Biggest Tires On Pony Rims?

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  1. TwoToneHatch Active Member

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    Hey all,

    I am getting new rear tires on my '89 and i would like to get something wider than 225's. How big can I safely go without modification ?
    TwoToneHatch, Aug 24, 2008
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  2. MahFiVeOh Founding Member

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    I have 245/50/16 all the way around on mine.
    MahFiVeOh, Aug 24, 2008
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  3. TwoToneHatch Active Member

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    Would a 255/50/16 fit??
    TwoToneHatch, Aug 24, 2008
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  4. Mustang5L5 Founding Member

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    Yes. I wouldn't go any wider than that though
    Mustang5L5, Aug 25, 2008
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    I have 245's all the way around on my ponys and they look too balooney to me. If I ever have to get another set of tires on those rims I might try 235's.
    LiquidGT, Aug 25, 2008
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    255/50's fit fine. Not to bad on the side buldge....Just depends on ur taste. But I would not go any bigger than that as suggested..... FWIW....I run BFG drag radials and have no wear issues.
    squeak93, Aug 25, 2008
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  7. TwoToneHatch Active Member

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    Thanks Everyone ! :nice:
    TwoToneHatch, Aug 25, 2008
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    Pony Rs on your car FTW!!! :D
    25thmustang, Aug 25, 2008
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  9. 1990Coupe Founding Member

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    A friend of mine had 275 DR's on a set of turbines :rlaugh:

    never had any issues though :shrug:
    1990Coupe, Aug 25, 2008
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    I had 275/50/15 as well no rubbing on turbines.
    Zignas X, Aug 28, 2008
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  11. Aliate X New Member

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    255/50/16's in the rear

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    Aliate X, Aug 29, 2008
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  12. FastDriver Moderator

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    Wow! Nice pics! And, I still LOVE the look of ponies on the ol' fox.

    Chris
    FastDriver, Aug 30, 2008
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    But it's a 15" rim vs a 16" rim. The 15 has a larger sidewall allowing it more room to flex for the 275.

    16's don't have that much
    Mustang5L5, Aug 30, 2008
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  14. TwoToneHatch Active Member

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    Well I just put the 255/50/16 tires on and they fit good , don't rub and look pretty nice :nice:

    Oh, And Aliate X your car is sick ! It's hard to beat the look of a clean Black LX !:D
    TwoToneHatch, Aug 30, 2008
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    Search function ftw.:D I know this is an old thread but could you post up some pics please......i need new tires for the rear and was going to go wider.
    .Thx


    PS Aliate, what size front tires are you running? 245/50/16??
    MahFiVeOh, Jan 1, 2009
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    i fit 27x10.5 MT ETs on mine

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    jako92, Jan 1, 2009
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  17. FastDriver Moderator

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    Sweet chrome ponies, man. Foxes are badass!
    FastDriver, Jan 1, 2009
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  18. SVT32VDOHC waiting for the next hack atta

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    IMO, 245-50-R16 are the best looking tires on a 16X7 Pony wheels, but obviously, 255's will fit.
    SVT32VDOHC, Jan 1, 2009
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