tires

mflachs · #1 (**permalink**) 04-01-09, 07:39 PM

I have a 76 mustang cobra II and I want to know what is the widest tire I can use? Thanks

COBRAIIW · #2 (**permalink**) 04-01-09, 08:00 PM

If you read the sticky at the beginning of the discussion page, you should find your answer, and some other alternatives.
Usable tire width is determined by a lot of factors.

**Dano78** · #3 (**permalink**) 04-02-09, 12:32 AM

Best to choose a set of wheels or at least choose a certain rim diameter before talking tires. Depending on the rim's backspacing available will depend on how much tire you can stuff in there.

mflachs · #4 (**permalink**) 04-02-09, 08:15 PM

I put a just the rim off a 86 or 87 mustang that was 15 x 7 rim and there seemed to be plenty of room????? It wasn't rubbing on anything when I turned it.

Steel Steeds · #5 (**permalink**) 04-03-09, 02:08 PM

Have you actually driven it with those wheels on it? I put '88 GT wheels on mine, and it seemed great - in the air. As soon as I put the car on the ground, the inside lip of the rim hit the control arm solidly. I'm running 1/4" spacers, and I ground the inside lip of the rim a bit too.
I've got 225/60R15 tires on it.

mflachs · #6 (**permalink**) 04-03-09, 07:26 PM

The car just has one coat of primer on it as it was just stripped down to bear metal just days ago. I took off the white and blues stripes to make it black with the gold stripes. I think it looks much better.