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Old Mar 4, 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.
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 02:59 AM
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do you have four lug or the five lug conversion?
Old Mar 4, 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
was looking at
http://oeperformancewheel.com/detail...ies+Speed+Star
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 03:16 AM
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wow never seen 4 lug saleens before, nice find
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 03:21 AM
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cool, 17x9 five lug fit so these should too. they look nice!
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 03:36 AM
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anybody know what size tires i would be able to wrap those in?
Old Mar 4, 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
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 04:29 AM
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I like how 18" fill up the wheel well good.
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 04:40 AM
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i agree!!!!!!!!!! bada@@ ride snake!
Old Mar 4, 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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