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Old 07-27-2008, 08:30 AM
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Default WIDEST TIRE ON 86 5.0

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IS THE WIDEST TIRE ON IN THE REAR OF A FOX BODY?
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Old 07-28-2008, 06:44 PM
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the widest tire really depends on how deep you pockets go, but a 275 tire would be a modest size
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Old 07-28-2008, 06:47 PM
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just throw a 315, im SURE you wont rub, lol


stock wells and quad shocks, 245, removing quads, 275, mini tubbing 315ish
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Old 07-29-2008, 02:14 PM
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A friend has a 5lug swap. Rear are Ranger axles to fix the stock fox track length. He swapped to disc's as well. I'm doing the same exact setup, and with a little fender rolling we are fitting 285/35's on an 18inch rim, lowered, with no rubbing issues!


PS thats with no quads though.
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Old 07-29-2008, 02:27 PM
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how big is your hammer?
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Old 07-29-2008, 02:31 PM
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No hammer? I just used a baseball bat to roll the fender lip a lil bit and that was it on my buddy's car - on mine we'll find out when i get the rims on there!
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Old 07-29-2008, 02:35 PM
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i wasnt talking to you
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Old 07-29-2008, 02:44 PM
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My bad.....
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Old 07-29-2008, 05:05 PM
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I was reading in my 5.0 mag that with mavromont industries pony wheels you can fit a 315 with only rolling the inner fender. I was going to try this on my 87, but its nowhere near ready for it. anybody else tried this?
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I have run a 32x17.5x15 on the back of my 85 GT..................with a lil modification.
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