How To Fit a 275mm Tire on a Foxbody Mustang

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One of the most common questions I've seen is "What's the biggest tire that will fit on the rear of my Foxbody Mustang" or "What does it take to fit a 275 tire"? Watch as I fit a 275 tire on Project: 9deucecoupe. The wheels are 17x9".
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I'm an Engineer and Consultant by day, and a car enthusiast by night. My cars projects include a Nissan Versa/Tiida hatchback, a Nissan 240sx S14, a '92 Ford Mustang Foxbody Notchback, and an '80 Ford Mustang Foxbody Notchback. Follow along in my adventures from shows, cars, and a lifestyle I've yet or want to define...
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@Red_Fox_5.0 3 дня назад

This saved me I’m just planning rn but this helped me so much on how I’m gonna go about my build

@carloscarmona2804 Год назад

Just wanted to say thank you , I been looking at so many videos you the only with the straight answer

@pittsky 4 года назад

This is exactly what I needed thank you!

@BasinMotorsports 4 года назад

Perfect! Glad it helped.

@spawn9009 3 года назад

Basin Motorsports sir what if I have el coil overs

@Kaiser187 8 лет назад

I'd go for 245's or 255's up front and 275's out back.

@phillyboy227 5 лет назад

This helped me out 100% i wanted to say thank you so much my brother good bless you..

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

Perfect. Glad It helped!

@phillyboy227 5 лет назад

@@BasinMotorsports I'm trying to find somebody that will do a video on how to install a light bar on a 1992-1993 foxbody convertible if you know how would you upload a video and show me how onces again thank you so much

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

@@phillyboy227 I don't have a convertible, so I can't help unfortunately. Keep looking. LMR may have one on their channel.

@phillyboy227 5 лет назад

@@BasinMotorsports thank you so much

@CoryCDS 7 лет назад

my buddys got a sn95 with 310s on the back those things are massive

@fwh79FOXR6 6 лет назад

I know a guy that has 315s on a 2003 Mach 1. They are steam rollers for sure!

@hollywoodpaul817 5 лет назад

Thank you for your advice i really need it lol

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

You're welcome. Fitting tires and wheels is a little tricky, so hopefully it helps a bit. It took me a few days to measure the widebody and research what would and wouldn't fit.

@5thboroboarders 4 года назад

Thanks bro!

@BasinMotorsports 4 года назад

Hope it helps a little.

@5thboroboarders 4 года назад

Yes it did, this is exactly the problem I was having

@travishinton4755 6 лет назад

I have 315's on the rear of my 92' fox Gt ...no quads , rolled lip..17x10.5 bullets

@hollywoodpaul817 5 лет назад

Travis Hinton That sounds cool could you post something so we could see how it looks?

@eddier001 4 года назад

wish i would have seen this 2 days ago. just settled on 17x9s.

@Abtrades529 4 года назад

Pictures? Im planning to do the same for my 89 gt

@allannichols9864 6 лет назад

Great video, you look like Ali G’s brother from another mother.

@BasinMotorsports 6 лет назад

Ha. I never thought of that. I suppose so.

@scurvyswine 6 лет назад

I was hoping you would show how you did the parking brake cables.

@BasinMotorsports 6 лет назад

To run a 275, you don't need to change the parking brake cables.

@tumarbongrox6074 6 лет назад

I had to remove the quad shocks on my Fox Body. I have 18x10 rims with 285mm tires in the rear and 255mm in the front. My next tire will be 305mm at the rear. I also have all of my fenders rolled...and NO scrub

@BasinMotorsports 6 лет назад

Sweet. The bigger you go, the more work to make them fit. The 305 will be awesome.

@206dave4 5 лет назад

I just bought a supercharged 89 LX 2 days ago, it has stock pony wheels with a 225/50/16, was wondering how I could fit a wider tire in the rear because there isn't much room, thanks for the tip!!!

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

Flip the quad shock like the video shows (if you still have them), and put a 9" - 10" wide wheel outback with a 275 tire. People are running 9s in the 1/4 mile on a 275 with 500hp.

@206dave4 5 лет назад

Basin motorsports- yea I still have the quad shocks, I'm gonna flip them around and do a 275, should be enough tire to make the car drivable

@BRENDAJASON1 7 лет назад

Impact gun

@Ls3guy 5 лет назад

I have some 275 50 r 15 on my 85 mustang lx

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

Any extra work to make them fit well?

@Ls3guy 5 лет назад

@@BasinMotorsports none but they do stick out a bit

@Red_Fox_5.0 3 дня назад

@@Ls3guydidn’t even have to roll fenders? I wanna run 50s if possible but idk yet I was looking at 40s but if I can do 50s I wanna do that

@Ls3guy 3 дня назад

@@Red_Fox_5.0 didn't even roll them

@Ls3guy 3 дня назад

@@BasinMotorsports no

@waltere.mellin3537 5 лет назад

What's the wheel size? And what's the back spacing?

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

These were 17x9. Not sure of the backspacing, but they are what LMR or American Muscle sells.

@raykfinleyjr5399 2 года назад

Have a 1986 convertible Gt mustang, it’s getting new upper and lower control arms. Do I really need the quad shock. I’ve heard just take it off

@BasinMotorsports 2 года назад

You only need the quad shocks if you have OEM lower control arms. If you replace them with quality aftermarket pieces, they can be removed without any problems.

@jod7987 7 лет назад

i fit 315 35 17 on wheels 12.5 po

@BasinMotorsports 7 лет назад

What axles (stock Fox or Sn95 length) and what backspacing/offset? I am looking at a widebody kit for next Winter and wanting to go up to 315 on the rear.

@jod7987 7 лет назад

CanaanManley it weld rt with 6.5 inch back spacing moser 9 inch diffrerentiel but rear wheel exit of the femder so now i have call fender steel for weld look my video on youtube it 315/35/17

@BasinMotorsports 7 лет назад

That twin-turbo 408 looks like a handful. Idles nicely though.

@MrOuija666 3 года назад

What about the tire hitting the exhaust/tailpipes? That's been a concern of mine while trying to fit drag radials on my fox.....

@BasinMotorsports 3 года назад

I've had dumps on my last two coupes, so I don't have personal experience to share. I have seen others bend the hangers to pull the exhaust inboard away from the tires if they rub.

@MrOuija666 3 года назад

@@BasinMotorsports shhhh I see. Gotcha. Thanks for the help man!!!

@mikejames1860 3 года назад

That's why I did fender exits :)

@akapulqueno510 4 года назад

One question?? If I take out the quad shock.. those affect that on my car???

@BasinMotorsports 4 года назад

The quad shocks are meant to dampen driving load from the weak OEM lower control arms. If you replace them with a quality aftermarket lower control arm, you can get rid of the quad shocks.

@clintjacobson3493 4 года назад

My car is lowered and has no quad shocks can I add them I have cobra wheels 17s

@BasinMotorsports 4 года назад

It will depend on what year your car is. I think 84 was the first year they had them, so 84-93 will have mounts for them on the axle and body. If you have aftermarket lower control arms, you won't need them. The aftermarket parts are a lot stronger than OEM Ford pieces and won't hop like the stock parts allow.

@bigdog0u81 5 лет назад

What about the driver side? I have a 275 40 17 and it rubs on the driver side not the pass.

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

It's pretty common for the axle to be offset and sit to one side. Mine does in the widebody by 3/8" to the passenger side. You may need to roll the fenders and/or move the inner fender with a hammer. The 275 did fit on my '92 coupe barely.

@jeffreynowotarski8775 5 лет назад

What mods will need to be done to fit a 10" rim with 275/40/17 tire on the rear of a 91 Fox?

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

Most likely just flipping the quad shock (if you still have them), massaging the inner fender and rolling the fender edge. The 275 tire should be your limiting factor. Why the 10" wheel for a 275? You could run a 9" also.

@jeffreynowotarski8775 5 лет назад

@@BasinMotorsports I like the "deep dish" look. That's the main reason - in particular, the SC Saleen deep dish. I want to keep the quad shocks. I'm okay with rolling the fender lip and massaging the inner fender. Last resort is to go with the 9s in the rear and 8s in the front...

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

@@jeffreynowotarski8775 I don't blame you for that. Deep wheels are nice. Good luck on the 10's. They will fit great.

@jeffreynowotarski8775 5 лет назад

@@BasinMotorsports Thank you, BM. Even though I like the Saleen SC 10: deep dish wheels for the rear and the 9" wheels with a decent lip for the front, I'll probably go with OE deep dish Cobra style staggered 8s and 9s (245s and 275s) to avoid any issues. I think I can live with that because I still get somewhat of a deep dish look. Thank you for your advice!!!

@jeffreynowotarski8775 5 лет назад

Just installed on a 91' Fox GT Hatchback with stock suspension: Saleen SC Silver wheels, with Nitto NT555 G2 tires, 17x8, 245/45/17 up front and 17x9, 275/40/17 on the rear. NO modifications were necessary.

@JuanGonzalez-yo8kj 4 года назад

I have a 93 GT. I was looking to do 18 X 9's or even 18 X 10 maybe even 19's. First can I do those size wheels and what kind of tire size do you recommend. I don't want to do any other mods to fit wheels and tires. I do have the 5 lug conversion. What do you suggest?

@BasinMotorsports 4 года назад

I have seen 18s and 19s on GTs. For the front, you may have to trim the ground effects a little to clear the tire when it turns. You'll also want to roll the fender lip to clear a 9" wheel and tire. 235 - 245 is the maximum I'd run on the front since it has to turn. On the rear, the 10" will fit, but you'll most likely have to bat the inner fender well with a hammer in a couple places, and you'll also want to roll the fender lip. I'd stay at the 275 - 295 range on the tire, but have seen others stuff a 315 in the rear wheel well. I like the tire to tuck inside the fender, so a 275 is what I like the best with stock fenders. Are you going to 18" because you have a particular wheel you want to run (style), etc.?

@JuanGonzalez-yo8kj 4 года назад

@@BasinMotorsports I do have a set of 18 X 9s in mind. Maybe even doing the 18 X 10s for the rear. They are the Saleen or Cobra R style in chrome from American Muscle. I like the classic look of the 5 spoke plus I feel like they are easier to clean and polish. No tight spots or crevasses that brake dust can build up. I like some of the newer designs of wheels but they don't come in Chrome and then there is the cleaning issue. I don't want to tinker with more stuff under the wheel wells. That is another reason I am hesitant.

@jakereeves895 3 года назад

Hey man I just got my First foxbody just to do a quick recon and flip it. Put some cobra reps on it and it’s running front and back. I’ll do this for the rear so thank you for that! But what about the front where it’s rubbing the strut? Is my only option to buy “skinnier” struts?

@BasinMotorsports 3 года назад

You can try a thin spacer if it's easier than the struts. The factory lugs can usually accommodate a 3/8" (9mm) spacer without a problem.

@jakereeves895 3 года назад

@@BasinMotorsports that’s perfect bro I’ll just do that. Thanks for the help. Got it for 1500 bucks man it’s a nice 86 5.0 vert ran and drove too no rust lol

@BasinMotorsports 3 года назад

@@jakereeves895 sounds like a steal for that price.

@jakereeves895 3 года назад

@@BasinMotorsports it absolutely was man. I’m making a video about the recon and flip and it’ll be my first upload. I’m looking to open a dealership finally and I’m gonna RU-vid the whole adventure.

@BasinMotorsports 3 года назад

@@jakereeves895 awesome. Have fun with the adventure.

@cimccain1 6 лет назад

I have an 87 fox gt. I want to run a 10” wheel with a 275/40r17 tire. Will I have to change my upper and lower control arm? Thanks

@BasinMotorsports 6 лет назад

No, you shouldn't have to for a 10" wheel. The areas of concern are the quad shocks (if you still have them), the inner wheel tub, and the outer lip of the fender. You may need to massage the inner tub a little with a hammer, and possibly roll the fender lip.

@cimccain1 6 лет назад

Thanks a lot!

@BasinMotorsports 6 лет назад

Just be careful on the backspacing for the wheel. You should be in the 6.0 - 7.0 inch range to be about right. Most are in the 6.5" area. If you're buying a new wheel set from the major part distributors they are usually spot on for what fits. It's only when you start getting into custom wheels and part combinations (like I am mixing SN95, Fox, and a widebody kit), that you need to cautious.

@cimccain1 6 лет назад

Thanks for being so thorough. This is very helpful. I appreciate it.

@tumarbongrox6074 6 лет назад

Carla McCain I have 18x10 rims with 285/30r18 tires on my 1993 Fox Body vert. I have a 1 inch spacer to have an even bigger stagger....but the one thing that I'm glad I did is to have my fenders rolled. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3_tVwBKTGhI.html

@dustinhurley3706 5 лет назад

Can you fit a 275 on a 15" wheel the same way?

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

Yes. The offset of the wheel has more effect on the fit than the tire size, but a 275 will fit with a 15" wheel.

@speeddemon22088 3 года назад

How wide are the rims on this video guessing 8.5 or 9.0

@BasinMotorsports 3 года назад

9 inch.

@GetoRigd 5 лет назад

What's the with of your wheel

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

These were a 17x9" wheel.

@LSDonnieWhee 2 года назад

What is the offset/ backspacing?

@BasinMotorsports 2 года назад

Offset +20mm (5.71" backspace).

@warrenjoseph6742 7 лет назад

Would you still have to do this with a 16x8 rim with a 275 tire.

@BasinMotorsports 7 лет назад

Possibly, depending on the backspacing and offset of the rim. If the rim sits close to the shock and wheel well, you'll still have issues. These wheels are 17" x 9" and I believe around a 5.5" or 6" backspacing. I think the only way to be 100% confident would be to try it, or find someone with the exact combination you're interested in and ask if they had any issues.

@warrenjoseph6742 7 лет назад

Have you noticed a considerable difference in traction gain compared to the much narrower tires that usually go on these cars.

@BasinMotorsports 7 лет назад

My '92 was only driven one morning on snowy roads before it was wrecked and totaled, so I can't speak specifically on it. On a hatchback I had years ago, it gave it better handling. I didn't race it much but I did take it to an 1/8th mile track once and run it with SCCA autocross once. I never had traction issues with a 275, but could spin the tires with the normal 225 leaving corners in the autocross. If you aren't really driving the car hard, you may not notice a difference between a 275 tire and a 245 tire. And with a 245 tire on the front and back, they can be rotated.

@ridemotoeveryday2524 6 лет назад

I fit 275's front and rear. I love em up front!

@dcarden3031 6 лет назад

You don't need more tire Everytime just get a better softer compound

@BasinMotorsports 6 лет назад

The 275 fills out the fender well. I wasn't racing the car, but wanted a better look and fit.

@treyjayy_63sixftp62 7 лет назад

What size tiers are those

@BasinMotorsports 7 лет назад

These are a 275/40-17 in the video.

@mustangsquad3029 4 года назад

what if i told you when i bought my fox it had cobra r's 17x9 with 245's in the back AND 215'S IN THE FRONT!!! Stretched as F*CK BOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

@BasinMotorsports 4 года назад

No kidding! Some like that seriously rounded look.

@pittsky 4 года назад

How in the world did you remove the lower inside bolt. I can't even budge it to save my life. Going to be pretty embarrassing taking it to a shop to mount my rear tires. lol

@BasinMotorsports 4 года назад

I used a breaker bar about 24" long and a few cuss words. They tend to get rusty over time. Try some penetrant oil also.

@pittsky 4 года назад

@@BasinMotorsports I re-watched and noticed you got under the car to take it off. I was trying to do it the way you removed the top one (from the side of the car). I'll try again today after work. Thanks again!

@pittsky 4 года назад

I did it! I made the same face you did at 4:03 when I broke it loose.

@alecburgos2314 3 года назад

how much side wall are your tires 40? 50? 60?

@BasinMotorsports 3 года назад

These were a 40.

@alecburgos2314 3 года назад

@@BasinMotorsports thanks!

@mylittlepony302 5 лет назад

great video man! do you have the jack stands on the axle or the body frame?

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

The rear axle had the stands under it, so I could see how the tire fit at ride height.

@humboldtlife.707 5 лет назад

Does this quad shock flip work on the 95?

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

It should, but the SN95 body style has a lot more room under the rear wheel wells that the Fox platform. The SN95 usually can fit a 315 series tire without too much work.

@humboldtlife.707 5 лет назад

thanks for the reply dude! i thought the same thing about bigger tires, i have 275 40 17 on a 10.5 rim not sure of the offset i bought the car with the rims on them and its almost credit card width from the quad shock. I'll try and flip them and see what it looks like.

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

I would definitely question the offset. I'm running an SN95 wheel on the rear of my Fox and no quad shocks. I have SN95 axles and 315 tires (and a widebody kit to make it all fit).

@humboldtlife.707 5 лет назад

ya i'll have to get a hold of the guy i got it from and see if he knows the actual measurements,i think the lip of the rim is like 2.5 3" it has the cobra bullitts on it.thank for your help!

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

You can always measure the backspacing on the wheel too. I'd expect it to be around 6.7 inches for an SN95, but you may have something in the low 6's or high 5 range that is moving wheel inward more than normal.

@jeffreynowotarski8775 5 лет назад

@speeddemon22088 3 года назад

Do u have any pics thinking bout running that same set-up

@jeffreynowotarski8775 3 года назад

@@speeddemon22088 I since added BMR front and rear control arms, Bilstein quad shocks, KYB AGX shock and strut kit, Ford Performance progressive rate lowering springs and of course the above mentioned wheels and tires. Here's a look at it now...drive.google.com/file/d/1G1OEPvOMo-556kvtPuNkuFT2151RSvt6/view?usp=sharing

@hollywoodpaul817 5 лет назад

Could you just put a quarter inch spacerBetween the wheel n hub?

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

Yes, but then you also have to watch the space to the touch the fender. Just don't go more than a 3/8" spacer, or you'll need longer wheel studs.

@hollywoodpaul817 5 лет назад

@@BasinMotorsports thank you for replying, i got a 87 gt all stock i wanted to mount a 265/55/16 on my pony wheels would that fit? with out removing that quad shock or using spacers?

@hollywoodpaul817 5 лет назад

@@BasinMotorsports or maybe like a 265/50/16

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

@@hollywoodpaul817 A 265 would probably fit. I would look up the brand information on the exact tire width and then measure the wheel backspacing. I did a video in how to measure wheels when I did my widebody. All that should give you a good idea how it will all work together.

@jonatans.5080 4 года назад

Im.new tonstangs for some reason it looks like o cant flip that strut

@BasinMotorsports 4 года назад

You should be able to.

@jonatans.5080 4 года назад

Yes i did it i was over thinking .. its so easy

@BasinMotorsports 4 года назад

@@jonatans.5080 What size of tire are you going with?

@jonatans.5080 4 года назад

@@BasinMotorsports 17x8 1/2 wheel . 235/55/17

@jonatans.5080 4 года назад

@@BasinMotorsports rear tires tub on strut 😐 i flipped it and still

@ilike9s 6 лет назад

Do you still have those wheels and tires?

@BasinMotorsports 6 лет назад

ilike9s No, I sold them earlier this year.

@ilike9s 6 лет назад

Basin Motorsports dang

@BasinMotorsports 6 лет назад

ilike9s I wish I would have kept them now for the '86. I didn't expect to get another one to need 4-lug wheels again.

@wxracer23 5 лет назад

Whyyyyy

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

Why what?

@wxracer23 5 лет назад

@@BasinMotorsports why do you need a tire that big?

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

Because it looks good with the wheel well full. Same reason I have a widebody with 315s front and rear.

@wxracer23 5 лет назад

@@BasinMotorsports I agree that it looks good but I just bought a Mustang in the guy removed the quad shock and put a big tire under it and it wheel hops really bad

@BasinMotorsports 5 лет назад

what else is changed on the suspension? New lower / upper control arms, or stock parts without the quad shocks?