Tires for MKII with 15" Wheels?

[HookedonFord]

It is about time to replace the BFG tires, Front 235/60x15 & Rear 275/50x15.

MKII with Team III wheels

Front
Fox front end
Front wheels are 15"x7" with 4.5" backspace

Rear
Fox width rear axle
Levy 5 Link with VPM coil overs
Rear wheels are 15"x10" with 6.25" backspace

My questions is what is largest rear tire I can install without modification to the frame? I would also like some tire recommendations to replace the BFG radials for about 99.5% street driving.

Thxs, Jim

[dpmac]

I too are looking for replacement of my 10 yr old BFG 15" tires.

What are the options?

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[hala514]

Thread is a little old at this point - but for the others out there looking, I just bought Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R's 6653 and 6654. Total cost shipped was $839 using a $40 off coupon code I found from StreetSideAuto.com

And they have a ton in stock right now, so I shouldn't be waiting long.

You can search on this site for what people have said about the tires.

[HookedonFord]

What size tires did you end getting?

Also, can you post your backspacing and current wheel sizes?

MKII, MKIII, which type FFR?

[hala514]

MK4, FF's version of the 15" Halibrands, the tire sizes are

26x10.00R15
26x12.00R15

I don't remember seeing any pics of a Cobra with these tires on them on this forum, but someone on the OTHER cobra forum had some pics up.

Anyone watching this forum have a pic of your car with these tires? Let's see them.

Tires shipped yesterday, should be here Monday.

[hala514]

Just for reference: I got my tires mounted up. I took a pic of the rear tire so you can see the level of the sidewall bulge.


just the tire

side view

sidewall shot