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Old 03-04-2006, 02:41 AM
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I have a 1989 5.0 mustang lx. used to be a 4cyl but i dropped a 302 in it. was wondering what is the right wheel/tires set is for the car. was looking at the sellene 17x9 rims but dont know if they fit.

wondering if anybody can point me in the right direction thanks.
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Old 03-04-2006, 02:59 AM
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do you have four lug or the five lug conversion?
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Old 03-04-2006, 03:07 AM
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i am running 4 lugs.

have some sellene rims 17x9 in mind but dont want to buy them
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http://oeperformancewheel.com/detail...ies+Speed+Star
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Old 03-04-2006, 03:16 AM
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wow never seen 4 lug saleens before, nice find
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Old 03-04-2006, 03:21 AM
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cool, 17x9 five lug fit so these should too. they look nice!
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Old 03-04-2006, 03:36 AM
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anybody know what size tires i would be able to wrap those in?
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Old 03-04-2006, 04:20 AM
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i would go with 275/40 or 265/40. you can fit bigger but those look the best. or 245/45 but i dont think they look as good, not wide enuf
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Old 03-04-2006, 04:29 AM
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I like how 18" fill up the wheel well good.
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Old 03-04-2006, 04:40 AM
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i agree!!!!!!!!!! bada@@ ride snake!
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Old 03-04-2006, 12:02 PM
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What does everyone think about running 17x9's in front and 18x10.5 in the back? Kinda give it that wider/taller stance out back.
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