tire size on turbines

GhettoPop · 02-08-2003, 11:51 PM

I need new rubber for my stock turbines in my 90 GT, I believe they are 15x7, now whats the largest tire i can run in the front without rubbing or sticking out? Same question for the rear. From what I read 245/60's fit all around and maybe even 265/60's in the back. Whats the largest tire I can run in the rear w/ turbines without rolling or modifying anything?

Dark_5.0 · 02-10-2003, 01:16 PM

255's is as wide as you can go with out rubbing.

GhettoPop · 02-10-2003, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dark_5.0
255's is as wide as you can go with out rubbing.

Did you mean the front or back?

Dark_5.0 · 02-11-2003, 08:24 AM

I dunno about the front cause I always just run 225's in the front.

I do know though that 255 BF Goodrich Drag Radials barely fit and I mean barely.

GhettoPop · 02-11-2003, 09:31 AM

Well since you said the 255's BARELY fit, I'm thinkin bout gettin 245's for the back and stickin w/ stock 225's up front. Any other opinions? Will I rub or be able to turn fully w/ 245's up front?

Dark_5.0 · 02-11-2003, 04:57 PM

You can run 245's on all 4 corners with no problems

bigred90gt · 02-11-2003, 06:02 PM

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Originally posted by Dark_5.0
255's is as wide as you can go with out rubbing.

I've got 265/50 15's on the rear of mine and they dont rub. Havent in the last 2 years. As a matter of fact I'm either gonna get 26X11.5 15 ET streets or the 275/60/15 BFG DR's.

Caymon

Dark_5.0 · 02-11-2003, 08:30 PM

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Originally posted by bigred90gt
I've got 265/50 15's on the rear of mine and they dont rub. Havent in the last 2 years. As a matter of fact I'm either gonna get 26X11.5 15 ET streets or the 275/60/15 BFG DR's.

Caymon

Alot depends on the brand of tire.

26X11.5X15 ET streets will not rub as they are not really 11.5 inches wide.

Like I said 255' BFG DR's barely fit, the only way you can run 275 BFG DR's is if you get rims with different back spacing.

Later,

GhettoPop · 02-13-2003, 10:15 AM

Would 245's on turbines rub up front with a set of FMS B or C springs?

87BOSS351C · 02-13-2003, 11:06 AM

Hey Dark_5.0, are your 255 BFG DR's 16 inch? When I bought mine a couple of weeks ago I could only find 235 and 275 in 15 inch. I went with the 235, but would have loved a 255.

Just wondering...

Dark_5.0 · 02-13-2003, 05:56 PM

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Originally posted by 87BOSS351C
Hey Dark_5.0, are your 255 BFG DR's 16 inch? When I bought mine a couple of weeks ago I could only find 235 and 275 in 15 inch. I went with the 235, but would have loved a 255.

Just wondering...

I dont own BFG drag radials but I borrowed some 255's that were mounted on 16 inch pony rims.

87BOSS351C · 02-14-2003, 08:58 AM

Ok, Thanks.

02-08-2003, 11:51 PM	#1
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	tire size on turbines I need new rubber for my stock turbines in my 90 GT, I believe they are 15x7, now whats the largest tire i can run in the front without rubbing or sticking out? Same question for the rear. From what I read 245/60's fit all around and maybe even 265/60's in the back. Whats the largest tire I can run in the rear w/ turbines without rolling or modifying anything?

02-10-2003, 01:16 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	255's is as wide as you can go with out rubbing. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

02-11-2003, 08:24 AM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I dunno about the front cause I always just run 225's in the front. I do know though that 255 BF Goodrich Drag Radials barely fit and I mean barely. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

02-11-2003, 04:57 PM	#6
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	You can run 245's on all 4 corners with no problems __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

02-13-2003, 11:06 AM	#10
87BOSS351C Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Midland, Michigan Posts: 92	Hey Dark_5.0, are your 255 BFG DR's 16 inch? When I bought mine a couple of weeks ago I could only find 235 and 275 in 15 inch. I went with the 235, but would have loved a 255. Just wondering... __________________ Black '87 LX 5.0 5 spd T-top with 450hp '71 351 Cleveland 4V, C6 tranny, "and some other stuff" Rice Haters Club Member #124

02-11-2003, 09:31 AM	#5
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Well since you said the 255's BARELY fit, I'm thinkin bout gettin 245's for the back and stickin w/ stock 225's up front. Any other opinions? Will I rub or be able to turn fully w/ 245's up front?

02-13-2003, 10:15 AM	#9
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Would 245's on turbines rub up front with a set of FMS B or C springs?

02-14-2003, 08:58 AM	#12
87BOSS351C Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Midland, Michigan Posts: 92	Ok, Thanks. __________________ Black '87 LX 5.0 5 spd T-top with 450hp '71 351 Cleveland 4V, C6 tranny, "and some other stuff" Rice Haters Club Member #124

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