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Technical => Suspension/Steering => Topic started by: Bob on May 08, 2015, 09:48:52 PM

Title: Need tire advice on 15x8 draglite for rear. 275/60?
Post by: Bob on May 08, 2015, 09:48:52 PM
Currently I have a 255/60/15.  I'm looking to buy some Nitto DR for the cougar and I'm considering a 275/60/15.  Anyone have any pics of a 275/60/15 on bird or cat?  I got a mustang rear and adjustable CHE control arms and mach springs.
Title: Need tire advice on 15x8 draglite for rear. 275/60?
Post by: Ramos617 on May 08, 2015, 09:59:30 PM
I've got 315s in the back so your 275s should fit no prob
My rear setup is sn95 vert Springs, Che CA's, fender lips rolled in, and the axle  to  width is the same as stock or sn95 width
Title: Need tire advice on 15x8 draglite for rear. 275/60?
Post by: Haystack on May 08, 2015, 11:26:04 PM
I have 275 60's on my 86 cougar. Stock everything rocking 10 holes. I had to zip tie the parking cables so they didn't rub. On full compression they rub a bit, with alot of weight in the trunk. On my 87 bird they were fine on all bit a fully loaded trunk and hitting steep rail road crossings.

If your gonna daily it, id go with a 275/50, which also would keep your speedo accurate. With the adjustable arms and a mustang axle, you should be fine.
Title: Need tire advice on 15x8 draglite for rear. 275/60?
Post by: STANG8U on May 08, 2015, 11:29:54 PM
Yea I had 275's on my slammed tc just move the cables