Tire size for 91 lx 5.0

Bossmanmustang91 · Mar 20, 2013

I know the stock size on 91 5.0's are 225/55/ZR16 but aim looking to go a little wider on my 16" pony wheels. All the suspension is new and tight. Any suggestions on what size to go with. I would like to go with 245/50/16's all around but don't want them to rub. I also don't want to have any issues with the rims. Thanks.

madspeed · Mar 20, 2013

245/50 on the rear. might rub up front. Any suspension work?

David Pepiton · Mar 20, 2013

245s would be great in the rear maybe 235s in the front

Bossmanmustang91 · Mar 20, 2013

Yea complete eibach pro street set up front and back with bbk rear control arms and new quad shocks.

Bossmanmustang91 · Mar 20, 2013

I'd like to keep the same size on all four corners. Where do u think they would run up front?

cenok is family · Mar 20, 2013

I had 245s rear and 225s up front when I had pony wheels. no issues with rubbing

madspeed · Mar 20, 2013

would likely rub at full lock up front. Im running 245/45/17 up front with no issues btw

Bossmanmustang91 · Mar 20, 2013

If your running 245 45 17's up front wouldn't I be ok with 245 50 16's

cenok is family · Mar 20, 2013

Not necessarily. Different profile and wheel size. 245/50/16 has more side bulge than 245/45/17

cenok is family · Mar 20, 2013

On a side note, I had a buddy who had 245/50/16s all around and I don't believe he had any rubbing issues

MikeH686 · Mar 21, 2013

cenok is family said:
Not necessarily. Different profile and wheel size. 245/50/16 has more side bulge than 245/45/17

Where did you get that from? Side bulge is based on wheel width not profile size

Mustang5L5 · Mar 21, 2013

When i had pony wheels, i ran 245/50/16 all aroun on my lowered 88. Rubbed at full lock, but managable

Bossmanmustang91 · Mar 21, 2013

What do u mean by full lock up?

84Ttop · Mar 21, 2013

Full lock up = Steering wheel turned all the way to the lock (stop)

madspeed · Mar 21, 2013

add a few steering limters to prevent full lock

madspeed · Mar 21, 2013

Mustang5L5 said:
When i had pony wheels, i ran 245/50/16 all aroun on my lowered 88. Rubbed at full lock, but managable

they likely rubbed on the drivers side at the sway bar

cenok is family · Mar 21, 2013

MikeH686 said:
Where did you get that from? Side bulge is based on wheel width not profile size

i didn't get it from anywhere. i was generalizing when i said "wheel size" to include width and height. both contribute to bulge.

xracer22 · Mar 21, 2013

I had 245/50-16 up front with 255/55-16 rear on roh wheels and had no problems. Wheels were on my 88 coupe and my 88 t-top hatch. Both however had stock suspension.

mikestang63 · Mar 21, 2013

I prefer the same size tire on all 4 wheels, otherwise tire rotation is pointless side to side.

Bossmanmustang91 · Mar 23, 2013

Just slapped on 245/50/16's on all four corners with no rubbing issues. Looks and feels great. Thanks for all the info.

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Mine is only two inches though.

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They make new pistons every day, so why worry?

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