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Just bought a 88 hatchback gt. first 5.0 owned. many driven lol. pretty excited to get this thing going. needs a little work. came with weak rims and tires. but a supercharger?? im lost why someone would have a supercharged fox body with 215/45's front and rear. anyway. just ordered replica cobra 17inch rims. staggered 17x8/9.. now i have a tire issue. not sure what max to get. because i want good rubber. i am ordering the eibach pro system plus suspension kit. so will be dropped 1.2 in front an 1 in rear. soooooo. can anyone help me with tire size for front and rear. again i want rubber on there. much as i can without having "roll" or pull anything.
 

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Welcome to the forum! Ive got an 88 myself and i love it. For the 17x8/9 i would suggest 255/40/17 in the front and 275/40/17 in the rear.
 
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Tyler@LRS said:
Welcome to the forum! Ive got an 88 myself and i love it. For the 17x8/9 i would suggest 255/40/17 in the front and 275/40/17 in the rear.
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Thanks for replying. Apreciate the help. Just dont wanna waste the loot on tires if they arent gonna fit.
 
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yea. also if anyone can tell me a decent brand. i am looking at yokohama s drive and sumitomo htrzIII and kumho ecsta 4
 

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I've got good luck with Nitto NT555R on my Mustang
 

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oh, and welcome aboard!
 
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