stock wheel & tire sizes for Early Broncos

[TDubya]

What were the stock wheel & tire sizes offered on the Early Bronco? I am restoring my '69 and would like to keep as close to stock size as I can.

 

[Stroppe-Envy-77]

In that softbound book, "Ford Bronco 4x4 Performance Portfolio," there are reprints of magazine road tests from back in the day.

The two articles dated 1969 don't list tire specs, but a thorough road test from 1971 show tire sizes as:

Standard: E78-15
Optional: Too numerous to list

Wheels are 15x5.5

You might check on the Coker Tire web site for a translation of E78-15 to modern sizes.

 

[Chicago Pete]

I was told 7.00 x 15, I dunno but thats what I bought.

 

[75 Ranger]

I was told 7.00 x 15, I dunno but thats what I bought.

Well I would imagine that the wheels where 15" diameter, 7" wide, 5.5" bolt pattern.

 

[vinson]

7.00 x 15 is what was on my 75 when i ordered it

 

[Viperwolf1]

My '74 was built with G78-15's. This pic is from the '72 dealer price book.

 

[deltarat]

My '74 was built with G78-15's. This pic is from the '72 dealer price book.

How tall would that tire be? 32?

 

[surfer-b]

Wheels are 15x5.5

Correct, the wheels were 15" x 5.5", I would say that the E78's were very close to a 7.00 x 15 tire.

 

[surfer-b]

How tall would that tire be? 32?

The G78x15, depending on the wheel width, will be close to 28.5"

 

[stout22]

My 75 came with L78 x 15s and my 76 came with G78 x15s.

 

[Scoop]

I was told 7.00 x 15, I dunno but thats what I bought.

Love the stock uncut with agressive tires on white steelies look!

 

[Viperwolf1]

Here's a conversion chart to get to the equivalent metric size.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/45_conversionchart.html

E78-15 = 26.5" tall, 7.7" wide
G78-15 = 27.7" tall, 8.5"" wide
9.15-15 = 28.9" tall, 9.25" wide

 

[Chicago Pete]

Love the stock uncut with agressive tires on white steelies look!

Thanks Scoop!

 

[BumbleBee]

I have a 1977 Uncut Classic .What Size tire can I get in there without rubing or lifting ? Thanks in Advance Carl

 

[MattW]

I have a 1977 Uncut Classic .What Size tire can I get in there without rubing or lifting ? Thanks in Advance Carl

31x9.5, depending on the brand you'll go +/- a few tenths of an inch on size. Maybe a 33x9.5, again depending on brand.

I've got a set of 31x10.5s on mine right now and it hasn't moved since I put them on due to clearance issues on the rear. I'm hoping a 1" body lift and new body mounts will let me drive it on the street without any issues until I can get around to a suspension lift.

 

[tcb42]

Hey chicago that is a great looking rig. I agree with scoop. I love that look.

 

[Chicago Pete]

Hey chicago that is a great looking rig. I agree with scoop. I love that look.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Been having a lot of fun with this Bronco.

 

[TDubya]

Chicago, who makes those 7.00 x 15 tires? Looks great!

 

[sprdv1]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Been having a lot of fun with this Bronco.

NICE.....!

 

[Chicago Pete]

Thanks Guys,

I bought these from Universal Tires.