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Rim and Tire size for Fox Body

Discussion in 'Suspension, Chassis and Tire Tech' started by ibmike, May 7, 2017.

  1. ibmike

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    May 28, 2014
    Looking to get some new rims, 17 x 4.5 fronts, and i want to run 15 x 10 Beadlocks with a 5.5BS Problem is the
    only drag radial That Fits is a 325 x 50 MT and i think they'll rub, the 275 x 50 x 15 say's 9.5 MAX Rim Width?
     
    ibmike, May 7, 2017
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  2. anothernewb

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    Mar 27, 2017
    Most of the really quick Foxes run a 275/60 on a 15x10 with 6.5"backspacing. It's good enough to get you into the single digits.
     
    anothernewb, May 10, 2017
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  3. ibmike

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    May 28, 2014
    Ok i was looking at a 10" rim with 6.125 backspacing, my fenders are rolled and my 8.8 has 9 inch ends and i feel my rear end is a tiny bite narrower then stock (But i could be wrong)
    This is with a 10"- 6 bs rim 275-45-18 tire. rear end 001.JPG #ad
     
    ibmike, May 10, 2017
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  4. ibmike

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    May 28, 2014
    Also, there is only about an inch on the inside wheel well to tire at the tightest spot.
     
    ibmike, May 10, 2017
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  5. ibmike

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    Its the rear wheel in the picture,lol
     
    ibmike, May 10, 2017
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