Tire size question on fox body

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04-27-2008, 05:33 PM

bz1111

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Tire size question on fox body

I would like to run

Rear 275/40 R-17's on a 9 inch rim
Front255/40 R-17 on 9 inch rim

Will I have any trouble, rubbing issues?

04-27-2008, 05:37 PM

primetime5.0

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RE: Tire size question on fox body

depends on the wheel, may rub a little back and front

04-27-2008, 05:46 PM

mattlowe01

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RE: Tire size question on fox body

255's will rub in the front. my 245's rub

04-27-2008, 05:53 PM

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RE: Tire size question on fox body

+1, mine rub pretty bad when hard turning while braking

04-27-2008, 09:34 PM

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RE: Tire size question on fox body

Yeah 235 max for front and the 275 usually okfor rear.

04-27-2008, 09:40 PM

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RE: Tire size question on fox body

17X9's??? depends on backspacing but most likely will rub some

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