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Panther
05-13-2014, 04:28 AM
I am still a MM owner. Sale is pending. MM owners are more knowledgeable I fell. I have a question I need answered. I have a 1992 Ford Mustang lx noch back it has the pony rims. 16 x 7. Car comes with 225x55x16. I would like to go wider all the way around. Does any one know how wide can I go. 245 / 50/16 rear and 235/50/16 front. Could I go wider. Could I take out the quad shocks or flip it around. To go wider will the rim handle a wider tire. Thanks in advance.

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MOTOWN
05-13-2014, 10:27 AM
A 7" wheel will not handle a wider tire, that's a very narrow wheel to begin with
fastblackmerc
05-14-2014, 06:10 AM
Most tire manufacture sites will have a recommended wheel width for each tire size.
svtrichie
05-14-2014, 07:16 AM
2455016 on foxbody factory pony wheell is done all the time. You shouldn't have an issue.
TP Derrick D
05-14-2014, 04:52 PM
2455016 on foxbody factory pony wheell is done all the time. You shouldn't have an issue.

Agreed, I did it 25 years ago on my '89 GT, front rubbed a little, enough to rub paint off in front inner fender when wheel is turned full lock
sflrainmaker01
05-15-2014, 06:58 AM
2455016 on foxbody factory pony wheell is done all the time. You shouldn't have an issue.

I had 245 50 16's on an hatchback Fox several years ago in the rear. They rubbed a little, especially over bumps and if you have any passengers in the rear seats or a heavy load in the hatch area. I never went wider in the front, though. Is your car lowered or on stock suspension?
Panther
05-15-2014, 02:35 PM
The fox is lowered. There will be no one siting in the back seats. It's a show car only.

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WhatsUpDOHC
05-15-2014, 06:06 PM
The fox is lowered. There will be no one siting in the back seats. It's a show car only.

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If 18's will fit, ever considered some wider rims? (Free Local delivery):

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=92282