Recommended Tire Size...

RobsProject84 · 07-29-2005, 04:18 PM

I am going to be putting 17 x 8.5's all the way around my car. I called 50resto to see what they said about tire sizes for the front and rear, they said 245 in the rear and 235 in the front but they didnt say what series tire to use. anybody want to voice there opinion?

I want to go a little larger in the rear(255, 60 series tire) and I want to go with a big as tire as possible in the front w/o rubbing so the car/tire combo doesnt look stupid. Would a 235 40 series tire work? or would i have to go 35 or 30?

Thanks in Advance!

Later...
Rob

Fat0eknee · 07-30-2005, 10:26 AM

235/35 in front ...245 in rear sounds about right i wouldnt chance going bigger - i used to have a chart but i lost it and i dont have that good of a memory...

pkstanger · 07-30-2005, 10:27 AM

Is the car lowered? What back spacing?

You usually do a 245/45/17 up front and 275/40/17 out back if you've got 5.9 to 6.1 inch back spacing.

RobsProject84 · 07-30-2005, 12:00 PM

My car isnt lowered. I haven't got the rims yet so I dont know the backspacing, When I called 50resto about them they did not know the backspacing on the wheels.
My original tire sizes are 225/60R15 in the rear and 215/60R15 up front.

Heres the wheels I will be getting, In Black and Im going to have the centercaps powdercoated black.
http://secure.50resto.com/product1.c...ategory_ID=775

pkstanger · 07-30-2005, 12:25 PM

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You usually do a 245/45/17 up front and 275/40/17 out back.[/QUOTE]

[B]PERFECT!!![/B]

RobsProject84 · 07-30-2005, 03:58 PM

so 245/45/17 up front and 275/40/17 out back is what I gotta go with?

Thanks for the help guys!

mustangII460 · 07-30-2005, 10:15 PM

Use this as a guide ONLY. ***Go to the tire shop and have a test fit with the rims.*** The backspace is critical. Esp with the front.

(((((((((((((((The fronts should be ***AROUND***17X8 with 4.95 backspace. The rear 17X9 with 5.95 backspace. Also I believe they are a 4 on 4 1/4 pattern.)))))))))))

Tire size will vary with different brands of tires. I have some cooper tires that I could have went a size bigger because the lack of sidewall buldge.

But in general the tire size you mention is the right aspect from front to rear.

RobsProject84 · 07-31-2005, 01:19 PM

Yes my car is 4 on 4 1/4 bolt pattern. I have been trying to decide on what wheels to get...

Reproduction 17" 1993 Cobra(URL posted above)
Weld Draglites 15 x 8 out back and 15 x 5 up front
Getting a better set of the stock 10 hole rims, powdercoating them Black
16 x 7 Chrome Ponys
The list goes on and on...

I really want the 17" Cobra's

mustangII460 · 07-31-2005, 01:46 PM

Id go with the 17 Repo Cobras. 17 inch just offer way more tire options. 15 inch have all but faded away.

You pick up some handling with the 17's and you'll be able to upgrade brakes later if you keep the car.

RobsProject84 · 07-31-2005, 02:56 PM

Plus almost everybody and there brother has Chrome Ponys and Weld Drag lites. And im trying to stay with a Cobra theme for my car.

Fat0eknee · 08-02-2005, 01:23 AM

whoa ok yeah i must have sounded dumb when i gave you the sizes earlier ...i thought these were going on a classic for some reason sorry!

RobsProject84 · 08-02-2005, 01:04 PM

lol, nope going on the car in my sig. A good old 84.

RobsProject84 · 08-02-2005, 05:41 PM

I called 50Resto today about tire size, and finally talked to someone that could get me an answer about tire size, 245/40R17 up front and 275/40R17 out back...

Now I just gotta choose which tires I want...Any Opinions?

07-29-2005, 04:18 PM	#1
RobsProject84 Stem Boy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Taneytown, MD Posts: 34	Recommended Tire Size... I am going to be putting 17 x 8.5's all the way around my car. I called 50resto to see what they said about tire sizes for the front and rear, they said 245 in the rear and 235 in the front but they didnt say what series tire to use. anybody want to voice there opinion? I want to go a little larger in the rear(255, 60 series tire) and I want to go with a big as tire as possible in the front w/o rubbing so the car/tire combo doesnt look stupid. Would a 235 40 series tire work? or would i have to go 35 or 30? Thanks in Advance! Later... Rob __________________ ~Stem 1984 LX 5.0 Hatchback w/ T-Tops Restoration Project HALFWAY DONE!

07-30-2005, 10:26 AM	#2
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: Recommended Tire Size... 235/35 in front ...245 in rear sounds about right i wouldnt chance going bigger - i used to have a chart but i lost it and i dont have that good of a memory... __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all...

07-30-2005, 10:27 AM	#3
pkstanger Certified Stang Nut Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pompano Beach, Fla. Posts: 7	Re: Recommended Tire Size... Is the car lowered? What back spacing? You usually do a 245/45/17 up front and 275/40/17 out back if you've got 5.9 to 6.1 inch back spacing. __________________ Born and raised in the Motor City

07-30-2005, 12:00 PM	#4
RobsProject84 Stem Boy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Taneytown, MD Posts: 34	Re: Recommended Tire Size... My car isnt lowered. I haven't got the rims yet so I dont know the backspacing, When I called 50resto about them they did not know the backspacing on the wheels. My original tire sizes are 225/60R15 in the rear and 215/60R15 up front. Heres the wheels I will be getting, In Black and Im going to have the centercaps powdercoated black. http://secure.50resto.com/product1.c...ategory_ID=775 __________________ ~Stem 1984 LX 5.0 Hatchback w/ T-Tops Restoration Project HALFWAY DONE!

07-30-2005, 12:25 PM	#5
pkstanger Certified Stang Nut Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pompano Beach, Fla. Posts: 7	Re: Recommended Tire Size... [QUOTE= You usually do a 245/45/17 up front and 275/40/17 out back.[/QUOTE] [B]PERFECT!!![/B] __________________ Born and raised in the Motor City

07-30-2005, 03:58 PM	#6
RobsProject84 Stem Boy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Taneytown, MD Posts: 34	Re: Recommended Tire Size... so 245/45/17 up front and 275/40/17 out back is what I gotta go with? Thanks for the help guys! __________________ ~Stem 1984 LX 5.0 Hatchback w/ T-Tops Restoration Project HALFWAY DONE!

07-30-2005, 10:15 PM	#7
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Re: Recommended Tire Size... Use this as a guide ONLY. *Go to the tire shop and have a test fit with the rims.* The backspace is critical. Esp with the front. (((((((((((((((The fronts should be *AROUND*17X8 with 4.95 backspace. The rear 17X9 with 5.95 backspace. Also I believe they are a 4 on 4 1/4 pattern.))))))))))) Tire size will vary with different brands of tires. I have some cooper tires that I could have went a size bigger because the lack of sidewall buldge. But in general the tire size you mention is the right aspect from front to rear. __________________ Frank

07-31-2005, 01:19 PM	#8
RobsProject84 Stem Boy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Taneytown, MD Posts: 34	Re: Recommended Tire Size... Yes my car is 4 on 4 1/4 bolt pattern. I have been trying to decide on what wheels to get... Reproduction 17" 1993 Cobra(URL posted above) Weld Draglites 15 x 8 out back and 15 x 5 up front Getting a better set of the stock 10 hole rims, powdercoating them Black 16 x 7 Chrome Ponys The list goes on and on... I really want the 17" Cobra's __________________ ~Stem 1984 LX 5.0 Hatchback w/ T-Tops Restoration Project HALFWAY DONE! Last edited by RobsProject84; 07-31-2005 at 01:41 PM..

07-31-2005, 01:46 PM	#9
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Re: Recommended Tire Size... Id go with the 17 Repo Cobras. 17 inch just offer way more tire options. 15 inch have all but faded away. You pick up some handling with the 17's and you'll be able to upgrade brakes later if you keep the car. __________________ Frank

07-31-2005, 02:56 PM	#10
RobsProject84 Stem Boy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Taneytown, MD Posts: 34	Re: Recommended Tire Size... Plus almost everybody and there brother has Chrome Ponys and Weld Drag lites. And im trying to stay with a Cobra theme for my car. __________________ ~Stem 1984 LX 5.0 Hatchback w/ T-Tops Restoration Project HALFWAY DONE!

08-02-2005, 01:23 AM	#11
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: Recommended Tire Size... whoa ok yeah i must have sounded dumb when i gave you the sizes earlier ...i thought these were going on a classic for some reason sorry! __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all...

08-02-2005, 01:04 PM	#12
RobsProject84 Stem Boy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Taneytown, MD Posts: 34	Re: Recommended Tire Size... lol, nope going on the car in my sig. A good old 84. __________________ ~Stem 1984 LX 5.0 Hatchback w/ T-Tops Restoration Project HALFWAY DONE!

08-02-2005, 05:41 PM	#13
RobsProject84 Stem Boy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Taneytown, MD Posts: 34	Re: Recommended Tire Size... I called 50Resto today about tire size, and finally talked to someone that could get me an answer about tire size, 245/40R17 up front and 275/40R17 out back... Now I just gotta choose which tires I want...Any Opinions? __________________ ~Stem 1984 LX 5.0 Hatchback w/ T-Tops Restoration Project HALFWAY DONE!

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