The Official TIRE SIZE THREAD

   Off hand, not 100%. The rims are classed as a 15 x 9.5" rim; I have never checked the offset on the wheels to confirm.On my GTS...depending on how much tires will end up costing, I may actually put OEM front brakes back on my car and pull the crown vic brakes because I desperately just want to really run a 295/50r15 up front.
I need to debate things. No happy medium here man...LOL
I thankfully have my 1976 Spindles and the 1976 9" that I may just take and redrill the axles and new rotors for a 5x5 bolt pattern with 5/8" wheel studs.
I already have the correct brakes for it, and the wheels.
I will however need to replace my front springs either way because the fronts are too short and I don't want the tires rubbing on the front lips.
Don't know yet.
I have one last option I need to look at before I give up on 295 series tires.

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Eliteman76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21-March-2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 2019	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eliteman76 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: The Official TIRE SIZE THREAD Posted: 09-March-2010 at 4:33AM
	Off hand, not 100%. The rims are classed as a 15 x 9.5" rim; I have never checked the offset on the wheels to confirm. On my GTS...depending on how much tires will end up costing, I may actually put OEM front brakes back on my car and pull the crown vic brakes because I desperately just want to really run a 295/50r15 up front. I need to debate things. No happy medium here man...LOL I thankfully have my 1976 Spindles and the 1976 9" that I may just take and redrill the axles and new rotors for a 5x5 bolt pattern with 5/8" wheel studs. I already have the correct brakes for it, and the wheels. I will however need to replace my front springs either way because the fronts are too short and I don't want the tires rubbing on the front lips. Don't know yet. I have one last option I need to look at before I give up on 295 series tires.
	Andrew

Eliteman76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21-March-2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 2019	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eliteman76 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09-March-2010 at 5:03AM
	Think I found my solution. Carl, sent you a PM. Andy
	Andrew

Eliteman76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21-March-2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 2019	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eliteman76 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09-March-2010 at 7:58AM
	Well, bit the bullet. Got new rollers ordered from Summit Racing. nitto 255/50R17 front and 275/50R17 out back. Crager 17x9, with help from one of the guys on Ford Muscle. My wife must really love my dumb ass.
	Andrew

Eliteman76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21-March-2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 2019	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eliteman76 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09-March-2010 at 8:01AM
	Here is his 1972 Gran Torino...I sold him a hood like 7 years ago. Edited by Eliteman76 - 09-March-2010 at 8:01AM
	Andrew

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	yah,I guess you didn't read the thread over there lately.I even commented how they may have made up your mind to go with 17's.Can't wait to see what your car will look like with that combo.
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Torinogts73c Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 14-February-2004 Location: Tucson Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 916	Post Options Post Reply Quote Torinogts73c Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09-March-2010 at 1:46PM
	Are those Cragar wheels or Ford Bullit wheels? They look good on that Torino! Tire sizes??
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73 ProStreetTorino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27-September-2009 Location: Palm City,Fla Online Status: Offline Posts: 1086	Post Options Post Reply Quote 73 ProStreetTorino Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09-March-2010 at 5:18PM
	tire size is the same Andy just ordered 17x8 rim 4.5 backspace the front are 255/50R17 rear are 275/50R17 not sure on what brand wheel cause the guy didn't state that in his post
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Eliteman76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21-March-2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 2019	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eliteman76 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09-March-2010 at 5:54PM
	Nope, rim I picked was a 17x9, 5" backspacing {according to cragar's tech guy I emailed, the wheel is technically a 10" wide rim, lip to lip, which will have a zero offset. Will see when I get the wheels for the GTS, I will document for you guys. I only went to this combo after deciding against a 295/50R16 BFG because I could not get a slightly narrower front tire.
	Andrew

Eliteman76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21-March-2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 2019	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eliteman76 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09-March-2010 at 5:55PM
	Wheels are I want to say on that grey formal roof are the torque thrusts, but don't know for sure.
	Andrew

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	well what I ment was tires were the same,I didn't know what backspace you ordered as you didn't say before,but now we know.What Cragers did you get? the modern SS?
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