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17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC

I am currently running 17X8's (+19mm backspacing)in front and 17X10 (+25mm backspacing)in the rear. I just pciked up some 17X9 (+20mm backspacing)for the front because I wanted a deeper lip.

I did a test fit and the come very close to the shock. I plan on using the same tires for now which are 245 45 17's. Is this going to be a problem or should I add a spacer?

17X8 space from shock (car raised)

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17x9 space (car raised)

Motorsport FMIC, Boport 1.5, Boblee header, gutted upper, profiled lower, phenolic spacer, Accufab fpr, LA3, Boport stage 3 big valve head, 57 trim/stage III Perfromance Techniques custom turbo, stinger 3" DP and custom 3"exhaust, AEM wideband, custom aluminum carnk pulley, Merkur custom A/C setup, PA performance high output 3G alt, dual oil catcj cans, Motorsport Valve cover,full Motorcraft tune up kit, 22psi of LOCO!!

17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC

Reply #1 –
Once the tire is on it's going to rub I think.

17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC

Reply #2 –
Quote from: flylear45;361409
Once the tire is on it's going to rub I think.

I agree completely. Get a spacer.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC

Reply #3 –
Yeah, that's not going to work.  I wonder what the bs is on my 17x9's...they fit without any issue.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC

Reply #4 –
Mine fit fine as well. The Cobra R wheels I did have....the chrome ones, they had to have thin spacers. The 10th ann. Cobra wheels I have now, 17x9 up front, 17x10 out back....perfect fit.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC

Reply #5 –
Ok. I installed them this morning. ME LIKEY!! I was afraid that they would stick out, but they dont at all. I did add a small spacer and pushed the strut in a little, and they dont rub, so I'm a happy camper.

I might roll the lip a little, but for now its fine.
Pics...
 
 
 
Motorsport FMIC, Boport 1.5, Boblee header, gutted upper, profiled lower, phenolic spacer, Accufab fpr, LA3, Boport stage 3 big valve head, 57 trim/stage III Perfromance Techniques custom turbo, stinger 3" DP and custom 3"exhaust, AEM wideband, custom aluminum carnk pulley, Merkur custom A/C setup, PA performance high output 3G alt, dual oil catcj cans, Motorsport Valve cover,full Motorcraft tune up kit, 22psi of LOCO!!

17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC

Reply #6 –
Looks great...about what mine look like (wheel placement). Great looking car as well. I may have to install some halo headrests when I have the seats done.....maybe......
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC

Reply #7 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;361454
Looks great...about what mine look like (wheel placement). Great looking car as well. I may have to install some halo headrests when I have the seats done.....maybe......


Mine are the netted ones. Super hard to come by. You will be giving up comfort though for looks. I know when I go on long drives and pull over to take a nap, I really miss those puffy pillow type headrests
Motorsport FMIC, Boport 1.5, Boblee header, gutted upper, profiled lower, phenolic spacer, Accufab fpr, LA3, Boport stage 3 big valve head, 57 trim/stage III Perfromance Techniques custom turbo, stinger 3" DP and custom 3"exhaust, AEM wideband, custom aluminum carnk pulley, Merkur custom A/C setup, PA performance high output 3G alt, dual oil catcj cans, Motorsport Valve cover,full Motorcraft tune up kit, 22psi of LOCO!!

17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC

Reply #8 –
i never use my headrests anyway. In the end, I'll probably keep the Sport's headrests.I plan on having a custom logo stitched into them when I have the seats done.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC

Reply #9 –
Is this you
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3825065/1986-ford-thunderbird/page-6

Also how did you do the clear corners, I wrote it on your page but no answer???
1986 T-bird
347 stroker motor
185 AFR Heads
TrickFlow cam 224/232-542/563
Victor Jr. intake CNC ported
Quickfuel Holley 800 cfm
Hooker 1-3/4 long tubes
Custom built AOD
B&M 3000 stall
8.8 w/4.30 gears
UPR K-member,A-Arms,and coil-overs
UPR upper/lower control arms
Strange shocks/struts
26x10x15 M/T slicks
11.48@119.27
(coming soon Tremec 3550)
The Finished Product
http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/03grinnie/T-bird/

17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC

Reply #10 –
Hey nice looking Car!

17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC

Reply #11 –
Car looks very nice with those wheels. So, what ends up being the required offset for 9" rims then?

17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC

Reply #12 –
:idhitit:that looks awesome!
 

17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC

Reply #13 –
really looks good, sorry for late reply