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Old 02-12-2007, 02:16 AM
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Ive noticed that, in general the steering radius of my 91 LX sucks. I was wondering if mustangs just dont turn sharp, or if i may have some sort of suspension problem. Also, is there any way to make it better? For tires i was looking at 245/50/16 to replace the stock size 225/55/16. Will I run into rubbing problems in the front if i go this wide? Also, will the steering raduis go down or up based on the width of my tires?
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Old 02-12-2007, 04:04 PM
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anyone know? please help
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Old 02-12-2007, 04:32 PM
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I have hear in the past that 245's are as wide as you want to go for the fronts to prevent rubbing, but don't know from personal experience. I am running 255's and they rub pretty bad so I wouldn't go past that.
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Old 02-12-2007, 04:58 PM
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mine turns great...cut the wheel and stomp it....she'll turn as sharp as you want her to!
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Old 02-12-2007, 06:11 PM
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I had 245s on my ponys and they rubbed on hard turns
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Old 02-12-2007, 06:27 PM
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School bus' have better steering radius' thena fox mustang.
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