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    5/07/2014 4:48 PM  #1

    MS
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    Pics of 275x40ZR17 tires on back of 66 Mustang

    Did a fit test today.  My 66 has a Versailles rear end in it.  Using a 17x8 Bullitt wheels with 5.72" backspacing, the tire barely clears the quarter panel on the outside, but is hard against the spring on the inside.  I had an extra wheel/tire so I thought I would just check and see.  Adding a spacer would put the tire into the quarter panel unless the 4x4 stance was first achieved.  245x45 and the 275x40 are both the exact same outside diameter.



     

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    5/07/2014 6:11 PM  #2

    HenryJ
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    Re: Pics of 275x40ZR17 tires on back of 66 Mustang

    Boy that sure is a sweet look though. I'm sure you already have your fender lip rolled?

     

    5/07/2014 7:13 PM  #3

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    Re: Pics of 275x40ZR17 tires on back of 66 Mustang

    Yes, they are rolled, but can't roll the springs out of the way!  Not easily at least.

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    5/07/2014 7:40 PM  #4

    Steve69
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    Re: Pics of 275x40ZR17 tires on back of 66 Mustang

    Thats the size I have on the back of my 69.   I want to try to see if I can get it to fit on the front without rubbing. Then I would run them on all 4.

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