I didn't say "from" this century,.....I said "in".Really.....because I swore the '87-'93 Fox body was built last century?
I actually think they are too much tire for my setup, I haven't tried to bring it out of the hole seriously but there is no wheel spin through the gears.
Just remember, a little tire spin is usually what prevents you from exposing another weak link in the drivetrain.
Start hooking too hard, too often and you'll send that T5 south, or one of the not overly atrong 28-spline axles.
Personally, I still like the raked look on a fox. My car sits a little higher in the rear....for carrying the kiddos. ( they've gotten big )lol.
I like that customized spring perch. [emoji106]
Yes it does. The treadwaer usually reflects the compound in the tire. Age of a tire plays a part, too. Date codes are really important. The older the tire the harder the compound will become.Does the treadware number tell you how soft the tire is?
I understand all that, what I meant was treadware rating on the tires that are being compared, like nitto 555, we always talk tire size but never a mention about treadware, my tires have a 300, I've read some daily driver classes require at least a 200.Yes it does. The treadwaer usually reflects the compound in the tire. Age of a tire plays a part, too. Date codes are really important. The older the tire the harder the compound will become.
Tread wear on drag radials is usually around 00. The softer the tire the easier it'll hook...to a point. You've got to factor in the compounds oil consistency and how they are affected by temperature.I understand all that, what I meant was treadware rating on the tires that are being compared, like nitto 555, we always talk tire size but never a mention about treadware, my tires have a 300, I've read some daily driver classes require at least a 200.
Just wunder'n way it is never discussed, what would a treadware rating on say drag radials be?
If that's the case, then no wheel is gonna fit w/o hanging out. A stock mustang rear will only need 6" back spacing to get a wide wheel (10") under/even with the quarter.Something else that might come into play ,l think my car has a turbo thunderbird rear end which I understand is about 1 3/4"s wider than stock rear. Puts the tires out a little too much for just a fender roll.
If that's the case, then no wheel is gonna fit w/o hanging out. A stock mustang rear will only need 6" back spacing to get a wide wheel (10") under/even with the quarter.
From looking at yours, and judging purely from the pics, I'd bet that those 8.5" wheels are 3.5" BS. Check your backspacing.
I've found through the few fox bodies i've dealt with that a 275 is about as big as you can run, even then, if you want it tucked, you'll have to roll the quarters. 285's can fit if you beat in the inner tub.I think you are close with the back spacing at 3.5", I'll have to measure. But with that said it's an 8.5" wheel with an 11.5" wide tire on it, there is just not enough room within the wheel well / fender for that much tire without tubbing. I've been looking at a lot of photos on FB of cars with large tires and they are all lifted in the rear or tubbed out. I will be buying a thinner tire (275 / 265 x 60 or 70 x 15) that should fit better but I'm still wanting to use a taller tire like a 60 or 70 series (411 gears), so a small lift will still be necessary.
thanks Dave, I took off 245 x 45 x 17"s on 9" wide rims and with the car being lowered 2.5" they would rub the bottom of the wheel well on a big dump.I've found through the few fox bodies i've dealt with that a 275 is about as big as you can run, even then, if you want it tucked, you'll have to roll the quarters. 285's can fit if you beat in the inner tub.
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