I think I'll get 325/30/19's. That will provide about a four inch sidewall. Maybe 255's on the front with 18" wheels.
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I think 19's will look good in the back. With the right wheel it should tuck in there very nice. An 18 is more than enough in front.
Are you going to run coil overs up front? Typically coil overs stick out more forcing you to run a wheel spacer to avoid rubbing or a narrower wheel and tire combo. Some people run a shorter spring to avoid contact but shorter springs (8") have higher spring rates which can reduce ride quality but is good for corner carving. I'm still not sure what your purpose is for the car.
I have 18"x8" up front with MM coil overs with 10" springs and a 235 wide tire. I haven't had the car aligned yet but I think I have half an inch clearance. I might be able to run a 245 tire. I have the BFG Gforce tires which run wider than others. My 245's have about a 10" wide tread width
I have 18"x8" up front with MM coil overs with 10" springs and a 235 wide tire. I haven't had the car aligned yet but I think I have half an inch clearance. I might be able to run a 245 tire. I have the BFG Gforce tires which run wider than others. My 245's have about a 10" wide tread width
I have strange coil overs up front already. Good info for me, thank you.Are you going to run coil overs up front? Typically coil overs stick out more forcing you to run a wheel spacer to avoid rubbing or a narrower wheel and tire combo. Some people run a shorter spring to avoid contact but shorter springs (8") have higher spring rates which can reduce ride quality but is good for corner carving. I'm still not sure what your purpose is for the car.
I have 18"x8" up front with MM coil overs with 10" springs and a 235 wide tire. I haven't had the car aligned yet but I think I have half an inch clearance. I might be able to run a 245 tire. I have the BFG Gforce tires which run wider than others. My 245's have about a 10" wide tread width
I wasn't sure if 255's would fit or not, 245's would be good though.
The purpose of doby is a cool looking dd. I want to be able to drive to the east coast next spring for mustang week, or some other big event out there.
We have a large Shelby meet here in Tulsa in July, but I think I would be kidding myself that the car will be ready by then. It'll be close though. Depends if I can afford those 325's for the back in time!
I'm only going with the 18's up front because I think 17's would like funny, too big of a step down from the rear.
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Tell ya what... I about choked when i saw the price of those tires new. You can pick them up off ebay for a fuzz under two bills, though.. If you don't mind running cooper tires.
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335821607&icep_item=222014972294
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If you come to the east coast next year I'll see you at mustang week. [emoji106]
I think it would be very cool, now I just have to spend the rest of the year convincing my wife how fun it would be. Maybe I'll have to throw in some historic landmark to make it good.
I'm running a 245/45/17 tire up front with mm coilover 14" spring/strange strut. I'm still 4 lug though and have no rub issues but it's close. Just a fwiw
That's right, it's at Myrtle Beach. I went down there back in the mid eighties while I was involved with some training in the army. Yeah, that's a start.
That's right, it's at Myrtle Beach. I went down there back in the mid eighties while I was involved with some training in the army. Yeah, that's a start.
And you have an '86......hum......thanks Todd
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Kick you in the nuts too. :intimidatingtoughguysmiley:
Only picture I could find of somebody trying 19" wheels off a Coyote 5.0 that they put on their Fox.
X2. I personally would run as much tire as I could(sidewall and width) but I'm a drag racing fan. Being able to carve corners has never done much for me compared to straight line acceleration. Also have found that the more sidewall you can run the softer the ride.Still not my favorite but doesn't look bad. I guess I like a little more fat on the bottom.
But I do like the 18/19 stagger. Looks good to me. I think a 17/18 would look better though(or just 18's)
The guy that owned that car said that he had lots of rubbing up front and would prefer a smaller wheel up front too. I like performance and ride comfort so having some meat on rims is a must which would be nearly impossible with a 19" rim unless you jack up your car 4x4 style
That's a four eye. I think I like the size of the wheels more than the ground effects kit on it.Only picture I could find of somebody trying 19" wheels off a Coyote 5.0 that they put on their Fox.
I guess it will depend on wheel selection a bit as well.
You like big butts and it ain't no lie.....Still not my favorite but doesn't look bad. I guess I like a little more fat on the bottom.
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