Hey guys,
My dad just picked up some Pony wheels (OEM) on marketplace for his 1984 LX 5.0 convertible.
Next up, we need to get tires. I've searched but I'm finding some conflicting information in different threads.
A lot of those threads were talking about rubbing on the ground effects, but in 84 these cars didn't really have side skirts/bumper lips/etc.
225/55R16 is the stock tire size, but according to LMR, that size would require an 8mm spacer up front and may require flipping rear shocks.
Some folks in older threads also mentioned 245/50R16 without issues. But those are only 0.1" shorter sidewall, not sure if that would be enough to alleviate any rubbing issues.
All that said I'm wondering if anyone can give insight on the older models specifically from the square headlight era which I now believe has smaller fenders.
225/55 vs 245/50:
I've also seen a few threads where guys are running 225/50 (instead of 55) up front and stated that it doesn't rub, but that was on an 89 which I believe has wider fronts.
Here's the car!
Thanks so much for any help.
My dad just picked up some Pony wheels (OEM) on marketplace for his 1984 LX 5.0 convertible.
Next up, we need to get tires. I've searched but I'm finding some conflicting information in different threads.
A lot of those threads were talking about rubbing on the ground effects, but in 84 these cars didn't really have side skirts/bumper lips/etc.
225/55R16 is the stock tire size, but according to LMR, that size would require an 8mm spacer up front and may require flipping rear shocks.
Some folks in older threads also mentioned 245/50R16 without issues. But those are only 0.1" shorter sidewall, not sure if that would be enough to alleviate any rubbing issues.
All that said I'm wondering if anyone can give insight on the older models specifically from the square headlight era which I now believe has smaller fenders.
225/55 vs 245/50:
I've also seen a few threads where guys are running 225/50 (instead of 55) up front and stated that it doesn't rub, but that was on an 89 which I believe has wider fronts.
Here's the car!
Thanks so much for any help.