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1984-1993 Saleen Mustang For the Fox platform Saleen Mustang. Be sure to specify year, model and equipment if asking for help.

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Old 10-28-2011
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Question Tire size!!!

What it the widest and tallest tires you can put on the fox five star wheels?? Both front and back
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Old 10-30-2011
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I have 235/45 on my 17" Saleen Speedlines and 255/40 on my rear 17" Saleen Speedlines.
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Old 10-30-2011
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Are you talking about the original 16" 89 5-spoke wheels? If so, the selection for large 16" passenger car performance tires is dwindling ... everything is on 17" or larger now.

Assuming that you have the original 16 x 7 and 16 x 8 wheels, maybe look at 245/50/16 for the front and 255/50/16 for the rear. The 245/50 may rub a bit on the front on hard turns, or with the wheels turned while reversing. The BFG G-Force Sport is available in both of those sizes.


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Yes they are the original Saleen 16x7-16x8 wheels, fast ed how does the rear sit with that size?
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The Saleen Autosport recommended: 225/50/16 all around.

You might be able to get away with 245/45/16 in the front with turns, but still may rub. 255 on the rear may also rub going over bumps.
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