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I know our T-Birds can take a 235/55/R17 tire, but is there any way a 2005 could take a 235/75R17?
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That’s a big jump and I don’t see it happening. Besides clearance proplems your speedometer reading would be way off. -
worth a try. Maye try 235/65/17? I got a set of chrome wheel well trim from Bob...looks good..nothing left to chrome!Last edited by BLACK BEAUTY; Nov 2, 2021, 03:46 AM.
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Here's a site to provide a visual and actual numbers for comparison ...
https://tiresize.com/comparison/
For your example, when your speedometer reads 70mph, you would actually be going 80mph. Your tire diameter would be nearly four inches greater than OEM.Comment
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That is a cool chart, Thanks Jay! I'm saving it.sigpicComment
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I'm leaning towards a 235/60/17. About an inch higer(good) and at 70mph the actual is 72 (not bad) The fact the car would sit a little higher...easier to get in and out...thoughts?Comment
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Can't comment on whether an inch higher might make a noticeable difference in ease of getting in/out of the car. I am however wondering (concerned) what would moving the car's center of gravity up by an inch would do to ride stability, grip and handling.Originally posted by BLACK BEAUTY View PostComment
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Are you not the guy that lowered your car about an inch to “improve” the stance?Originally posted by BLACK BEAUTY View PostComment
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Close., that was Craig Madsen who lowered his bird.I raised the back end by an inch..improved the handling..Last edited by BLACK BEAUTY; Nov 3, 2021, 11:37 AM.Comment
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Stick with the 55's.They are Here. Scotty, beam me up!IT'S 5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE
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Try putting a firm cushion on the seat. Amazon sells wheelchair cushions in varying thickness that would be a help. Raising the height of my kitchen chair made a huge difference for me.Originally posted by BLACK BEAUTY View PostComment
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