max tire size

foxeleanorgt · 09-30-2005, 04:57 AM

I have a set of 17x9 wheels on a 92 gt lowered 1- 1/4", and has new upper and lower control arms- no quad shocks. What is the max tire size I can use in the front and rear. Thank you.

racerboy88 · 09-30-2005, 12:30 PM

-I suggest talking to the pros so you can avoid tire rub, unless you roll the fenders in

blue00gt · 10-05-2005, 04:41 PM

It depends on your backspacing but generally you can get a 255 up front and 275 or 285 out back. If you want it to handle good it's best to run the same size front and rear since Mustangs like to push.

foxeleanorgt · 10-06-2005, 05:05 AM

Thank you guys for your help. I am more interested in corner carving, but would still like to be able to hook when some of the local rice ends up next to me at a light.

drudis · 10-06-2005, 08:48 AM

275's in the rear are do-able, but you will need lateral-locating device (panhard or watts) to keep the axle from shifitng side-to-side and putting your tires into the fender or rubbing on the inner wheelwell.

09-30-2005, 04:57 AM	#1
foxeleanorgt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 10	max tire size I have a set of 17x9 wheels on a 92 gt lowered 1- 1/4", and has new upper and lower control arms- no quad shocks. What is the max tire size I can use in the front and rear. Thank you.

09-30-2005, 12:30 PM	#2
racerboy88 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: British Columbia Posts: 123	Re: max tire size -I suggest talking to the pros so you can avoid tire rub, unless you roll the fenders in __________________ 1990 5.0 LX H/B H-pipe w/ flowmasters, Koni shocks and BBK springs.

10-05-2005, 04:41 PM	#3
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Re: max tire size It depends on your backspacing but generally you can get a 255 up front and 275 or 285 out back. If you want it to handle good it's best to run the same size front and rear since Mustangs like to push. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

10-06-2005, 05:05 AM	#4
foxeleanorgt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 10	Re: max tire size Thank you guys for your help. I am more interested in corner carving, but would still like to be able to hook when some of the local rice ends up next to me at a light.

10-06-2005, 08:48 AM	#5
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Re: max tire size 275's in the rear are do-able, but you will need lateral-locating device (panhard or watts) to keep the axle from shifitng side-to-side and putting your tires into the fender or rubbing on the inner wheelwell. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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