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    Posted: 02-August-2010 at 5:40PM
True... the cost on that size tire ain't exactly cheap.
 
Carl-
Stupid question, are you in California? And does your GT-M have a 347 stroker in it?
I ask because when a buddy of mine, when he lived in Tracy, CA built a 347 for a red GT-M...
 
Wait, scratch that, it was a '72 GT-M. Confused 
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Originally posted by Eliteman76

True... the cost on that size tire ain't exactly cheap.
 
Carl-
Stupid question, are you in California? And does your GT-M have a 347 stroker in it?
I ask because when a buddy of mine, when he lived in Tracy, CA built a 347 for a red GT-M...
 
Wait, scratch that, it was a '72 GT-M. Confused 
 
Nope, I'm in Colorado and the car is a factory 429 with "some mods".Wink
 
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Ok. Well, it you are ever in the Fort Collins area, a buddy of mine is a hard cord Ford guy.
{Not to get side tracked on this thread...too late!}
Will start a new thread!
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Originally posted by ramair351

this is what i am running now.  weld 15x8's   
 3.5 b/s rear with 275/60/15,
4.5 b/s front with 235/60/15
 
Pete, looking good! Do you have a pictures from the back?
1972 Gran Torino formal roof w/ 351c 2v, C4 tranny. Holley 600cfm carb, MSD distributor, wires and coil, M/T valve covers and counting!
2008 Ford F-350 w/ banks
2009 Jetta TDI   
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Found a new tire!!
 
305/50/20 that thing looks WOW!!
20 inch rim would HAVE to be classic and not look like some stupid wagon wheel.
 
 
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97 Suzuki Intruder 1400
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Originally posted by Torinogts73c

28x13.50x15   How's that sound??   Try going to http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item=ETStreetRadial

Has anybody commented on this yet? 

I have a chance on picking up a brand new pair of these never mounted - MT ET STREET RADIAL P325/50R15 (28x13.50x15). OK, these tires mounted on 15X10 rims with 5" B.S. What a ya think???????

I need to act fast before they're gone. How will they fit/look?
Jim

1970 Torino GT Convertible 429 CJ J code 1 of 37
1973 Gran Torino Sport original Q code W/ '70 429 CJ C6 3000 stall & 4:30 Locker
1979 Ranchero 500 429 C6 4:10
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Originally posted by Eliteman76

They need to be a 5" offset Pete, otherwise will stick too far out.

These Aero Racing wheels are a 15 x 10, 5" back space.
Without screwing you all up a bit, keep in mind, these are technically almost 11" wide, but the 10" is bead to bead area.
Anyways...the 15x10, 5" back space.
With the short 295 50 15 on all 4 corners, you can rocket down the road.
Just as a warning, big wide tires on any vehicle, will want to grab at ruts some times.
Out back, though, you are fine.

And, lastly, anyone interested?
I had ta ask again Wink

I will do $125 shipped to your door for the pair...and it keeps me from wanting to mount up some DOT drag slicks...

Andy,
Did you sell them yet?
Jim

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Nope Jim, I still have the pair.
Those 325's would like awful nice on them Thumbs Up
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Originally posted by Eliteman76

Nope Jim, I still have the pair.
Those 325's would like awful nice on them Thumbs Up
I concur with that statement!
Would be AWESOME!
 
I saw a set of those HUGE M/T tires for a t-bucket... WOW! freaking huge and wide!
 
Again, not sure what direction I will go with mine! rrrrrrr!!!!
 
CHOICES!
72 Gran Torino Formal Top 302-2V
90 T-Bird SC, 3.8l SUPERCHARGED
97 Dodge Dakota 2WD,Ext cab, 5.2L
97 Suzuki Intruder 1400
Thats just my stuff!
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