Widest Tires on Pony Rims

RMARIANI · 04-03-2001, 11:51 AM

I'm updating my 89'GT with 91-93 Pony rims. I currently have 225's all around. What's the widest tire I could use without having rubbing problems. My '93 Cobra came factory equipped with 245's. Can I go wider??

Mad Horse · 04-03-2001, 11:57 AM

From what I've heard you can put 245/50 on your car if it is not lowered more than an inch. If it is lowered more than an inch then you can put 245/50 on the back but will need 245/45 on the front. You may get some rubbing but only at full crank. I think I'm going to stick with my 225/55 unless I can find some 235.

[This message has been edited by Mad Horse (edited 04-03-2001).]

USMC302 · 04-24-2001, 12:50 PM

I HAVE A 88 LX AND I AM RUNNING 265'S ON A 15INCH RIM WITH NO RUBBING.

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88LX NOTCH, 88GT, 95 GT.

04-24-2001, 01:28 PM

I'm lowered about 1 1/2" and am running 245/50/16's. I don't rub at all. I'm thinking of getting drag radials for my rear and the closest size I see is 255/50/16's. Think it'll be OK?

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'90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; fiberglass turbo hood; A/C-less; rear seat-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats (fronts);
30# injectors; 190 lb fp; FPR; TFS track heat Intake - 12.513 @ 112 mph (Pre-inj/fuelpump/FPR/intake)

90LXhatchback · 04-24-2001, 03:50 PM

i just put some 255's on my car and i have now rubbing at all and my car isnt lowered at all

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3:55,2 chamber flows, cobra clutch, pro chamber, k&n filter,Tri Ax shifter, timing

egiap's 5.0 · 04-24-2001, 06:53 PM

I'm running 245/50/16's on my car. Noticed just a little more play in side wall with added width on 7 inch rim. Buy Z rated tires for more side wall stiffness. Gives your stang a nice looking stance with added tire width. Plus they hook up better too.

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04-03-2001, 11:51 AM	#1
RMARIANI Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New Jersey Posts: 167	Widest Tires on Pony Rims I'm updating my 89'GT with 91-93 Pony rims. I currently have 225's all around. What's the widest tire I could use without having rubbing problems. My '93 Cobra came factory equipped with 245's. Can I go wider??

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04-03-2001, 11:57 AM	#2
Mad Horse Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Dayton, OH., United States Posts: 467	From what I've heard you can put 245/50 on your car if it is not lowered more than an inch. If it is lowered more than an inch then you can put 245/50 on the back but will need 245/45 on the front. You may get some rubbing but only at full crank. I think I'm going to stick with my 225/55 unless I can find some 235. [This message has been edited by Mad Horse (edited 04-03-2001).]

04-24-2001, 12:50 PM	#3
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	I HAVE A 88 LX AND I AM RUNNING 265'S ON A 15INCH RIM WITH NO RUBBING. ------------------ 88LX NOTCH, 88GT, 95 GT.

04-24-2001, 01:28 PM	#4
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	I'm lowered about 1 1/2" and am running 245/50/16's. I don't rub at all. I'm thinking of getting drag radials for my rear and the closest size I see is 255/50/16's. Think it'll be OK? ------------------ '90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; fiberglass turbo hood; A/C-less; rear seat-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats (fronts); 30# injectors; 190 lb fp; FPR; TFS track heat Intake - 12.513 @ 112 mph (Pre-inj/fuelpump/FPR/intake)

04-24-2001, 03:50 PM	#5
90LXhatchback Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Ft Lauderdale FL, 33026 Posts: 86	i just put some 255's on my car and i have now rubbing at all and my car isnt lowered at all ------------------ 3:55,2 chamber flows, cobra clutch, pro chamber, k&n filter,Tri Ax shifter, timing

04-24-2001, 06:53 PM	#6
egiap's 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mansfield, OH. Posts: 113	I'm running 245/50/16's on my car. Noticed just a little more play in side wall with added width on 7 inch rim. Buy Z rated tires for more side wall stiffness. Gives your stang a nice looking stance with added tire width. Plus they hook up better too. ------------------ Independent Amsoil dealer. Be your own Boss, find out how to become an independent amsoil dealer or preferred customer. E-mail Ed about details.