Original Ford Comet GT Rims

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  1. Timekeeper

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    I have tried to do some research, but not coming up with the exact information that I need:

    Does anyone have the information on the Original OEM Size of the 1971 Comet GT Wheels. I have between 14 x 6.45 to 14 x 7. Also does any know what exact tires came on the car originally? Firestone White Wall is the best that I have come up with... is this true? I have that D70 x 14 was the option available for the Comet GT... Thanks for your help...
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I would say the original wheels could be 14" x 4.5" or 14" x 6". You will need a build sheet to know for sure.
     
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    My Comet GT that I bought new had a 302/C4 I ordered it with the smallest tires that were offered. They were 6.45X14 on 4.5" wheels with trim rings and small hub caps. I took it the next week and Had a set of Keystone Classic wheels with D7014 tires installed. I ordered it that way because I knew I was going to change them anyway.Saved a few bucks by ordering it that way. I had those orginal hub caps until about 4 years ago. Tim Keck came up one day and I gave them to him.
     
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    I wish you still had them... I would def be interested in them... thanks for the info though... do you remember what type of tires came with the car?
     
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    My original spare ( according to the original owner) is a goodyear
     
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    Mine were Firestone bias ply.
     

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