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17 wheel size

I'm looking at the 17' for my 86. I'll need to ditch the 14' when I get the 11in break swap done. Do I need to worry about the offset or 17/7 17/8 17/9 17/10 ? This will be stock axel and such. I am worried about rubbing the tire wells. I would like to use a 245/45 17 tire.
Wouldn't mind doing a thick on the back and thinner on front.


http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Mustang-Replica-Wheels/1979-1993-4-Lug/sc255733//page/1/checkForLanding/true

Or if you know of another online store with some kick'n 15-17in 4 luggerz kick that out. Though only looking to spend about upto 160 per wheel.

http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Mustang-Replica-Wheels/1979-1993-4-Lug/sc255733//page/1/checkForLanding/true

17 wheel size

Reply #1 –
I have 17x9 up front wearing 255 40 17's, and 17x10.5 out back with 275 40 17's.There's room under there.The 245 45 17's seemed a little narrow to me on the 9 inch wheels.It's up to the owner (you) to do what YOU like though.I had to remove my quad shocks,but that wasn't a big deal.

'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..

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Reply #2 –
Thanks Vinnietbird. You answered perfectly. I didn't want to get a set of rims that wouldn't fit under the wheel wells. I like the ruber to be at least flush with the edge of the rim, I know what you mean by looking skinny. I would deff go with something wider to fill out the rim better.

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Reply #3 –
245 40 17's up front,and 255 40 17's out back...excellent sizing.I got bigger tires because I bought the wheels that had them as a package.I didn't think they would fit,but they did.
'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..

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Reply #4 –
Wheelz n rubber will probably ship on monday.  I'll put a pic up when they come in.

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Reply #5 –
So which ones are you getting?
'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..

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Reply #6 –
I have 275 40 17's on the back of the vert, and also a lincoln rear. I just catch the very outside of the wheels because the rear is wider. you shouldn't have any problems.
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Reply #7 –
I just put 17X9 ET20 cobras with 245/45/17's on all four on my car last night and they fit pretty good, no rubbing so far. Mines a 87 though so i dont know how they will fit your 86.

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;316293
So which ones are you getting?


http://www.americanmuscle.com/chrome-4-lug-shelby-2007-gt500-wheel-17x9.html

2007 Chrome Shelby GT500

If they fit with the 86 cougar spindles I will put them on see what they look like on the car and enjoy be4 I start putting on the 88 mustang spindles ( 11in brake conversion ). I think only thing I'm missing for the break conversion is the 1/4 - 3/16 adapter, and a spare foot to help with bleading the breaks ( maybe the boss will lend that though )

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Reply #9 –
Here's what it looks like with 275-40-17s on the front


and back
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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Reply #10 –
hey vin where did u get your rims and tires?
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Reply #11 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;314790
I have 17x9 up front wearing 255 40 17's, and 17x10.5 out back with 275 40 17's.There's room under there.The 245 45 17's seemed a little narrow to me on the 9 inch wheels.It's up to the owner (you) to do what YOU like though.I had to remove my quad shocks,but that wasn't a big deal.



Just wondering but do you have any idea what offset you are running? I've seen 17x9s stick out past the fender lip with the wrong offset, which looks goofy:hick:
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #12 –
Same thing,but in chrome....this is where I got mine,and the wheel info is all here......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-x9-10-Chrome-wheels-Tires-fit-Mustang-4-lug-cobra_W0QQitemZ290419595337QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item439e5b5849
'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..

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Reply #13 –
Hey Vinnie...I'm diggin' that exhaust of yours. Tastefully done!...:bowdown:

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Reply #14 –
Thanks a lot.My own idea (for my car).I had the exhaust like that on all of my Birds.Different exhaust tips,but same idea.
'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..