what tires on 15x9

89stang · 05-10-2006, 06:19 AM

I ordered 15x7 and 15x9 draglites for my 89 GT and i'm wondering what size tires to put on so that i have no rubbing problems. i know that the front won't be a problem but i just want to be sure on the rear i have no problems. Thanks

Karls04GT · 05-16-2006, 11:53 AM

Two things will dictate how much tire you can run, offset and ride hieght. I roll 295/50s on 15X10 Draglites on my 67, although 275/50s fit better. BTW given your quote under your text, step up to front runners (15x3.5), got'em on my '67, 15x7s are too much rolling resistance.

89stang · 05-17-2006, 04:25 AM

well if rolling resistance has anything to do with drag racing or racing at all, i'm not worried about it. I haven't dropped in the 351 yet (that will be this winter coming up) so i don't plan on racing it. for right now i want good handling up front and better traction in back while still keeping the car basically stock (no mods to suspension) i'm prettysure i'm just gonna buy 255/60 for the 15x9. the diameter is a little over 27" and with the fronts being 235/60 they will be nearly the same diamter. I would rather not have the diameters off by more than an inch or so.

Karls04GT · 05-22-2006, 07:52 PM

I saw a 67 with that set up on it, looked like a 4X4!

I would consider a 265 or 275 50 for the rear and 215 or 225 60 for the front.

05-10-2006, 06:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
89stang Smoked Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 50	what tires on 15x9 I ordered 15x7 and 15x9 draglites for my 89 GT and i'm wondering what size tires to put on so that i have no rubbing problems. i know that the front won't be a problem but i just want to be sure on the rear i have no problems. Thanks __________________ If it doesn't go in under 12 seconds, it shouldn't go at all!!

05-17-2006, 04:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
89stang Smoked Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 50	well if rolling resistance has anything to do with drag racing or racing at all, i'm not worried about it. I haven't dropped in the 351 yet (that will be this winter coming up) so i don't plan on racing it. for right now i want good handling up front and better traction in back while still keeping the car basically stock (no mods to suspension) i'm prettysure i'm just gonna buy 255/60 for the 15x9. the diameter is a little over 27" and with the fronts being 235/60 they will be nearly the same diamter. I would rather not have the diameters off by more than an inch or so. __________________ If it doesn't go in under 12 seconds, it shouldn't go at all!!

05-22-2006, 07:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Karls04GT Dynamite inspector Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 81	I saw a 67 with that set up on it, looked like a 4X4! I would consider a 265 or 275 50 for the rear and 215 or 225 60 for the front. __________________ 03 F250 Power Stroke 4X4 You can't choke the guy who ripped you off online!!

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05-16-2006, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Karls04GT Dynamite inspector Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fallon, NV Posts: 81	Two things will dictate how much tire you can run, offset and ride hieght. I roll 295/50s on 15X10 Draglites on my 67, although 275/50s fit better. BTW given your quote under your text, step up to front runners (15x3.5), got'em on my '67, 15x7s are too much rolling resistance.