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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 10:23 PM
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Default Help me pick a tire size for 16x7.5 wheels...

Please help me pick a tire size for 16x7.5 wheels. Should I go with a tire that is a bit larger/wider in the back? I want to fill the wheel well a bit more for looks. THANKS!!!
Old Apr 14, 2013 | 02:08 AM
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right now I have much larger in the rear than the front. I have 245 in the front and honestly I dont like it. I think they are rubbing. Ive seen signs of rubbing but my wheels are so wide, 245 is as narrow as I can really go.

I am guessing you have stock sn95 wheels on a 96-98. 225 is enough IMHO for the front and anything over 255 looks sexy in the back. I did have 315 Drag radials and it was over kil.
Old Apr 14, 2013 | 08:20 AM
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A 7.5 inch wheel out back wont fill out the wheel well . I have a 10.5'' wide wheel out back with a 275/40R17 tire and it is still tucked in a bit. Now if you want to fill the gap between the top of the tire and the fender then you need to lower the car a bit.
Old Apr 14, 2013 | 09:30 AM
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I have wheel D from this link on a 2000 V6.

http://www.miracerros.com/mustang/2000_specs.html


Originally Posted by SXGT
right now I have much larger in the rear than the front. I have 245 in the front and honestly I dont like it. I think they are rubbing. Ive seen signs of rubbing but my wheels are so wide, 245 is as narrow as I can really go.

I am guessing you have stock sn95 wheels on a 96-98. 225 is enough IMHO for the front and anything over 255 looks sexy in the back. I did have 315 Drag radials and it was over kil.
Old Apr 14, 2013 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Fred Meyer
I have wheel D from this link on a 2000 V6.

http://www.miracerros.com/mustang/2000_specs.html
That's a cool link.

I think you should stick with the recommended tire size.
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by supersnake67
A 7.5 inch wheel out back wont fill out the wheel well . I have a 10.5'' wide wheel out back with a 275/40R17 tire and it is still tucked in a bit. Now if you want to fill the gap between the top of the tire and the fender then you need to lower the car a bit.
He's asking about 16" tires, not 17".
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Sonic Mustang
He's asking about 16" tires, not 17".
I know , I can read. He asked this question in 2 different threads. And I gave him an answer in both. Was just telling him what I was using to answer his "GAP" question.
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