What is the WIDEST tire i can fit on my 5.0?

[91 FOX 5.0]

I have a 91 gt and i need the widest tire i can get on the rear without modifiying. What size can i fit?

 

[poopnut2]

I had 275's on my 87'. I hear there's more room in the 90+'s.

 

[cobra186]

A search would be your best bet..... This has been discussed about a million times on the net.

 

[90mustang306]

275...with lowering springs the fender lips will need to be cut back or removed.....I'm sure other people will chim in with some more help...good luck

 

[venomous99]

id say 275 assuming u go with the correct wheel offset. ive seen 315s but that woudl take some massaging of the inside well and rolling lips.

 

[poopnut2]

id say 275 assuming u go with the correct wheel offset. ive seen 315s but that woudl take some massaging of the inside well and rolling lips.

Dude, that foxbody of yours is gorgeous! Why the hell didn't Ford make a white 93' cobra? Seriously, f#cking gorgeous!:beer:

 

[Red Turtle]

id say 275 assuming u go with the correct wheel offset. ive seen 315s but that woudl take some massaging of the inside well and rolling lips.

Yes that fox looks amazing!!!

 

[91 FOX 5.0]

my car is lowered 2 inches, does this mean a 275 will not fit?

 

[Fast93]

275s should be no problem.

 

[poopnut2]

my car is lowered 2 inches, does this mean a 275 will not fit?

Like I said, the wheel wells in 90+'s are larger. If worst comes to worst, you'll need to remove the quad shocks, unless you have aftermarket lower control arms. The main thing that YOU'RE probably going to have to worry about is your tailpipes. Make sure that they don't rub, and you should hopefully be fine.

 

[LEE93COBRA]

Like I said, the wheel wells in 90+'s are larger. If worst comes to worst, you'll need to remove the quad shocks, unless you have aftermarket lower control arms. The main thing that YOU'RE probably going to have to worry about is your tailpipes. Make sure that they don't rub, and you should hopefully be fine.

The wheel openings are only larger on the front I believe (91-93 years)

FWIW. I run 275's on my factory wheels and FRPP 'B' springs with no rubbing issues

 

[91 FOX 5.0]

Thanks for all the advice guys sounds like im going with 275's then

 

[BelvedereGTX]

A search would be your best bet..... This has been discussed about a million times on the net.

why dont you just answer the question for the guy instead of being a prick

 

[5liter]

275-40-17 FTW. If you have a 9 inch rim you can flip the quad shocks around and gain about 1/4 inch of clearance.

 

[venomous99]

there are too many variables to simply ask what is the largest tire u can fit. depends on the offset of the wheel, rear brake setup, tire brand, suspension, etc. looking at my car, i think id be able to get away with a 285 wide rim. however, that is not to say you can fit a 295. it just depends how much effort you're willing to put forth to make it happen.
anyhow, here are more pics. car needs more of a drop..i know.

you're right..too bad ford didnt come out with a white 93 cobra.

 

[5liter]

Car looks great. It is true that anything can be done with enough time and measuring. I have seen 315 nittos on a fox and they fit good.

 

[youngone]

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: I'm in love.

 

[SnakeGrunt97]

not trying to steal your thread but what about a 90 5.0 with 18 inch cobra R's not sure on the width just picked her up a few days ago.

 

[youngone]

Dude this thread is from 2006.

 

[DAVESVT2000]

Dude this thread is from 2006.

And has NOTHING to do with 1993 Cobras :fm: