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Old 03-10-2005, 08:19 PM
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Just want to know how wide of i tire i could go before i would have to do some mods? i have a 89 mustang GT. thanks for the help lata

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Old 03-10-2005, 08:20 PM
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255's with quad shocks, 295's without quad shocks in the rear.
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Old 03-10-2005, 08:20 PM
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What rims do you currently have on the car?
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Old 03-10-2005, 08:26 PM
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i have stock pony rims (16) but i would get new ones with tires
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Old 03-10-2005, 08:53 PM
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will it affect it very much to take the quad shocks off???
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Old 03-10-2005, 08:54 PM
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I am currently running 24/50/16 in tghe rear. And I have no problems with rubbing. I am also add the Ford Motorsportsprings next week.[sm=bling.gif][sm=happy046.gif]
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Old 03-10-2005, 09:02 PM
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i will also be getting new lower control arms because then i can eliminate my quad shocks
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Old 03-10-2005, 09:33 PM
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well i have 17x9's in the rear and i cant put my finger inbetween the tire and shock with the 245/45's they have on them.
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Im going 275's in the rear on 15x8.5 inch draglights, they are coming tomorrow.
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