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87 Mustang wheels and tires

Old 12-23-2006, 01:25 AM
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hey guys,
Ive seen alot of post for this,
but would like a clear answer.

I have 1987 Mustang GT

Whats the offset and whatever I need to put 245's or 255 in the rear of my car
and 235's or 245;s in the front?
I want a nice wheel and stuff but dont want to buy and tire rubbing ya know

any help will be appreciated
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An 8" rim w/ a 5.75" backspace will work fine
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is that for front or rear

And the rear for 255's what would be size?
I want 17inch wheel
8inch wide wheel seems small to me
but anywyas thanks for info
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is that for front or rear

And the rear for 255's what would be size?
I want 17inch wheel
8inch wide wheel seems small to me
but anywyas thanks for info
It's for both! 8" wide is not as small as you think
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Old 12-23-2006, 02:25 AM
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all the wheels I find and want are all 3.5-5.5 backspacing

is 5.5 still good??? with 255's rear and 235's front?
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all the wheels I find and want are all 3.5-5.5 backspacing

is 5.5 still good??? with 255's rear and 235's front?
Yeah. What wheels are you looking at?
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I see you got your pro-stars on PRO50SC, they look good! Did they make you any faster?
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I see you got your pro-stars on PRO50SC, they look good! Did they make you any faster?
Won't know until the spring when the track opens
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Default RE: 87 Mustang wheels and tires

these are the wheels
5.5 spacing front and rear 8inch 17inch wheels

http://www.centerlinewheels.com/whee...le&data=18

rear 255-45-17
front 235-45-17
this all good with no rubbing?

Let me know what you think about the wheels

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