tires

nylxnv · January 30th, 2008, 12:19 PM

I am going to try to run a MT ET Street on the back of my 88 LX. Will a 255-60-15 fit with no probs. This will be on a stock 10 hole wheel. Thanks for any help.

ThreeHonks302 · January 30th, 2008, 01:14 PM

It should fit. I have M/T full drag slicks on the same 10 hole wheel, never gives me any problems

nylxnv · January 30th, 2008, 02:13 PM

What size are the slicks?

invisa stang · January 30th, 2008, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by nylxnv

What size are the slicks?

255-60-15

ThreeHonks302 · January 30th, 2008, 03:16 PM

i dont kno who you were asking, but i have 10.5" slicks... they fit on that rim fine. im surprised cause i think its only a 7" rim

nylxnv · January 30th, 2008, 04:07 PM

Yeah I was thinking they were about that size. I was wondering because it is only a 7" rim. I almost wonder if I cant fit a 275 on it. I was asking you by the way. Clearly the guy above knew the answer better though.

Thanks for your help.

Josh

invisa stang · January 30th, 2008, 04:14 PM

the only way to get a 275 to fit on a fox is to remove that spring in the back of your car

i cant remember what its called but i know without moving that spring the bigest you can fit is a 255

ryans88gt · January 30th, 2008, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by nylxnv

I am going to try to run a MT ET Street on the back of my 88 LX. Will a 255-60-15 fit with no probs. This will be on a stock 10 hole wheel. Thanks for any help.

So....anyway....you realize that the 255/60 is a 28 inch tall tire, right?

it'll probably fit on an LX, but that is likely a taller tire than you need. What gear ratio are you running and what times are you expecting?

sniperrider · January 30th, 2008, 06:16 PM

whats the biggest tire/slick i can get on a 4 lug 16'' cobra rim? for an lx? i cant find street legal slicks anywhere?

whiteboycustom · January 30th, 2008, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by invisa stang

the only way to get a 275 to fit on a fox is to remove that spring in the back of your car

i cant remember what its called but i know without moving that spring the bigest you can fit is a 255

its the "quad shock"

and i have MT ET drag radial 275/50/15 on a 15x8 dl on a 83 coupe, i had some rub issues but i rolled the fender and took a hammer to the inside of the fenderwell

whiteboycustom · January 30th, 2008, 06:26 PM

nylxnv · January 31st, 2008, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

So....anyway....you realize that the 255/60 is a 28 inch tall tire, right?

it'll probably fit on an LX, but that is likely a taller tire than you need. What gear ratio are you running and what times are you expecting?

I thought that it was a 27 in tire. I am stock geared now but am going to go with a 3.73 next month. I am not expecting any times right now. I just got the car and am going to go out and run a couple times to get the feel for it. I have the 7 inch stock wheel and was just looking for something that was going to hook up. I was going to go with a 235 (which I thought was a 26 incher)but wasnt sure if that was just a waste of money or not.

Goblin · January 31st, 2008, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

So....anyway....you realize that the 255/60 is a 28 inch tall tire, right?

it'll probably fit on an LX, but that is likely a taller tire than you need. What gear ratio are you running and what times are you expecting?

Since when is a 255/60/15 a 28" tall tire? A 275/60/15 is a 28" tall tire... the 255mm tire with a 60a/s is 27".

Originally Posted by nylxnv

I thought that it was a 27 in tire. I am stock geared now but am going to go with a 3.73 next month. I am not expecting any times right now. I just got the car and am going to go out and run a couple times to get the feel for it. I have the 7 inch stock wheel and was just looking for something that was going to hook up. I was going to go with a 235 (which I thought was a 26 incher)but wasnt sure if that was just a waste of money or not.

The 255mm tire will fit no problem. The 235mm would definately suit your needs alot better with your stock gearing, because its an inch shorter than the 255mm (assuming both have a 60% aspect ratio). The trick to selecting tires is to run the smallest you can hook with. A 235mm should be plenty.

tvc2389 · January 31st, 2008, 04:44 PM

i have 275's on my cobra rims and they fit perfect

nylxnv · February 1st, 2008, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Goblin

Since when is a 255/60/15 a 28" tall tire? A 275/60/15 is a 28" tall tire... the 255mm tire with a 60a/s is 27".

The 255mm tire will fit no problem. The 235mm would definately suit your needs alot better with your stock gearing, because its an inch shorter than the 255mm (assuming both have a 60% aspect ratio). The trick to selecting tires is to run the smallest you can hook with. A 235mm should be plenty.

Thanks Goblin. I appreciate the help.

January 30th, 2008, 12:19 PM	#1
nylxnv Newbie 1988 Ford Mustang LX Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	tires I am going to try to run a MT ET Street on the back of my 88 LX. Will a 255-60-15 fit with no probs. This will be on a stock 10 hole wheel. Thanks for any help.

January 30th, 2008, 04:07 PM	#6
nylxnv Newbie 1988 Ford Mustang LX Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah I was thinking they were about that size. I was wondering because it is only a 7" rim. I almost wonder if I cant fit a 275 on it. I was asking you by the way. Clearly the guy above knew the answer better though. Thanks for your help. Josh __________________ 2005 Nissan Titan--JBA Exhaust, S&B Intake, 2* Timing Advance--15.5 1988 Ford Mustang LX--Stock block, heads and intake, boltons and Zex 50 shot--Track Car--13.9@99MPH

January 30th, 2008, 04:14 PM	#7
invisa stang Regular 1992 mustang lx notch Join Date: May 2007 Location: shelton, ct Posts: 423 iTrader: 0 reviews	the only way to get a 275 to fit on a fox is to remove that spring in the back of your car i cant remember what its called but i know without moving that spring the bigest you can fit is a 255 __________________ [rides 1987 ford F-350 XLT Lariat 7.3L idi diesel projects 1979 ford F-350 custom (soon to get 7.3Lidi diesel) 1992 ford mustang notch (just shell soon to get engine and drive train hopefully)

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