rear end width/tire size question

k_schutte · July 1st, 2010, 10:09 PM

Hey guys... I have an '87 mustang I just recently finished building a 460/C6 for. I am told the car is equipped with an explorer 8.8", disc brake rear end. It is an 8.8 and it does have discs but it also has the 4-bolt pattern so I need to verify 100%.

I am wondering if anyone knows about what size tire I can fit on it with a 15X8 rim with 4.5" back spacing if it does indeed have an explorer rear end in it. I know it is only about 1/2" wider on each side than the mustang rear but I thought may be someone with experience in this could help save me some time/money...

JBIGBOOTSY · July 1st, 2010, 10:12 PM

Wouldnt you need 6.0" backspacing?

k_schutte · July 1st, 2010, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

Wouldnt you need 6.0" backspacing?

6" b.s. for a 10" rim is what people run... I ran these rims (15x8 DragLites) on my 7.5" Capri with 27"x10.5's with no issues. I just don't know exactly how this car compares, especially with the slightly wider rear end (if it is in fact an explorer rear).

k_schutte · July 2nd, 2010, 02:14 PM

BUMP!

Also, how can I find out if I have an explorer rear end for sure? Other than seeing if it has 31 spline axles... that tag is gone so that won't work either...

k_schutte · July 3rd, 2010, 09:56 PM

Bump!

k_schutte · July 6th, 2010, 06:41 PM

Really? NO ONE??

can someone at least tell me how to tell if I have an Explorer rear end?

July 1st, 2010, 10:09 PM	#1
k_schutte Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 reviews	rear end width/tire size question Hey guys... I have an '87 mustang I just recently finished building a 460/C6 for. I am told the car is equipped with an explorer 8.8", disc brake rear end. It is an 8.8 and it does have discs but it also has the 4-bolt pattern so I need to verify 100%. I am wondering if anyone knows about what size tire I can fit on it with a 15X8 rim with 4.5" back spacing if it does indeed have an explorer rear end in it. I know it is only about 1/2" wider on each side than the mustang rear but I thought may be someone with experience in this could help save me some time/money...

July 1st, 2010, 10:12 PM	#2
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wouldnt you need 6.0" backspacing? __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

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July 2nd, 2010, 02:14 PM	#4
k_schutte Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 reviews	BUMP! Also, how can I find out if I have an explorer rear end for sure? Other than seeing if it has 31 spline axles... that tag is gone so that won't work either...

July 3rd, 2010, 09:56 PM	#5
k_schutte Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bump!

July 6th, 2010, 06:41 PM	#6
k_schutte Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 reviews	Really? NO ONE?? can someone at least tell me how to tell if I have an Explorer rear end?

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