tire sizes that best work with 14x7 OEM rims

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    I have 70 maverick with a 302 that I want to put a set of chrome 14X7 OEM Magnus 500s on. I was looking at using Cooper Conrad but wasn't sure what size to use. Any and all recommendations is appreciated . Thanks!
     
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    My car has 215/70-14 and 245/60-14 BF Goodrich Radial T/As on it. Bruce

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    Smallest that will fit safely is 205's
     
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    How much is the actual size difference between your front and rear tires?
     
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    According to a tire comparator I found on-line the front tire diameter is .3" larger, 1.19" narrower and .2" wider at the sidewall than the rear tire. Interesting. The rear tires do look larger and the front tires were less expensive than the rear. Looks like it's time to tub it out for a more pronounced difference. ;)

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