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Old 04-19-2008, 12:06 AM
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Hey i have a 1986 mustang gt wit lowering springs 1.4 in the back 1.3 in the front i wanna put 17" x 9" on it i was wondering what is the biggest tire i can fit in the back and the front
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Old 04-19-2008, 12:22 AM
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sorry said that wrong it's lowered 1.3 in the back and 1.4 in the front
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Old 04-19-2008, 06:51 AM
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Well i bought my mustang i have now lowered with 17x8.5 rims and the guy has 275/40/17 in the back and 235/40/17 in the front thats with the quad shocks out. Hope that helps
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Old 04-19-2008, 10:50 AM
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I have 18 inch aftermarket rims on mine with the lowering kit so you have alot of options and room to play with. 88gt5.0 245/40/18
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Old 04-19-2008, 11:52 AM
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Old 04-19-2008, 04:22 PM
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my 90 lx is lowered and i got 245/45/17 all around and it fits fine
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