Tire Size

golf4283

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Ok so I have a 66 mustang and am going to be running 17x8 2001-2004 bullitt rims all the way around with a 1" spacer. My question is what tires should I go with? I am not sure about size etc I need for clearance and also for a good look.

 

mrmustangman357

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a 235 45 17 tire tucks in nicely without problems on alot of these cars. some people go all the way up to a 275, but a 235 generally fits very well if the car is lowered and you want them to tuck

 

golf4283

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does 235 have to do with width right? and 45 is the height?

 

rbohm

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235=the section width
45=the aspect ratio(sidewall height is 45% of the section width)

a 235/45-17 should fit real nice. in fact a 245/45-17 should also fit without problems.

 

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I have 17x8" wheels with 245/45/17s on the rear. The only way people can go wider is by clearancing the rear wheel well or with a shortened rearend.

 

golf4283

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I just wanted to make sure I didn't run into clearance issues. Im deciding between a 235 and 245. what do you guys recommend?

 

mrmustangman357

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it really depends on how you want the car to ride, and how well the rear axle is centered in the car. mine came out perfect, but I have heard stories of axles being off by .5" so you really need to check first hand. take a look at the tires that are on it now (probably 215 series width). get under the car and imagine about .5 inches added to each side. that is a 235 tire. Imagine .75 on each side. that is a 245 tire. tell us what kind of clearance you have. I minitubbed my car so I can run up to 275 without crazy issues, but some people already have (iz). I suspect a 275 can't be used and actually tuck the quarter panels

 

golf4283

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my car has no wheels on it right now and the rear axle is at a shop getting reassembled haha. I think Im gonna go with 235's in the front and 245's in the rear

 

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235/45/17's might fit in the front, but you better be willing to roll your wheel well lips and get an alignment with at least 2* negative camber.

I have 225/45/17 front and 245/45/17 rear on 17" X 8", w/ 4.75" backspacing. I could have gotten a 255/45/17 on the rear, but I don't think I could squeeze in a 235/40/17 in the front.

Here is the gospel on wheel/tire fitment - http://www.dodgestang.com/Tire Fitment Guide 65-6.pdf

Tim

 

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65 fastback said:

235/45/17's might fit in the front, but you better be willing to roll your wheel well lips and get an alignment with at least 2* negative camber.

I have 225/45/17 front and 245/45/17 rear on 17" X 8", w/ 4.75" backspacing. I could have gotten a 255/45/17 on the rear, but I don't think I could squeeze in a 235/40/17 in the front.

Here is the gospel on wheel/tire fitment - http://www.dodgestang.com/Tire Fitment Guide 65-6.pdf

Tim

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That -2 will certainly make it stick on the turns

I ran 235 45 17 successfully on a 17x8 with -1 for year. I now run 245 40 17 on the front but I do have -2 plus on the camber. I also have never rolled the front fenders

 

golf4283

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Ok so do you guys recommend a 235 or 225 on my front. All I have done is a shelby drop and this is my front suspension

http://www.classicperform.com/NewProducts/2006/NewFiles/NovaSubFrame.htm

will 235's fit well or should i go down to a 225?

 

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Do you have the Classic Performance Products suspension installed? If so, how do you kike it?

 

golf4283

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It's is going to be installed in a couple weeks. Ill do a little writeup once I get my car done. Haven't driven it in 4 years.

 

65up2d8

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I'll look forward to seeeing it. Interesting looking setup. Good luck getting the car back on the road.