largest slick on tbird

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largest slick on tbird

May 28, 2015, 09:43:13 PM

Probably been asked 100 times before, buy I'm trying to see what's the largest rear slick I can run on my 84 tbird

largest slick on tbird

Reply #1 – May 28, 2015, 11:09:11 PM

28x10.5 fits easily on mine. May be able to go bigger with some fender lip massaging and the correct wheel backspacing.

largest slick on tbird

Reply #2 – May 29, 2015, 12:09:02 AM

X2, my bone stock 86 has 275/60's which equate to a 28x10.8" tire. It rubs slightly with weight in the trunk over rail road tracks.

A 26" tire should fit fine and never rub, but if its track only and you want the lower ratio of a 28" tire, go for it.

largest slick on tbird

Reply #3 – May 29, 2015, 09:51:37 PM

What wheel and backspacing are both of you using?

largest slick on tbird

Reply #4 – May 29, 2015, 10:35:28 PM

What ever is on a stock 10 hole mustang rim. Also, 87-88's seem to have alot more room. The 275/60's will not fit up front, they rub on the strut.

largest slick on tbird

Reply #5 – May 29, 2015, 10:46:51 PM

Thanks for the help! Now to figure out subframe connectors!

largest slick on tbird

Reply #6 – May 30, 2015, 12:12:14 AM

Square tube steel of what ever size and thickness you desire. We have a virtually flat floor pan compared to mustangs as well as a longer wheelbase.

There is a slight offset between the front and rear frame rails, but it will work fine. Damiac has some jacking rails he made up for his car and drew up plans somewhere. Our seat brackets are also a slightly different width then the mustangs if you choose to integrate seat mounts.

Basically measure, cut and weld. No special bends or anything required. Just the cost of raw materials.