Carl5.0

Well, my 90 GT got a flat. I was thinkin about different tires anyways, so I guess it isn't so bad.

Anyways, what's the widest/best size tire I can get on the back w/ stock wheels? I'm lookin for a tire with some grip, but they can't wear out over night. I'd like the get a wider tire for obvious reasons. I'm lookin @ BFG T/As incase I get into some ****ty weather..in the summer, I'm goin to 5-lug and wheels/better tires then...just kinda need somen to get me through the spring, but some extra grip would be nice.

Thanks,
Carl

ZachW04Stang

255 is probably the widest you can fit on a 7 inch rim. But my 225's bubble over the rim a little to much for my taste.

Carl5.0

225s are what are on it now, but I'm lookin to go a little bigger. Will 245/60s work well? I'm know they would be a bit taller, but I'm gonna throw some 3.73s in @ the same time, so hopefully that'll help w/ traction until I can decide on u/l CAs.

Oh, when I order my ring/pinion, I don't need to get the "kit" do I?? Can't I just get the ring/pinion themselves??

frop

The kit includes bolts, crush sleeve, seal, shims, and other stuff you'll need.

vfast

why not a 245/50/15 ? ..same ht tire..you can even go 275/50/15 but thats it...

86gt5.0HO

Click on "overall diameter chart" It will help pick a wider tire but keep the same overall diameter.
http://tiresafety.com/replacement.asp

marx91

vfast is right, 275's is as big as you can go on a fox body,
i have 275/50/15's on an 8 inch weld wheel, i didnt use wheel
spacers and they do rub a little bit on the inside

Carl5.0

The Tire Rack, Discount Tire Direct, etc don't have anything decent in a 245/50 I've found. I want the best contact patch I can get w/o screwing myself. I'm almost set on some 245/60/15 BFG Radial T/As if no one has any better suggestions.

So I DO need to buy a kit when I swap the gears?? I'm not tryin to dump a ton of money, but I will do it right. Where would I wanna look to get a good 3.73 kit? I'd prefer someplace not in Ohio (Jegs, Summit, etc)..I don't wanna pay tax. I do some highway driving, but not a ton..are 3.73s my best choice? I hate to change my ratio this early in the modding process, but I can't take the 2.73s or whatever those high things are.

Carl5.0

I checked and 245/60s are a full inch taller than the 225/60s. Will that offset between the front and rear hurt me?