Tire Size

79Stang · 11-26-2001, 05:02 PM

Hey all, I really need some new tires - right now I have 225X60 15's on a Weld Draglite -

1. Whats the largest size that I can fit in the rear WITHOUT cutting up the wheelwell...

2. Is 225x60 15 the largest size for the front w/o rubbing on turns?

Thanks in advance!

I want the best fit - fill up the wheel well...

fiveohpatrol · 11-26-2001, 05:17 PM

i've got 275/50 15 drag radials on mine, i cut off the quad shock (not sure if 79s have those) and rolled the fender lips and they fit great now, its a good size on a 15" wheel IMO

why do you want larger tires on the front? thats kinda contradicting the "drag" part of the draglites. I'd stay with the 225's on the front if i were you

hope this helps

79Stang · 11-26-2001, 06:03 PM

I just wanted to fill the wheel well - I'm not racing at the track anymore, can't afford it, if something breaks... in college

fiveohpatrol · 11-26-2001, 06:17 PM

i know what you mean, im doin the same thing

sucks not being able to really beat on your car dont it?

jpumpkinn · 11-26-2001, 11:40 PM

I have 255x45x17 in the front and 275x40x17 in the rear on some cobra r wheels. The fender has been rolled and I had to actually raise the car back up with some cut stock mustang springs in the rear after it had been lowered. The fat tires and large wheels look great! I won first place saturday at a mustang show. They really add alot. But I am not sure they are worth the price of the tires. The front turning radius sucks! It feels like it has been cut in half. Small parking lots are hell especially with that T5 giving me hassle to get in reverse. It drives great on the highway and on not to sharp turns. You get used to driveing with fat tires. Guess that's the price for looks? I think I will be going with 245x45x17 next time around. Hope this gives you an other perspecictive.

Five0 · 11-26-2001, 11:52 PM

If you remove the quads you should be able to fit a 295/50/15 back there without any problems. I did this on my 88 gt.

ed1371 · 11-27-2001, 01:33 AM

275/50/15 fits no problem as long as you remove the quad shocks

295?? holy ****!

-ed

11-26-2001, 05:02 PM	#1
79Stang The Stang Gang Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: St. Petersburg Posts: 63	Tire Size Hey all, I really need some new tires - right now I have 225X60 15's on a Weld Draglite - 1. Whats the largest size that I can fit in the rear WITHOUT cutting up the wheelwell... 2. Is 225x60 15 the largest size for the front w/o rubbing on turns? Thanks in advance! I want the best fit - fill up the wheel well... __________________ °79Stang° • 351w, TRW Flat Tops, Comp Cam 270h,Edelbrock RPM Intake, Holley 750 Duel Feed, MSD-6a, 2,500 stall, Flowmasters, MaC shorties, B&M Shift Kit, Hurst Pro-Matic][, DrAgLiTES on all four's No Times yet - heads on the way

11-26-2001, 05:17 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	i've got 275/50 15 drag radials on mine, i cut off the quad shock (not sure if 79s have those) and rolled the fender lips and they fit great now, its a good size on a 15" wheel IMO why do you want larger tires on the front? thats kinda contradicting the "drag" part of the draglites. I'd stay with the 225's on the front if i were you hope this helps __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

11-26-2001, 06:03 PM	#3
79Stang The Stang Gang Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: St. Petersburg Posts: 63	I just wanted to fill the wheel well - I'm not racing at the track anymore, can't afford it, if something breaks... in college __________________ °79Stang° • 351w, TRW Flat Tops, Comp Cam 270h,Edelbrock RPM Intake, Holley 750 Duel Feed, MSD-6a, 2,500 stall, Flowmasters, MaC shorties, B&M Shift Kit, Hurst Pro-Matic][, DrAgLiTES on all four's No Times yet - heads on the way

11-26-2001, 06:17 PM	#4
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	i know what you mean, im doin the same thing sucks not being able to really beat on your car dont it? __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

11-26-2001, 11:40 PM	#5
jpumpkinn Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: san antonio Texas usa Posts: 127	Tire size I have 255x45x17 in the front and 275x40x17 in the rear on some cobra r wheels. The fender has been rolled and I had to actually raise the car back up with some cut stock mustang springs in the rear after it had been lowered. The fat tires and large wheels look great! I won first place saturday at a mustang show. They really add alot. But I am not sure they are worth the price of the tires. The front turning radius sucks! It feels like it has been cut in half. Small parking lots are hell especially with that T5 giving me hassle to get in reverse. It drives great on the highway and on not to sharp turns. You get used to driveing with fat tires. Guess that's the price for looks? I think I will be going with 245x45x17 next time around. Hope this gives you an other perspecictive. __________________ Keep On Truckin!!

11-26-2001, 11:52 PM	#6
Five0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: middleburg, fl, usa Posts: 1,134	If you remove the quads you should be able to fit a 295/50/15 back there without any problems. I did this on my 88 gt. __________________ James Cox RHC Member #44 nochevy@hotmail.com 1991 Mustang LX Dart iron eagle block, 4340 28oz 347 crank, 4340 h-beam rods, probe ultra light pistons canfield heads “race ported by Brent Frazier”, solid roller cam and lifters “custom grind”, kooks 1 7/8" race headers, and much more. Engine built by Brent Frazier.

11-27-2001, 01:33 AM	#7
ed1371 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 469	275/50/15 fits no problem as long as you remove the quad shocks 295?? holy ****! -ed

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