Tires on 10 holes

Mavrick

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I did a search, and couldn't find exactly what i need to know. I'm not really familier with tire sizes etc...

The tires that came on my 10 holes, are 205/65/r15's. I plan on using two of the better tires for the front, and buy some 235's or 245's for the back.

I noticed that on hard turns (fully cranked), the drivers side tire rubbed the LX ground effect a bit, but my car is also out of alignment quite a bit.

Will these tire sizes be alright for me or what?

 

Mavrick

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ttt

 

25thmustang

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Stock for 10 holes was 225/60/15...

those shouldnt rub... But a 235 or 245 would be okay!

 

Mavrick

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Ya, i figured they should be fine.

I am using these 205/65/r15's for the front as they are so skinny.

the 65 is sidewall right? So how tall are these tires compared to stock 26" ?

 

90mustangGT

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10 Holes are 15x7. The tire size stock is suposed to be like said above 225/60R15 which is 25.7" tall tire. I'm not sure about the 65 series tire now but it shouldn't be any higher. As for the back, stuffing a really large tire such as a 275 series will just bulge out and make the back unstable but won't be much wider on the ground because the tire will be misshaped. I would do what you planned for the front and get some 235/60R15's drag radials for the back, and when it is time for the fronts to be replaced get some 215/60R15's. I think that combo would look and perform better.

 

Mavrick

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90mustangGT: Pretty much exactly what i was thinking, just might not be able to afford drag radials quite yet.

I never planned on trying to use a 275 wide tire.. max 245 if i can get away with it, with good tire wear.

Thanks for the replies.

 

QUICK91LX

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i personally would lose the 10 holes and get a set of used ponies and use a 235/50 or 245/50 all the way around. either that or a 225/55 front and a 245/50 rear. as for the rubbing with the 205's, your alignment might be slightly out. my 91 was only slightly out and it rubbed at full left lock. that was with 225/55/16's

 

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i run 235/60/15's on 10 holes on all 4. with these tires, they are a bit taller so you speedo will be a off a bit. also, if you decide to buy rims, skip the pony's and get yourself some 17's.

 

maverick0716

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FYI- 205/65/15 are the same overall diameter as stock (225/60/15)

 

Mavrick

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Thanks mav, thats what i was looking for.

I'm on a super tight budget, so i can't afford much at all. I have to focus on fixing a few things, so i can safety my car and get it on the road in the summer!