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Topic: 1970 Mustang/ 28X10 Slicks, Will they fit?
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Von
Journeyman Posts: 81
From: Jay, OK
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 09-24-2004 11:33 PM
   
Found a good deal on some Hoosier 28X10 stickies. Can anybody tell me if they will fit under a 70 fastback Mustang, stock width 8 inch? If so, what backspacing will I need to get it done. Also, would a set of 29x9's fit under it?Thanks in advance.
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1611
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 09-25-2004 02:38 AM
Years ago, I used to use 10x28-15 Goodyear slicks on my 70 Mach 1, they fit no problem, but I don`t recall what the backspace was. As for the 29" slicks, I seem to recall that they will likely be too close to the front of the wheel opening.------------------
78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph
80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph
85 Mustang NHRA M/Stock 302 5speed. [email protected]
59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto
74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 1046
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 09-25-2004 09:57 PM
I had a set of them on my 69 before I back-halfed and tubbed it. The fit, but will need some surgery to fit.Main problem was the inner wheelhouse. The section width on these tires is over 12". The would rub on the inside above the frame rail. 3 o'clock positon on the passenger side. 9 o'clock on the side. Took some work with a 4lb hammer. If I remember right I also rolled the front edge of the outside body just a touch. That was using a 15X8 Draglite with 5" backspacing *but* my rearend was 1" wider than stock on each side. The 5" backspacing put the tire in the same location as a 4" backspace wheel with a stock rearend width. David Cole ------------------
557 BBF Powered, alcohol injected rear engine dragster. 4.90 @ 143 1/8 mile. 1.09 60'. I've got to be crazy to drive this thing.
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