Biggest Tires On Pony Rims?

TwoToneHatch

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Hey all,

I am getting new rear tires on my '89 and i would like to get something wider than 225's. How big can I safely go without modification ?

 

MahFiVeOh

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I have 245/50/16 all the way around on mine.

 

TwoToneHatch

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Would a 255/50/16 fit??

 

Mustang5L5

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Yes. I wouldn't go any wider than that though

 

LiquidGT

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I have 245's all the way around on my ponys and they look too balooney to me. If I ever have to get another set of tires on those rims I might try 235's.

 

squeak93

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255/50's fit fine. Not to bad on the side buldge....Just depends on ur taste. But I would not go any bigger than that as suggested..... FWIW....I run BFG drag radials and have no wear issues.

 

TwoToneHatch

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Thanks Everyone !

 

25thmustang

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Pony Rs on your car FTW!!!

 

1990Coupe

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A friend of mine had 275 DR's on a set of turbines

never had any issues though

 

Zignas X

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I had 275/50/15 as well no rubbing on turbines.

 

Aliate X

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255/50/16's in the rear

 

FastDriver

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Wow! Nice pics! And, I still LOVE the look of ponies on the ol' fox.

Chris

 

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1990Coupe said:

A friend of mine had 275 DR's on a set of turbines

never had any issues though

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But it's a 15" rim vs a 16" rim. The 15 has a larger sidewall allowing it more room to flex for the 275.

16's don't have that much

 

TwoToneHatch

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Well I just put the 255/50/16 tires on and they fit good , don't rub and look pretty nice

Oh, And Aliate X your car is sick ! It's hard to beat the look of a clean Black LX !

 

MahFiVeOh

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TwoToneHatch said:

Well I just put the 255/50/16 tires on and they fit good , don't rub and look pretty nice

Oh, And Aliate X your car is sick ! It's hard to beat the look of a clean Black LX !

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Search function ftw. I know this is an old thread but could you post up some pics please......i need new tires for the rear and was going to go wider.
.Thx


PS Aliate, what size front tires are you running? 245/50/16??

 

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i fit 27x10.5 MT ETs on mine

 

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FastDriver

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Sweet chrome ponies, man. Foxes are badass!

 

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IMO, 245-50-R16 are the best looking tires on a 16X7 Pony wheels, but obviously, 255's will fit.