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Old December 24th, 2008, 08:23 AM   #1
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Which tire size do you think I should use.I am looking at 275/50/15 or 275/60/15.They will be on a 91 coupe.The rims are 15x8 Draglites with 5.5 b/s. I have aftermarket rear upper and lowers,4 cyl rear springs and the car is not lowered.
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Old December 24th, 2008, 09:57 AM   #2
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the 50s are @ 26 inches talll and the 60s are @28 inches tall . i say go with the 50s unless you have 456 gears
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I have 327 gears in it now but I have a set of 373's to go in.
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go with the 275-50-15s
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Will i have to remove the quad shock.I saw where some people flipped them.
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Originally Posted by novamastr View Post
Will i have to remove the quad shock.I saw where some people flipped them.

on 9" wide rims i didnt have to, you might
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Will i have to remove the quad shock.I saw where some people flipped them.
if you have after market uppers and lowers why keep the quad shocks???
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Originally Posted by 89lx View Post
if you have after market uppers and lowers why keep the quad shocks???
aftermarket lowers alone will suffice. throw the quads in the garbage
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Old December 26th, 2008, 03:51 PM   #9
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ive got 295/50/15's under mine and they dont rub. 1990 coupe with 4 cylinder springs in the rear with 15x8 weld rims
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