Mine has air ride, no problems unless fully slammed.

 

Thanks. What size tire do you have on those?

 

I have 15" wheels off a 85ish Police Interceptor on mine, but have run 2001 Bullitt 17" Torque thrust on mine......with the skirts.
Lots of room on Rocketbirds.

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Should be able to find some off a Crown Vic, but they will not accept poverty caps. (no ***tes)
Thats what I planed to run but ran out of time and painted these up.

 

205 70 15. Thunder Rocket, love the new look, cant wait to see it in person.

 

Thunderrocket, thanks for the input. I love the color scheme on your bird.

 

15x7 rocket strikes 4.25 bs 215/75 2 full coils cut in front and 3 inch reset rear. AOK