15" Cragers on 99GT
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15" Cragers on 99GT
Okay, in effort to be more unique, and to save money, as well as look more old muscle car-like, i am looking for a set up that involves 15" wheels on my 99GT, at stock height, (where it is likely to stay)
Does ANYONE have a similar set up to this? I am hoping for either someone who has this already, or knows enough about old tire ratings and sizes.. namely 15x7/8/10/12.
I want to know what they would compare to with modern numbers, ie: 275 & 315's
( i was already told to go with a 26" tire to prevent from needing to recal the speedo)
here is what im looking at
Back:
Cragar 08/61 Series S/S Wheel
Size: 15' x 10'
Bolt Circle: 5 x 4-1/2'
Rear Spacing: 4-1/4'
OR
Cragar 08/61 Series S/S Wheel
Size: 15' x 12'
Bolt Circle: 5 x 4-1/2'
Rear Spacing: 4-1/2'
Front:
Cragar 08/61 Series S/S Wheel
Size: 15' x 7'
Bolt Circle: 5 x 4-1/2'
Rear Spacing: 4-1/8'
OR
Cragar 08/61 Series S/S Wheel
Size: 15' x 8'
Bolt Circle: 5 x 4-1/2'
Rear Spacing: 4-1/4'
heres what it looks like
[IMG]local://upfiles/11183/0ED52E303DCA4430A8BA03A7884D6363.jpg[/IMG]
Does ANYONE have a similar set up to this? I am hoping for either someone who has this already, or knows enough about old tire ratings and sizes.. namely 15x7/8/10/12.
I want to know what they would compare to with modern numbers, ie: 275 & 315's
( i was already told to go with a 26" tire to prevent from needing to recal the speedo)
here is what im looking at
Back:
Cragar 08/61 Series S/S Wheel
Size: 15' x 10'
Bolt Circle: 5 x 4-1/2'
Rear Spacing: 4-1/4'
OR
Cragar 08/61 Series S/S Wheel
Size: 15' x 12'
Bolt Circle: 5 x 4-1/2'
Rear Spacing: 4-1/2'
Front:
Cragar 08/61 Series S/S Wheel
Size: 15' x 7'
Bolt Circle: 5 x 4-1/2'
Rear Spacing: 4-1/8'
OR
Cragar 08/61 Series S/S Wheel
Size: 15' x 8'
Bolt Circle: 5 x 4-1/2'
Rear Spacing: 4-1/4'
heres what it looks like
[IMG]local://upfiles/11183/0ED52E303DCA4430A8BA03A7884D6363.jpg[/IMG]
#2
RE: 15" Cragers on 99GT
IMO it will look terrible but if you like it thats all that matters. You might also want to double check that the rim will clear the brake caliper, there is a good chance it will hit.
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RE: 15" Cragers on 99GT
I like the way that the fat tire looks on newer (and older cars)
like the pic of code03's wifes car... the fatter tire on a normal looking mustang
but back on course,, did you mean that the wheel, since only a 15" , 'could' have trouble clearing the caliper, as in it woudl rub the inside of the rim?
i thnk thats what you mean is it not?
thanks
like the pic of code03's wifes car... the fatter tire on a normal looking mustang
but back on course,, did you mean that the wheel, since only a 15" , 'could' have trouble clearing the caliper, as in it woudl rub the inside of the rim?
i thnk thats what you mean is it not?
thanks
#4
RE: 15" Cragers on 99GT
I think it will look great, and may do something similar. I've been thinking the old slot style aluminums, Torque Thrust II's or Cragar SS/SS II's with RWL BF Radial T/A's...
Look in the 4.6L forum at code3Gt's 2 cars...
Oh, and yes, you definately need to make sure they will clear your brakes...
Look in the 4.6L forum at code3Gt's 2 cars...
Oh, and yes, you definately need to make sure they will clear your brakes...
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RE: 15" Cragers on 99GT
ORIGINAL: 72MachOne99GT
I like the way that the fat tire looks on newer (and older cars)
like the pic of code03's wifes car... the fatter tire on a normal looking mustang
but back on course,, did you mean that the wheel, since only a 15" , 'could' have trouble clearing the caliper, as in it woudl rub the inside of the rim?
i thnk thats what you mean is it not?
thanks
I like the way that the fat tire looks on newer (and older cars)
like the pic of code03's wifes car... the fatter tire on a normal looking mustang
but back on course,, did you mean that the wheel, since only a 15" , 'could' have trouble clearing the caliper, as in it woudl rub the inside of the rim?
i thnk thats what you mean is it not?
thanks
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RE: 15" Cragers on 99GT
ORIGINAL: mkspeed26
only 15s? 15s are tiny
only 15s? 15s are tiny
15's are what came on everything old.. which is what i like
I already pm'd back and forth a bunch with code03gt, and i dont think he said anything about having trouble clearing the breaks and such. I might ask him if he doesnt pop in here on his own
so jd, assuming that all fits around the breaks and all,, is there any way other than going out and measuring my current tires, to be able to tell how big of tires i woudl need for each size of rim, wheter i go 7 or 8 in front, and 10 or 12 in back?
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RE: 15" Cragers on 99GT
ORIGINAL: 72MachOne99GT
they arent tiny, stock are 17...lol... well, it depends on your definition suppose
15's are what came on everything old.. which is what i like
I already pm'd back and forth a bunch with code03gt, and i dont think he said anything about having trouble clearing the breaks and such. I might ask him if he doesnt pop in here on his own
so jd, assuming that all fits around the breaks and all,, is there any way other than going out and measuring my current tires, to be able to tell how big of tires i woudl need for each size of rim, wheter i go 7 or 8 in front, and 10 or 12 in back?
ORIGINAL: mkspeed26
only 15s? 15s are tiny
only 15s? 15s are tiny
15's are what came on everything old.. which is what i like
I already pm'd back and forth a bunch with code03gt, and i dont think he said anything about having trouble clearing the breaks and such. I might ask him if he doesnt pop in here on his own
so jd, assuming that all fits around the breaks and all,, is there any way other than going out and measuring my current tires, to be able to tell how big of tires i woudl need for each size of rim, wheter i go 7 or 8 in front, and 10 or 12 in back?
245/45/17 is stock... 245 is the tread width in mm, 45 is the sidewall height as a percentage of the tread width, and 17 is the wheel diameter in inches... so, to figure overall outer diameter of the stockers, it would just be...
245mm*.45*2 (=220.5mm) + 17"*25.4 (=431.8mm) = 652.3mm so, just find a tire with a close OD...
#10
RE: 15" Cragers on 99GT
I would go with the Torque thrust 2 with some BFGoodrich radial T/A with the white letters facing out, for the muscle car look. I think it could look cool. What really sets that look off is lowering it 1.5"-2". Good luck and let us see the pics. At least your not a sheep!