Tire size for 91 lx 5.0

[Bossmanmustang91]

I know the stock size on 91 5.0's are 225/55/ZR16 but aim looking to go a little wider on my 16" pony wheels. All the suspension is new and tight. Any suggestions on what size to go with. I would like to go with 245/50/16's all around but don't want them to rub. I also don't want to have any issues with the rims. Thanks.

 

[madspeed]

245/50 on the rear. might rub up front. Any suspension work?

 

[David Pepiton]

245s would be great in the rear maybe 235s in the front

 

[Bossmanmustang91]

Yea complete eibach pro street set up front and back with bbk rear control arms and new quad shocks.

 

[Bossmanmustang91]

I'd like to keep the same size on all four corners. Where do u think they would run up front?

 

[cenok is family]

I had 245s rear and 225s up front when I had pony wheels. no issues with rubbing

 

[madspeed]

would likely rub at full lock up front. Im running 245/45/17 up front with no issues btw

 

[Bossmanmustang91]

If your running 245 45 17's up front wouldn't I be ok with 245 50 16's

 

[cenok is family]

Not necessarily. Different profile and wheel size. 245/50/16 has more side bulge than 245/45/17

 

[cenok is family]

On a side note, I had a buddy who had 245/50/16s all around and I don't believe he had any rubbing issues

 

[MikeH686]

Not necessarily. Different profile and wheel size. 245/50/16 has more side bulge than 245/45/17

Where did you get that from? Side bulge is based on wheel width not profile size

 

[Mustang5L5]

When i had pony wheels, i ran 245/50/16 all aroun on my lowered 88. Rubbed at full lock, but managable

 

[Bossmanmustang91]

What do u mean by full lock up?

 

[84Ttop]

Full lock up = Steering wheel turned all the way to the lock (stop)

 

[madspeed]

add a few steering limters to prevent full lock

 

[madspeed]

When i had pony wheels, i ran 245/50/16 all aroun on my lowered 88. Rubbed at full lock, but managable

they likely rubbed on the drivers side at the sway bar

 

[cenok is family]

Where did you get that from? Side bulge is based on wheel width not profile size

i didn't get it from anywhere. i was generalizing when i said "wheel size" to include width and height. both contribute to bulge.

 

[xracer22]

I had 245/50-16 up front with 255/55-16 rear on roh wheels and had no problems. Wheels were on my 88 coupe and my 88 t-top hatch. Both however had stock suspension.

 

[mikestang63]

I prefer the same size tire on all 4 wheels, otherwise tire rotation is pointless side to side.

 

[Bossmanmustang91]

Just slapped on 245/50/16's on all four corners with no rubbing issues. Looks and feels great. Thanks for all the info.