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11-24-2006, 07:12 PM

ineedcar

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I recently purchased a '96 gt and put a couple mods on it and now it's time for the wheels. My tire size is 245/45-17 and i would like to buy new wheels to fit those tires. I would like some suggestions on which wheels to get. Remember, i would like to keep the tires that i already have so if you could, help me find some wheels that will fit 245/45-17.

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11-24-2006, 08:59 PM

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If you are going to keep that tire you are pretty much limited to any rim that is 17x8

11-24-2006, 09:01 PM

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yea if you want an aftermarket rim then you might want to look into new tires....nothin sets off a mustang more than a set of fatties in the back

11-24-2006, 09:21 PM

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not even 17x9 ?

11-24-2006, 09:41 PM

ineedcar

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Thats what i was wondering. Could I get 17x9's?

11-25-2006, 05:46 AM

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yes you can run a 17 x 9. Alot of people around my home town run 245/45s on a 17 x 9. Some people recommend not to, but I really see no issue, the wheel looks fine on the tire. Thats whats on the front of my car. If you buy 17 x 8 anything you'll be dissapointed with the stance, also you may want to consider going with 17 x 10.5s on the back and buying tires for the back only... gives them a mean look.

neil

11-25-2006, 12:35 PM

ineedcar

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Thanks a lot for the help. I'll be buying 17 x 9's.

11-25-2006, 04:37 PM

ineedcar

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I found some 17 x 9's that i like. The specs are 17 x 9, 5x4.5" 24mm. Would these wheels fit my 245/45-17 tires?

11-25-2006, 04:48 PM

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20x9 front & 20x10 beep dish chrome on rear is the only way to go.

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yes you can run a 17 x 9. Alot of people around my home town run 245/45s on a 17 x 9. Some people recommend not to, but I really see no issue, the wheel looks fine on the tire. Thats whats on the front of my car. If you buy 17 x 8 anything you'll be dissapointed with the stance, also you may want to consider going with 17 x 10.5s on the back and buying tires for the back only... gives them a mean look.

neil