what's the widest tire I can fit?

stykthyn · Mar 18, 2007

I got some split 5's from a 98 gt that are on my 93. they have 245/45/17 tires, but I am wondering, what is the widest I can put out back? I really love that meaty look.
on another note. I am saving for some fr500's in the near future. what would it take for 10.5's to fit in the back?

90mustangGT · Mar 18, 2007

Hate to tell you this, but going any wider than a 255, it going to distort the tire's footprint. You could put a 275 on there if you want, it will fit and bulge out the sides if that is what your looking for.

Mustang5L5 · Mar 18, 2007

You could get a 275/40/17 to fit on that rim, but the bulge will be excessive and the tire will roll over onto itself in turns.

Stick with the 245/45 or maybe go for a 255/45

jfran430 · Mar 18, 2007

oh no .... i have had my mind set on going witha a 245/45/17 275/40/17 set up for a while now .. they are only 9 inch rims but the two sizes just go together so good ... my parade just got rained on though .. have either of you had bad past experience with this combo? .. i plan on lowering the car also .. so let me know what you guys think ... sorry to barge in on your thread also lol .. i was going to suggest a 275/40 though ...

Mustang5L5 · Mar 18, 2007

jfran430 said:
oh no .... i have had my mind set on going witha a 245/45/17 275/40/17 set up for a while now .. they are only 9 inch rims but the two sizes just go together so good ... .

Well, the split 5-spokes that the original poster has are 17x8 wheels. If you have 17x9's you are good to go with the 275's.

Kabuki_notch · Mar 18, 2007

when you get the fr500's I had 18x10's on my 93 cobra with 285 tire little massaging in the inner fender and it fit.

jfran430 · Mar 18, 2007

Mustang5L5 said:
Well, the split 5-spokes that the original poster has are 17x8 wheels. If you have 17x9's you are good to go with the 275's.

Ahhh!!! Excelent lol .. wow thats a relief .. I didnt even think about his being not as wide .. thanks alot!

25thmustang · Mar 18, 2007

Im going 285s on an 18x10 on the fox... eek!

stykthyn · Mar 18, 2007

thanx guys, I guess I will just stick with the 245's for now.

GSXRMIXXER · Mar 18, 2007

i also have the 5 lug, split spoke wheels. do you guys think the 255 in the rear would look bad? i have 235 but need new tires soon.

GSXRMIXXER · Mar 18, 2007

ok im not trying to thread jack but now you have me thinking. if i purchased some 18X10 wheels for the rear would i be able to fit 285/35-18 tires? i have a 88 GT with a 5 lug conversion from a SN95 (complete rear end) thanks

Mustang5L5 · Mar 18, 2007

You will need to run the fox-track rear end to even have a shot at fitting 18x10's out back.

That means North cobra brackets and ranger axles to bring the wheels in

25thmustang · Mar 18, 2007

I have ranger axles, NRC brackets and will have 18x10s with 285/35s soon. 5 lug is done, wheels are here, tires should be coming soon!

GSXRMIXXER · Mar 18, 2007

Mustang5L5 said:
You will need to run the fox-track rear end to even have a shot at fitting 18x10's out back.

That means North cobra brackets and ranger axles to bring the wheels in

so what's the best i can do with SN95 rear end? 18X9? whats the biggest tire? thanks

25thmustang · Mar 19, 2007

Depends on backspacing etc... My friend has 275s on an 18x9 ROH and it fits, but does stick out a slight bit. I am going with 18x10 DD Bullitts and it should sit right with the fender and "should" clear the inner wheel well, shock, and LCA!

stykthyn · Mar 19, 2007

post some pics when you get the dd bullits on. those are gonna look sick

iwashmycar · Mar 19, 2007

The 275/40 fits FINE on an 8" rim. Heck I had 275/40 all the way around for like 2 weeks. They were bald though so I got new tires. The 275's are on in my sig

heres a better angle. The camera was set wrong. sry

View attachment 395376

GSXRMIXXER · Mar 19, 2007

looks good i'm going 275 when i get some $$

iwashmycar · Mar 19, 2007

just dont do it on the front. I forgot to mention it rubbed a little.

GSXRMIXXER · Mar 19, 2007

iwashmycar said:
just dont do it on the front. I forgot to mention it rubbed a little.

what would work good in the front? 245's or 255's?

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