Wy would you want to go with even larger tires? the amount of difference you would notice is going to be minimal, I would stick with the stock tire size, i mean really is the .25" or so even worht the guessing as to how fast you will really be going?

 

Those tires would be too big.I had that size on my Z28 Camaro in the rear and it looked good but it would just look bad on the Taurus and make it even higher.I would suggest you just do the Strut/Tab mod in the front to lower it 5/8".

I will be getting the same springs for the front on my car this summer and I'll be cutting a coil and a half off the springs like some on SHOforum have done with their cars to lower it 2" in front.

 

I have 8 inch wide toyo's on my car and they are rediculous....turns that i used to only be able to take at 30 i'm now taking at 40-45 with ease. Go as wide as you can.

 

but going to a taller sidewall? wouldnt that be worse for the handling?

 

Originally posted by blowerwhine@Jun 2 2005, 07:54 PM
but going to a taller sidewall? wouldnt that be worse for the handling?

yes and no. some passenger tires have "shoulder blocks" built into the shoulder of tire. (I.E. Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread) this allows for better cornering, especially on a taller tire. The taller the sidewall, the smoother the ride is.
Back to the original post; going from a 65 to a 70 series sidewall won't help at all. as a matter of fact, thats only about a 1/4" of a difference in height.

 

go with either 215/60 (or 55?? pretty sure 60 though) r15 or 225/60 (or 55??) R15

they both fit but i aint sure if its 60 or 55 but im pretty sure its 60 and i dont remember why but the 225's are a better fit
also theyll be more low profile and alot stiffer hence giving better handling but a bumpier ride with the right tires of course

how do i know this? had a special book at my old job saying what tires sizes match up and can work on the same rim

I will be getting the same springs for the front on my car this summer and I'll be cutting a coil and a half off the springs like some on SHOforum have done with their cars to lower it 2" in front.

not smart

 

go with a 50/55 size tire if you lower it. And why not get a set of slicers or gen 4 16's. They will help in cornering, stoping and in the looks department 2 :banana:

 

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I will be getting the same springs for the front on my car this summer and I'll be cutting a coil and a half off the springs like some on SHOforum have done with their cars to lower it 2" in front. 


not smart

Only if you cut more that 1.5 coils.The guys on SHOforum that have done it using Moog/TRW cargo coils(they're linear not progressive rate) have no problems like the pogo effect you see when people cut too much off the springs to lower it 3-4".Usually they have progressive rate springs as well which shouldnt be cut.