I need new rear tires to replace my Radial TA 275/50R15s which are no longer available. Will the larger 295/50R15s fit? Have 10” x 15” Halibrands with stock 8.8 rear end and 4” rear frame height. Any +/- input appreciated.
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I need new rear tires to replace my Radial TA 275/50R15s which are no longer available. Will the larger 295/50R15s fit? Have 10” x 15” Halibrands with stock 8.8 rear end and 4” rear frame height. Any +/- input appreciated.
The 295's should fit just fine; however, if you want a stickier 275/50-15 then you may want to consider the Nitto Drag or Mickey T Radials.
I'm running 285/40-17, but I've seen more than a few F-5 Roadsters sporting 295/50-15's out back.
Shown below is the link to a vendor that I've been using for years:
https://www.discounttiredirect.com/f...size/275-50-15
Last edited by GoDadGo; 02-08-2019 at 08:24 PM.
Great suggestion re Mickey Ts. I will check them out at the local Discount Tire.
I went with MT’s, 295’s in back.
Kyle
Complete Kit pickup 09/05/2015, 351w, QF680, 3.55, 3-Link, 15" Halibrands with MT's, Painted Viking blue with Wimbledon white stripes on 03/15/2017. Sold in 08/2018 and totally regret it.
Not necessarilly---There's more to this than is being asked. What vintage is the car and what offset to the rims? Mk1 or 2 have less room than Mk3 which has less than Mk4. 295/50-15 on the FFR 9" rims fit a Mk4 perfectly however the same tire on a wider 10" rim mounted on a Mk3 or earlier could be problematic and may require raising the rear ride height &/or cutting back the 2X3 tube at the rear of the cockpit to avoid rubs.
So....tell us more.
Jeff
You’re right, Jeff. My car, FFR312, is a Mk 1 1/2, that I built in 2002. I have crawled underneath the car and there is only about 1/2 “ between the rear Quadra shock and the 275’s on the car now. I am definitely not comfortable thinking I could run a 20mm wider tire. FFR is recommending 255/60’s but I am leaning toward the 275/50 MT’s. Thanks for all the input.
Phil
[QUOTE=ptstew;356957]I need new rear tires to replace my Radial TA 275/50R15s which are no longer available. Will the larger 295/50R15s fit? Have 10” x 15” Halibrands with stock 8.8 rear end and 4” rear frame height. Any +/- input appreciated.[/QUOte
I have the 295/50 15 s but mine is a mk4 with irs
Baghdad Bob
Complete Kit Delivered July 2010, serial @ 7287, Whitby Power Brakes, Whitby Tonneau, Power Steering w HEIDTS PS Valve, Hydralic clutch, 15" Wheels, BFG Tires, 331 stroker w Quick Fuel 650, RPM Heads, Air Gap Intake. IRS w 3.27, TKO-600. FFMETAL Firewall Forward, FFMETAL Dropped Battery Box in Trunk, Enlarged Passenger footbox, Breeze Cubby storage, Breeze Seat Brackets, Herbs Door Panels. Ford ruby red 12 coats.
Baghdad Bob
Complete Kit Delivered July 2010, serial @ 7287, Whitby Power Brakes, Whitby Tonneau, Power Steering w HEIDTS PS Valve, Hydralic clutch, 15" Wheels, BFG Tires, 331 stroker w Quick Fuel 650, RPM Heads, Air Gap Intake. IRS w 3.27, TKO-600. FFMETAL Firewall Forward, FFMETAL Dropped Battery Box in Trunk, Enlarged Passenger footbox, Breeze Cubby storage, Breeze Seat Brackets, Herbs Door Panels. Ford ruby red 12 coats.