How big is to big?

Agent_4573 · 12-14-2002, 10:39 PM

I've been wondering this for a while and just thought I'de ask what you guys were running. I have the stock 10 hole rims on a 89lx and was wondering what the fattest tire i could throw on there would be. Currently its a 245r15. Can i go w/ a 255 or a 265 in the rear? I'm not worried about rotating so I don't care if it will rub up front or not, just if the rim can hold it in the rear.

lx5091 · 12-14-2002, 11:01 PM

just to give you an idea... a 245 is 9.65" wide a 255 is 10.04" a 255=10.43". Generally you can go 1.5" safely using any rim and any tire for any car. After that it gets sketchy. It does matter what series tire you want to use. You could probably mount a 285/75r15 on a 8" rim( not that you'd want to) but you couldn't mount a 255/25r15 on a 7" rim, get my point. Are the 10 holes 7" wide? or 8"?

Tub it!!

tireburner163 · 12-15-2002, 01:38 AM

10 holes are 7" wide. I wouldnt' go any wider than a P245

88workcar · 12-15-2002, 07:45 AM

I have a 275-60-15 on my rims, not ten holes but the measure the same.

bigred90gt · 12-15-2002, 11:37 PM

I have 15X7 Momo's and 265/50/15's on the back, and have for 2+ years. Haven't had a problem yet. I'm getting 275/50 or 60 (I don't remember which series) nitto's pretty soon.

Caymon

dragstang86 · 12-16-2002, 07:43 PM

I have 275/60/15 on my 10 hole Draglites. They are 15x8. They look good tucked up there too. Only rub a little bit over very sharp bumps, never around turns or switching lanes. I dont even have the lip rolled or anything. Just the rear springs a spread a lil bit.

hope this helps

Agent_4573 · 12-16-2002, 08:37 PM

what do you mean have the springs spread? I've never heard of that before.

dragstang86 · 12-16-2002, 08:48 PM

Its just like a little clamp that keeps the springs from compressing all the way down. There not spread much..just enough to keep it off the tires.

12-14-2002, 10:39 PM	#1
Agent_4573 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 375	How big is to big? I've been wondering this for a while and just thought I'de ask what you guys were running. I have the stock 10 hole rims on a 89lx and was wondering what the fattest tire i could throw on there would be. Currently its a 245r15. Can i go w/ a 255 or a 265 in the rear? I'm not worried about rotating so I don't care if it will rub up front or not, just if the rim can hold it in the rear. __________________ '89 LX 5.0, off-road h pipe, flowmaster muffs, underdrive pulleys, rebuilt WC T-5, King Cobra Clutch, 65mm throttle body, Explorer Upper/GT40 lower, Lakewood Rear Lift Bars. 76mm C&L Mass air w/ inlet pipe, Twisted wedge heads w/ stage 2 port,polish, MAC equal length shorties, Billet AFPR, 255LPH fuel pump, fresh low end w/ 10.5:1 compression. If anyone ever wants to go to Raceway Park in Englishtown New Jersey, give me a shout. RICER HATERS CLUB MEMBER 87! www.ricehatersclub.com

12-14-2002, 11:01 PM	#2
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	just to give you an idea... a 245 is 9.65" wide a 255 is 10.04" a 255=10.43". Generally you can go 1.5" safely using any rim and any tire for any car. After that it gets sketchy. It does matter what series tire you want to use. You could probably mount a 285/75r15 on a 8" rim( not that you'd want to) but you couldn't mount a 255/25r15 on a 7" rim, get my point. Are the 10 holes 7" wide? or 8"? Tub it!! __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

12-15-2002, 01:38 AM	#3
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	10 holes are 7" wide. I wouldnt' go any wider than a P245 __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

12-15-2002, 07:45 AM	#4
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	I have a 275-60-15 on my rims, not ten holes but the measure the same. __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

12-15-2002, 11:37 PM	#5
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	I have 15X7 Momo's and 265/50/15's on the back, and have for 2+ years. Haven't had a problem yet. I'm getting 275/50 or 60 (I don't remember which series) nitto's pretty soon. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

12-16-2002, 07:43 PM	#6
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	I have 275/60/15 on my 10 hole Draglites. They are 15x8. They look good tucked up there too. Only rub a little bit over very sharp bumps, never around turns or switching lanes. I dont even have the lip rolled or anything. Just the rear springs a spread a lil bit. hope this helps __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen

12-16-2002, 08:37 PM	#7
Agent_4573 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 375	what do you mean have the springs spread? I've never heard of that before. __________________ '89 LX 5.0, off-road h pipe, flowmaster muffs, underdrive pulleys, rebuilt WC T-5, King Cobra Clutch, 65mm throttle body, Explorer Upper/GT40 lower, Lakewood Rear Lift Bars. 76mm C&L Mass air w/ inlet pipe, Twisted wedge heads w/ stage 2 port,polish, MAC equal length shorties, Billet AFPR, 255LPH fuel pump, fresh low end w/ 10.5:1 compression. If anyone ever wants to go to Raceway Park in Englishtown New Jersey, give me a shout. RICER HATERS CLUB MEMBER 87! www.ricehatersclub.com

12-16-2002, 08:48 PM	#8
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	Its just like a little clamp that keeps the springs from compressing all the way down. There not spread much..just enough to keep it off the tires. __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen