Hello I have a 91 Saleen I believe they did a Thunderbird Rear Swap, It has a set of 94 Pony Rims and 225 60 16s. I want to go staggered I don't know if it is possible due to the wheel clearance any one ran into this? 225s that I have on the rear let loose too much even in 2nd. Another thing is anyone tow with their mustang? I am getting a hitch and Monroe Max Airs for the rear which should allow 1200 more lbs on the rear so I figure 600 more for tongue weight. Laugh at this but I am thinking on towing a 32ft camper with it is that obsurd? or Possible? I have no Idea on what gears this rear has anyone have an idea? My speedo doesn't work and so I would like to be able to guestimate with RPMs.
Rearend... Tires... HELP
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The Saleen Mustangs typically had something other than the Turbo Coupe rear axle. The axles were longer and the disk brakes were different. The Turbo Coupe axles were 3/4" longer per side and the disk brakes were a 10 5/16" vented rotor. I am not sure what the Saleen had, but it was different.
You will want to do a search on 91 Saleen and see what you can find.
You will want to do a search on 91 Saleen and see what you can find.
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The Fox Saleens used the 5 lug SVO rear disk upgrade. Standard rear wheel and tire sizes were 16x7" on the wheels and 225-50-16 for the tires.
The SSC's used 16x8" DP wheels with 225/50-16's up front and 245/50's in the rear.
However if you plan on towing (NOT RECOMMENDED) a 32' trailer with your Mustang , you had better leave the smaller 225 on the rear.
The rear of that car is gonna sit down on the tires.
You will completely kill that car attempting to pull a large trailer like that. You'd need upgraded engine and trans coolers. Beefier clutch and tranny, and a Bigger rear axel with at least 3.73's. You will smoke your brakes.
Also, unless you install an electric brake controller, you'll never stop a trailer with your Saleen.
Your question Absurd or possible?:
Possible but Absurd!!
The SSC's used 16x8" DP wheels with 225/50-16's up front and 245/50's in the rear.
However if you plan on towing (NOT RECOMMENDED) a 32' trailer with your Mustang , you had better leave the smaller 225 on the rear.
The rear of that car is gonna sit down on the tires.
You will completely kill that car attempting to pull a large trailer like that. You'd need upgraded engine and trans coolers. Beefier clutch and tranny, and a Bigger rear axel with at least 3.73's. You will smoke your brakes.
Also, unless you install an electric brake controller, you'll never stop a trailer with your Saleen.
Your question Absurd or possible?:
Possible but Absurd!!
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