Front tire/wheel

dinomite · 02-09-2001, 01:13 PM

How wide can one go on the front tires of a 88-93 without rubbing when you turn?

Unit 5302 · 02-09-2001, 01:41 PM

Well actually you could go 245/55R15 on the 87-90's probably, but you might need a tie rod end kit to limit max steering a little.

A 91-93 will have no problems at all with a 245.

[This message has been edited by Unit 5302 (edited 02-09-2001).]

Super9089 · 02-09-2001, 03:16 PM

My problem is the opposite. I want to go thin & light. I've been looking for a set of second hand draglites in R.I. with no luck.

I'm also considering 85-86 T-bird spares. they are 15x4 4lugs & have the right backspacing. when I check local yards first they look at me like I'm crazy then they quote about $25 per but no one seems to have them.

Trying to sell an original set of ten holes is like trying to find a date for your ugly sister.

Gautam · 02-09-2001, 06:16 PM

Hi,
I had a problem with rubbing with 235/60/15 on my 89 LX 5.0L. I had to settle with 225/60/15. I originally had 225/50/16 which had no rubbing problem (well it had VERY LITTLE if you turn all the way but nothing major). I think if you choose wider tires, consider low profiles.

Super9089 You think you have it worse. I got two different rim types (TSWs 5-star chromies up front, 5-star Prime up back), and you think I'm havin success trying to sell them? Hell no! No one wants to buy two differetn rims, and I can't exactly find similar TSW rims anywhere, which kinda sux.

Bye!

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93CobraR · 02-09-2001, 10:54 PM

I have 245/45/17 on my Cobra R's and they rub a little in the front on the ground effect with the wheel cut all the way.

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02-09-2001, 01:13 PM	#1
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	Front tire/wheel How wide can one go on the front tires of a 88-93 without rubbing when you turn?

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02-09-2001, 01:41 PM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Well actually you could go 245/55R15 on the 87-90's probably, but you might need a tie rod end kit to limit max steering a little. A 91-93 will have no problems at all with a 245. [This message has been edited by Unit 5302 (edited 02-09-2001).]

02-09-2001, 03:16 PM	#3
Super9089 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Coventry R.I. U.S. Posts: 37	My problem is the opposite. I want to go thin & light. I've been looking for a set of second hand draglites in R.I. with no luck. I'm also considering 85-86 T-bird spares. they are 15x4 4lugs & have the right backspacing. when I check local yards first they look at me like I'm crazy then they quote about $25 per but no one seems to have them. Trying to sell an original set of ten holes is like trying to find a date for your ugly sister.

02-09-2001, 06:16 PM	#4
Gautam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Posts: 298	Hi, I had a problem with rubbing with 235/60/15 on my 89 LX 5.0L. I had to settle with 225/60/15. I originally had 225/50/16 which had no rubbing problem (well it had VERY LITTLE if you turn all the way but nothing major). I think if you choose wider tires, consider low profiles. Super9089 You think you have it worse. I got two different rim types (TSWs 5-star chromies up front, 5-star Prime up back), and you think I'm havin success trying to sell them? Hell no! No one wants to buy two differetn rims, and I can't exactly find similar TSW rims anywhere, which kinda sux. Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

02-09-2001, 10:54 PM	#5
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	I have 245/45/17 on my Cobra R's and they rub a little in the front on the ground effect with the wheel cut all the way. ------------------ 87 GT, 4 inch cowl hood,17x9 Cobra R's/255/45's,GT-40 heads,long tubes headers,h-pipe,Flows,BBK cold air, Mass air,70mm MAF, 1.7's, 1" spacer,underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra, Adj. fuel Reg., Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 13.012 Best MPH 104 Best 60' 1.816 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html