88LX rolled fender lips, no quads, will 275/50R15's fit with a 7" wheel?

fiveohpatrol · 07-25-2001, 06:53 PM

i think the subject heading speaks for itself, they'll be nitto 555R's, thanks everyone

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88 Notch, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframe connectors, 65mm TB, shift kit, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph fuel pump, cheap 2800 stall, Crane Adj.FPR, best 1/4--> 13.77@101.35

Stang Runner · 07-25-2001, 07:43 PM

I dont think that will work with a 7 in.

Unit 5302 · 07-25-2001, 08:29 PM

No way. The 275's are 10.8" wide. To put the 275's on, on the safe side you should have a 9" rim.

The aspect ratio would have to be like a drag slick.

Stang Runner · 07-25-2001, 08:46 PM

I had a 7in with 265/50R15 they worked on mine but the guy who put them on said thax was the MAX! I could put on it.

Fox Body · 07-25-2001, 08:46 PM

Will they fit? Yes they will. Is that a good idea? No it's not. I've seen 275/50/15s on a 7" wheel and it does not look good nor is it efficient. 275s are rated for an 8.5" rim or wider. 9s in IMO would be best.

I'd say wait, get some 15x9s, and do it right...really.

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351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback
Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

fiveohpatrol · 07-25-2001, 09:12 PM

i've got 10.5" slicks on my 10holes and they do bow out pretty good so i guess 275mm which is wider than my slicks wouldnt be a great idea, i didnt even think of that, what a dumbass, ok, now a new question, i DO want to get nitto drag radials but the next size down from the 275's on a 15" wheel is a 205/60 i think, and i dont want to go that skinny, i haven't extensively searched but is there another tire inbetween? like maybe a 245 or 255? thanks

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88 Notch, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframe connectors, 65mm TB, shift kit, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph fuel pump, cheap 2800 stall, Crane Adj.FPR, best 1/4--> 13.77@101.35

fiveohpatrol · 07-26-2001, 06:42 PM

scratch that, i measured them today and they are a 7.5 inch wheel, i went to nitto's site and the smallest wheel they recommend for the 275/50s is a 7.5", anyone here have this?

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88 Notch, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframe connectors, 65mm TB, shift kit, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph fuel pump, cheap 2800 stall, Crane Adj.FPR, best 1/4--> 13.77@101.35

Stang Runner · 07-26-2001, 09:19 PM

They wont handle very well But they will stick down.

84LX89GT · 07-27-2001, 01:21 AM

What will happen if you put those tires on your car is that it will mushroom out because of the excessive amount the bead of the tire has to be pulled in to fit inside the rim. To get a proper contact patch you will have to lower the psi a bit which will cause it to handle poorly. If you want to put something on that'll stick, buy some sticky tires even like Z rated high performance tires would be better than the 275's because of lower treadwear rating (more rubber lost to the road = lower treadwear rating). Usually in tires they all start with around 10/32" so that's not much of an issue with treadwear ratings. Getting drag radials is a good idea for launching on the street because the tread has more patch to contact the road and is stickier as well. Good luck.

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previous name: 84stangLX
'84 Mustang 5.0 LX
my LX
'89 Mustang GT
my GT

smokedchevy · 07-27-2001, 01:27 AM

I used to run MT 28x10.5 sportsman pros on my Gt and they fit o.k. Pain in the rear for an everyday driver. Constant flats and it would rub going over bumps. Great traction though. I currently run 255-15's on an 8 inch convo pro wheel.

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92 GT, 4:10 gears, centerforce clutch, 6# powerdyne blower, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters

Stang Runner · 07-27-2001, 01:00 PM

With a over sized tire for the rim, When you go around a corner the tire wall will move in and the tire will go FLAT.

[This message has been edited by Stang Runner (edited 07-27-2001).]

07-25-2001, 06:53 PM	#1
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	88LX rolled fender lips, no quads, will 275/50R15's fit with a 7" wheel? i think the subject heading speaks for itself, they'll be nitto 555R's, thanks everyone ------------------ 88 Notch, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframe connectors, 65mm TB, shift kit, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph fuel pump, cheap 2800 stall, Crane Adj.FPR, best 1/4--> 13.77@101.35

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07-25-2001, 07:43 PM	#2
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	I dont think that will work with a 7 in.

07-25-2001, 08:29 PM	#3
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	No way. The 275's are 10.8" wide. To put the 275's on, on the safe side you should have a 9" rim. The aspect ratio would have to be like a drag slick.

07-25-2001, 08:46 PM	#4
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	I had a 7in with 265/50R15 they worked on mine but the guy who put them on said thax was the MAX! I could put on it.

07-25-2001, 08:46 PM	#5
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Will they fit? Yes they will. Is that a good idea? No it's not. I've seen 275/50/15s on a 7" wheel and it does not look good nor is it efficient. 275s are rated for an 8.5" rim or wider. 9s in IMO would be best. I'd say wait, get some 15x9s, and do it right...really. ----------------------------------------- 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

07-25-2001, 09:12 PM	#6
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	i've got 10.5" slicks on my 10holes and they do bow out pretty good so i guess 275mm which is wider than my slicks wouldnt be a great idea, i didnt even think of that, what a dumbass, ok, now a new question, i DO want to get nitto drag radials but the next size down from the 275's on a 15" wheel is a 205/60 i think, and i dont want to go that skinny, i haven't extensively searched but is there another tire inbetween? like maybe a 245 or 255? thanks ------------------ 88 Notch, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframe connectors, 65mm TB, shift kit, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph fuel pump, cheap 2800 stall, Crane Adj.FPR, best 1/4--> 13.77@101.35

07-26-2001, 06:42 PM	#7
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	scratch that, i measured them today and they are a 7.5 inch wheel, i went to nitto's site and the smallest wheel they recommend for the 275/50s is a 7.5", anyone here have this? ------------------ 88 Notch, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframe connectors, 65mm TB, shift kit, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph fuel pump, cheap 2800 stall, Crane Adj.FPR, best 1/4--> 13.77@101.35

07-26-2001, 09:19 PM	#8
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	They wont handle very well But they will stick down.

07-27-2001, 01:21 AM	#9
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	What will happen if you put those tires on your car is that it will mushroom out because of the excessive amount the bead of the tire has to be pulled in to fit inside the rim. To get a proper contact patch you will have to lower the psi a bit which will cause it to handle poorly. If you want to put something on that'll stick, buy some sticky tires even like Z rated high performance tires would be better than the 275's because of lower treadwear rating (more rubber lost to the road = lower treadwear rating). Usually in tires they all start with around 10/32" so that's not much of an issue with treadwear ratings. Getting drag radials is a good idea for launching on the street because the tread has more patch to contact the road and is stickier as well. Good luck. ------------------ previous name: 84stangLX '84 Mustang 5.0 LX my LX '89 Mustang GT my GT

07-27-2001, 01:27 AM	#10
smokedchevy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: ventura,CA Posts: 438	I used to run MT 28x10.5 sportsman pros on my Gt and they fit o.k. Pain in the rear for an everyday driver. Constant flats and it would rub going over bumps. Great traction though. I currently run 255-15's on an 8 inch convo pro wheel. ------------------ 92 GT, 4:10 gears, centerforce clutch, 6# powerdyne blower, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters

07-27-2001, 01:00 PM	#11
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	With a over sized tire for the rim, When you go around a corner the tire wall will move in and the tire will go FLAT. [This message has been edited by Stang Runner (edited 07-27-2001).]