Will 15X10 Draglites fit a stock fox??

LarsD · Jul 15, 2004

Found a deal on some 15X10's but I don't know if they'll fit my hatch or not. Anyone know?

85GTlover · Jul 15, 2004

They will fit as long as your tire width is no more than 11" or so. You may have to flip your quad shocks around. For sure 275 50 15 tires will fit even 295's have been known to fit that is almost 12" wide. You might get a little rubbing going over bumps...might not, you could always "roll" the fenders a little bit if there are any clearance issues.

TIMMY2734 · Jul 15, 2004

im going to try mine on tomorrow, just one rim. 275-50-15 BFG. I got a killer deal on the set, so i couldnt pass them up

Jimmys 92LX · Jul 15, 2004

it really all depends on the backspacing of the wheel, a 5 and 1/2" backspaced will fit, but a 6 and 1/2" backspaced will hit the frame rails. I run 8" wide with 4 and 1/2" backspacing and 275/60/15 BFGoodrich Drag Radials with no rubbing, but my fenders have been rolled too. So that helps, especially if there are people in the back seat, which there never is except for my daughter and she don't weigh 25 pounds, so it's not a problem for me. I will probably be going to 10" wide myself soon, but with a 5 and 1/2 backspacing.

89MustangGX · Jul 15, 2004

Jimmys 92LX said:
it really all depends on the backspacing of the wheel, a 5 and 1/2" backspaced will fit, but a 6 and 1/2" backspaced will hit the frame rails. I run 8" wide with 4 and 1/2" backspacing and 275/60/15 BFGoodrich Drag Radials with no rubbing, but my fenders have been rolled too. So that helps, especially if there are people in the back seat, which there never is except for my daughter and she don't weigh 25 pounds, so it's not a problem for me. I will probably be going to 10" wide myself soon, but with a 5 and 1/2 backspacing.

The 6.5" BS will not hit rub on any part of the frame, but you CANNOT run a quad shock with it. It is a tighter fit, but fits inside the wheel well nicely, though you may have some rubbing depending on tire size. The 5.5" BS will stick out far enough that if the rear squats you will rub the fenderlips -- rolling them is almost a must with this BS. With either setup you may have to adjust exhaust.

04sleeper · Jul 15, 2004

That about sums it up.

LarsD · Jul 16, 2004

Well the deal fell through already, but it's good info to know! Especially since my car came with rolled fenders.

Jimmys 92LX · Jul 16, 2004

89Mustang is right, you will have to remove the quad shocks with any backspacing 10" wide wheel. I tried a set of them on my 92 with a 6 and 1/2" BS and the tire that was mounted on the rim (275/50/15) hit right on the frame rail, I had the car on a floor jack and could not even turn the tire it rubbed so bad. I know the 5 and 1/2" BS will fit, even with my 275/60/15's.

D347643 · Jul 16, 2004

6 1/2 with a 1/2 inch spacer works great with my 295/50/15's. too bad they dont just have 6 inch backspacing. i had to pound the inner fender and take my quads out though,.

89MustangGX · Jul 16, 2004

Jimmys 92LX said:
89Mustang is right, you will have to remove the quad shocks with any backspacing 10" wide wheel. I tried a set of them on my 92 with a 6 and 1/2" BS and the tire that was mounted on the rim (275/50/15) hit right on the frame rail, I had the car on a floor jack and could not even turn the tire it rubbed so bad. I know the 5 and 1/2" BS will fit, even with my 275/60/15's.

That wasn't really what I said. You can run quads with a 5.5" BS 10" wheel, though tiresize also becomes an issue.

I'm not real sure why your tires hit the framerail, they should have hit other stuff before that -- maybe the taller tire will act a little different in what it contacts? I run 10" wheels, 6.5" BS, with 26x11.50's and no rubbing except in one spot on tight corners -- and that's with no hammering or adjustments at all.

TIMMY2734 · Jul 16, 2004

i just threw them on today and didnt really like the look. They stick out a bit too much for my tastes. However, they didnt touch the quad shock or the frame rail with
275-50s

90mustangGT · Jul 16, 2004

Good stuff

I'm glad you posted this thread LarsD because I was wondering this question myself.

Rim width effects the size of the contact patch and the stability of the tire. Most run 8" wide 15" wheels, but 10" wide will allow a wider tire and keep it more stable. You could run a 265/60R15 on a 8" or 10", but it's going to sway around more on the 8" wide wheel. I want as much beef under the rear as I can get because power is usless without traction.

cjman15 · Jul 16, 2004

Why do you need quad-shocks anyway?

90mustangGT · Jul 16, 2004

cjman15 said:
Why do you need quad-shocks anyway?

Quad shocks are just dampeners. I don't understand the hate towards them. If you do start to wheel hop, they will dampen it, considering they are working properly. If wheel hop isn't a problem, and you take them off and still no wheel hop, then they are just extra weight. If wheel hop is a problem these will probally cure the problem.

monsterstang70 · Jul 17, 2004

how would I figure out how big of a tire I can fit in my 79 stang?

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