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red87gt 01-31-2011 05:06 PM

Biggest tires size on a 1987 fox body Mustang
 
Hey all,

So im looking at upgrading rims on my 87 5.0 Fox what is the widest tire I can fit in the front and in the back.
:tup

89lxstanger 01-31-2011 05:14 PM

245 on the front rubs but works any wider and the shitty turning radius of these cars gets worse mind you it is goign to depends on how low the car is width of rim backspace etc etc

for the rear 275 is a push, 285 will fit with more messaging .... rolling the lip is a very good idea again rim dependent etc but i have had this work on more than one car over the years
on the rear if yoru still running quad shocks. you may have to invert them

QWIKSTIK 02-03-2011 12:34 PM

not sure about the fronts, but the backs u can go 28 x 12.5 with a little bit of work!

red87gt 02-04-2011 08:42 AM

^ what is that in non drag racing size?

QWIKSTIK 02-05-2011 02:36 PM

that is a bias ply size, for a radial you can go 295/50 R 15's! which is 28 x 12 I believe. M/T just came out with that size a little while ago.

maluco 02-16-2011 07:24 PM

I run a 28x10x15 with 5.5 b.s no prob.

maluco 02-16-2011 07:26 PM


Originally Posted by maluco (Post 143767)
I run a 28x10x15 with 5.5 b.s no prob.

In my 85

QWIKSTIK 02-16-2011 10:43 PM

5.5 will work as well, but 6.5 tucks it in a bit more...your best bet is to measure everything yourself as every car is different. The basic rule of thumb is 15x8 with 5.5 bs, and 15x10 6.5 bs, but others have found different combo's that work for them. That's the reason why I say measure yourself!

1990Fox 07-02-2011 11:35 PM

i plan on buying 295/50 15 this week not sure how its gunna fit but hope fully with not much work what do u guys think thanks

SNAKEBITE 07-03-2011 06:34 PM

hope all goes well


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