• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

What size front tire for draglite 3.5s?

  • Thread starter Thread starter prodetroit
  • Start date Start date Nov 11, 2004

prodetroit

New Member
Oct 7, 2004
15
0
1
Nov 11, 2004
#1
  • Nov 11, 2004
  • #1
I want to run a set of Mickey Thompson fronts but am unsure as to what size tire to order. Anyone on the board give me a clue?

I"ll be running 26x11.5x15 ET Street in the rear on a set of 15x10 /w 6.5bs Draglites.

1988 LX Hatchback
 
T

Trigger

Founding Member
Apr 2, 2001
45
0
0
Puyallup, WA
Nov 11, 2004
#2
  • Nov 11, 2004
  • #2
If I'm not mistaken, you can run a 175 or 185 R 15 on them. They're a Volkswagen Beetle (old one) tire.
 

stealthracing

New Member
Nov 10, 2004
48
0
0
Nov 11, 2004
#3
  • Nov 11, 2004
  • #3
i use the mt sportsman front on a 15x 5 inch draglite, when i bought the tire it said it would fit 3.5-7 inch rim. i should have bought the 3.5 front, just so you know, your're probably gonna need a wheel spacer to clear a factory style caliper.
 

prodetroit

New Member
Oct 7, 2004
15
0
1
Nov 12, 2004
#4
  • Nov 12, 2004
  • #4
stealthracing said:
i use the mt sportsman front on a 15x 5 inch draglite, when i bought the tire it said it would fit 3.5-7 inch rim. i should have bought the 3.5 front, just so you know, your're probably gonna need a wheel spacer to clear a factory style caliper.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the info Stealth!
 

rd

Founding Member
Jan 12, 2000
3,316
63
109
Ocean Springs MS
Nov 12, 2004
#5
  • Nov 12, 2004
  • #5
I run 165R15's on my 5 inch Draglites, and I have seen a bunch of them on, and am told they work on the 3 in ones too. For some reason they are typically called that, vice 165R70-15's, I think. And yes, they are apparently a stock VW beetle size.
 
8

89coupex2

New Member
Jan 21, 2004
18
0
0
Nov 12, 2004
#6
  • Nov 12, 2004
  • #6
If you want to run the MT Et Fronts you will probably want to go with the 26x4.5-15 part #3007. If the car is going to be driven on the street these tires are probably not the best choice.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

G
Fox Tire Size for 16" Pony Wheels on 1984 LX Convertible
  • gw7
  • Jun 24, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
109
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Saturday at 7:13 PM
Qtrhrse23
Q
O
Good all around perfornace-ish tires?
  • optionizerSS
  • Jan 25, 2026
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
7
Views
344
2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk- Jun 15, 2026
TPony
28"x9" tire clearance
  • Sparky714
  • Jun 15, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
14
Views
860
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 19, 2025
Sparky714
Wheels-Tires What size tires for a 18x10/18x9 setup?
  • AnthonyA1234
  • Dec 8, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
15
Views
1K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Dec 27, 2024
LX Dave
S
Requesting Guidance for 306 motor swap - Fuel? - SD? MAF?
  • So_Flo
  • Jul 26, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
32
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jan 4, 2026
Mcmahst
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?