Gun Jam

Hello

Im currently running 14" wheels and im tired of the one tire choice I can pick from.

running a 17" wheel seems very appealing at this point.

I am thinking about American Racing vn309 torq thrust
http://www.americanracing.com/wheel/...hrust-original

a 17x8 with a 4.50 backspace (run these on all 4 sides)

I would run Pilot Super Sports 17/235/45

My mustang now has TCP Power rack and pinion.

With that in mind what mistakes am I making here? what should I be aware of?

Thanks

-Gun

racer_dave

I'd just say to see if you can find a wheel with that offset to borrow for mock up. Make sure it doesn't rub. Also test it while backing up with wheels at lock (like backing out of a parking spot) as sometimes reverse will rub if its close. and you'll feel the bumps more with the shorter sidewalls.

69mach1377

The only mistake is really just my opinion, but it seems almost every mustang ends up with that style/shape of wheel...kind of a cliche'. Wheel choice is the most personal of decisions though and it must make you happy. I'm sure my wheel choice is not for everyone either...cheers.

Gun Jam

Im open to any suggestions.
69 Mach what wheel type do you think would look good with my car's color?

Thanks guys!

68SCode4speed

Here's a couple of 17's for ya...

Gun Jam

Those are cool

I was looking at the fitment chart if I roll all the fenders I wonder if I could run a 245 45 17? does anyone have any input on that?

Thanks again

-Gun

68SCode4speed

Tomorrow I'll ask a fellow that might know that answer...

BTW - do you use a baseball bat to roll the fender lip ? The fellow that is welding frame stiffening metal/material into my '66 used to do that trick on the classic Mustangs and said it worked great.

Gun Jam

Ive heard of this...but I got some peeps that could take of that for me and I think they would be more competent than I so they will be in charge of fender roll

Thanks for looking into my question!

-Gun

Starfury

I absolutely love TTO's, and I didn't even know they started making them in 17's. Go for it

68SCode4speed

Were you wanting to run those size wheels on all 4 corners ?