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Old 08-30-2005, 10:49 PM   #1
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Default Re: going to 50 series tires on the '88GT

If you're going to use a lower aspect ratio tire, look for a 245/55 R15. I'm not sure why you want to use the turbines when you can usually find a whole set of rims/tires for under $400 with a little searching.

It gets a whole lot easier if you're willing to spend a few hours doing a 5 lug conversion.

Then you can start shopping for 94+ Mustang wheels and tires. Last time I checked, the Pony wheels were ridiculously expensive for what they are.
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Old 08-31-2005, 07:17 AM   #2
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I'm not sure why you want to use the turbines when you can usually find a whole set of rims/tires for under $400 with a little searching.
Yeah, I guess that makes sense. I never looked at it that way.
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Default Re: going to 50 series tires on the '88GT

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If you're going to use a lower aspect ratio tire, look for a 245/55 R15. I'm not sure why you want to use the turbines when you can usually find a whole set of rims/tires for under $400 with a little searching.

It gets a whole lot easier if you're willing to spend a few hours doing a 5 lug conversion.

Then you can start shopping for 94+ Mustang wheels and tires. Last time I checked, the Pony wheels were ridiculously expensive for what they are.
5 lug swap in an el-piece-o-cake. That opens up all kinds of possibilities, like my personal favorite, Pro Stars!

You should still be able to hunt around (ebay, racin junk, saleen, steeda) etc etc for a GOOD used set, or even take offs, tires and all for what you're willing to spend on 50's tires. MOST of the 50's I've seen are way up in speed rating as well, (read as way up in expensive rating as well) so there's some options for ya.
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