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    New tires for the bullitts, what size?

    After i completely roast the existing tires i really want to get some tires to fill out the wheel wells on the vic. I have cargo springs in the rear, and i really like the rake so i am now against dropping the car. Currently my car looks like this with the bullitts.







    That is with the stockers (245 45 17)

    I am thinking, actually highly leaning towards getting 255 50 17's for the fronts and 255 60 17's for the rears. I believe that this combo will look good and fill up those huge wheel wells, really nicely.

    What do you guys suggests?
    ~David~

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    Originally posted by ootdega
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    Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
    But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

    Originally posted by gadget73
    my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.



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    Do a 275 on the rear.
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      #3
      the 255/50s are an inch taller, so you might reconsider the drop. I always suggest NOT staggering the tires.

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        #4
        Originally posted by mrltd View Post
        the 255/50s are an inch taller, so you might reconsider the drop. I always suggest NOT staggering the tires.

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        is that because you cant rotate then?
        ~David~

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        Originally posted by ootdega
        My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

        Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
        But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

        Originally posted by gadget73
        my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.



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          #5
          yup, and the bigger rears will make it have even more of a rake.

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            #6
            235/55 front, 255/55 rear
            I think you will find this combo easiest on the wallet too...
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              #7
              Originally posted by 85crownHPP View Post
              235/55 front, 255/55 rear
              I think you will find this combo easiest on the wallet too...
              235's seem too narrow on a 8 inch rim, the 245's already seem cutting it.
              and i am using tire rack as my source and i only have two choices for 255/55 and i can get my larger 255/60 for far less.

              I have heard swell things about general grabbers and that is what i will be going for in tire brand. They are relatively cheap. And have great tread wear.
              ~David~

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              My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

              Originally posted by ootdega
              My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

              Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
              But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

              Originally posted by gadget73
              my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.



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                #8
                Oh and i think that 60's for the rear would be too tall, after consulting with a few experts.
                ~David~

                My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                Originally posted by ootdega
                My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                Originally posted by gadget73
                my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.



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                  #9
                  225 are fine on 8 inch wheels. Ive run em before.
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                    #10
                    OK i am now thinking about 255 50 17 up front and 275 55 17 in the rear.

                    Someone other than Nate, please tell me if 275 in the rear on a 8 inch wide rim is too big or just to big period to be on my car.
                    ~David~

                    My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                    My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                    Originally posted by ootdega
                    My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                    Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                    But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                    Originally posted by gadget73
                    my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.



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                      #11
                      275/55 may be a bit much on a 8" wide wheel. I ran a 275/60 and it was kinda close to rolling the side tread. 275/60 is a bit tall for you though. Although it would look good.
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Southern_Pride View Post
                        275/55 may be a bit much on a 8" wide wheel. I ran a 275/60 and it was kinda close to rolling the side tread. 275/60 is a bit tall for you though. Although it would look good.
                        Yea thats what i thought about them on a 8 inch wide wheel.

                        I gott see HOW tall they would look. 255/60's on the rear.
                        ~David~

                        My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                        My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                        Originally posted by ootdega
                        My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                        Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                        But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                        Originally posted by gadget73
                        my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.



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                          #13
                          I know i cant really base anything off of this but....



                          I hate that, that car has the reverse rake as to what i have.

                          That is 60 in the rear and 50 up front.
                          ~David~

                          My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                          My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                          Originally posted by ootdega
                          My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                          Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                          But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                          Originally posted by gadget73
                          my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.



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                            #14
                            Originally posted by mrltd View Post
                            the 255/50s are an inch taller, so you might reconsider the drop. I always suggest NOT staggering the tires.

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                            By the way, Mikey, I sincerely thank you for these pictures. I'm seriously considering running this tire size and wheel combo on my Bird....

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                              #15
                              235/60-15 (7" rim) up front and 275/60-15 (8" rim) in back.
                              This'll give you an idea of how a 28" tall tire will fill out the rear wheel opening.
                              Front has been lowered something like 1-1/2"+/- with street stock springs, rears are cargo coils.
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