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Old 06-11-2006, 10:49 PM
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I was wondering what is the biggest tire i can get on my 86 notchback mustang without tubbing it i was told a 26/10.50 i was wondeirng what kinda backspacing and what size rim i would need
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Old 06-11-2006, 11:00 PM
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a 6 or 6.5 back space..you should at least flip the quad shocks for a lil more clearance
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Old 06-11-2006, 11:03 PM
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I believe the Biggest tire and wheel for the fox body Mustang in the rear with out tubing it is the 315/35 on a 17x10.5. Sorry I dont know the back spaceing. With that tire and wheel on the back u will have 12inches of tire contact with the road. This is what I have on the back of my 88 Gt.
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Old 06-11-2006, 11:07 PM
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you will need a big @ss hammer to get those tires under it
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Old 06-11-2006, 11:28 PM
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I did use a hammer in a few spots, but it really wasnt necessary, I only did it for piece of mind. What ever the back spacing is on the deep dish bullits and a 1/2 inch wheel spacer and they will fit. I hope to have some pics posted this week.
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Old 06-11-2006, 11:40 PM
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i am gonna run a 15 sry i wrote the wrong thing down
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Old 06-12-2006, 12:43 AM
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i run 275/60r15 "28x10" rollled lip and little hammer work on backside. 15x8 weld with 5.5"bs
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