Correct tyre size for 14" Magnum 500s

theseoldcars · Post by **theseoldcars** » Sun Oct 11, 15 9:04 pm

Evening all. I'm looking for a set of new tyres for my existing Magnum 500 wheels. I believe they're 14x7s all round.

(Excuse the mid-cleaning shot, haha)

I've searched around and found the following suggested:

215/70 R14
225/70 R14
225/75 R14

Which would you best recommend? I only ask because I'd hate to order a set and find they're not quite right. At the moment it's got 235/60 R14s on it and they're too wide, so it moves around on the sidewalls a lot.

Similarly, if you've got any suppliers or brands you'd recommend, suggestions are welcome!

Thanks!

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sun Oct 11, 15 9:12 pm

I am sure 70 and 75 Aspect ratio tyres will move around a lot more on the sidewalls than the current 60's.

In reality I do not think it will make much difference as you may find that you would have to upgrade the suspension to get the best results.

15" wheels do give the best results and there is a much better tyre choice, as I think the best you can get is 245 x 60 x 14's. More money, I know.

If staying with 14" wheels I would personally go for 245's on the Rear and 225's on the front.

I am sure there will be plenty of other views on this subject.

theseoldcars · Post by **theseoldcars** » Sun Oct 11, 15 9:16 pm

Pete wrote:I am sure 70 and 75 Aspect ratio tyres will move around a lot more on the sidewalls than the current 60's.

That's a very good point.

Are the current ones just not a bit too wide, though? They look a little ballooned, out from the rim, which I'm sure doesn't work too well. Reverse tyre tuck, haha.

In reality I do not think it will make much difference as you may find that you would have to upgrade the suspension to get the best results.

Apologies, should have been clearer - it's not the handling that's the problem for me, just that these tyres are very old. While they're externally immaculate (no cracks between the treads or anything), they're 10+ years old. I'm in no rush to be interfacing with a motorway barrier if one suddenly lets go at 70mph. Must admit that I'm otherwise really impressed by the way it drives.

Thanks for the advice, though. I have been looking at 15s (I liked the idea of Chrysler steels, in black with hubcaps, and suitable tyres). I am keen of the way it looks on Magnums, though, so perhaps I should move up to 15-inch versions of those with newer tyres. I wouldn't mind filling the rear arches a little better.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sun Oct 11, 15 9:22 pm

My personal favourite on a Charger is 275 x 60 x 15's on the rear, and 225 x 60 x 15 on the front.

theseoldcars · Post by **theseoldcars** » Sun Oct 11, 15 9:23 pm

Duly noted. Thanks, Pete!

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sun Oct 11, 15 9:32 pm

Not everyone will agree, I am more into the "Hot Rod" look than most, and you have to have rear suspension that gives quite a high ride height as well.

More "Dukes" than "Bullitt".

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sun Oct 11, 15 9:42 pm

One I did earlier:

theseoldcars · Post by **theseoldcars** » Sun Oct 11, 15 9:53 pm

Looks killer. I do like those steels.

DaveMadders · Post by **DaveMadders** » Sun Oct 11, 15 9:57 pm

Pete wrote:One I did earlier:

Ahem

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sun Oct 11, 15 9:59 pm

Glad you are paying attention, Mr Madders

I could not be arsed to re-size the GL pictures I had at my disposal.

..but you get my drift.

DaveMadders · Post by **DaveMadders** » Sun Oct 11, 15 10:04 pm

did look hard as nails

GJUK · Post by **GJUK** » Sun Oct 11, 15 10:07 pm

Black steelies rock.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Sun Oct 11, 15 10:27 pm

I'm the same as Pete for the rears but have got 235 on the front.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sun Oct 11, 15 10:57 pm

Your Tiger Paws look a bit under-inflated.

What pressure are you running - this can make a big difference too.

lough3969 · Post by **lough3969** » Mon Oct 12, 15 7:58 pm

Hot rod it! 15" steels with lots of rubber. Ballooned tyres are

it's a 440 go big