what's the widest tire I can fit?

[stykthyn]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[stykthyn]

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

 

[GSXRMIXXER]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[iwashmycar]

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]

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

 

[iwashmycar]

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

 

[GSXRMIXXER]

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?