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best wheel size for 91 GT

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Old 03-13-2007, 01:59 AM
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i'm buying new wheels and tires for my 91 GT and was wondering which size wheel is better the 17x9 or 18x9. any suggestions
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Old 03-13-2007, 02:00 AM
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17 " ....imo
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Old 03-13-2007, 02:12 AM
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Here's my old 87 with 17x9's with 275's out back
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Old 03-13-2007, 02:13 AM
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would the 18's give me a rougher ride?
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Old 03-13-2007, 02:17 AM
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As long as they don't rub... 18's are a big wheel for a fox... The fenderwells are really designed for a 15 or 16 inch wheel, so 17's look big on them as it is... Good luck in your decision, but i'd go 17's
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thanks for the input, think i'll go with the 17's
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Old 03-13-2007, 12:26 PM
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id say 17x8 in the front w/ like a 245/45/r17 and 17x9 in the rear w/ a 255 or 265/45/r17 to eliminate rub. i have 17x9 all around w/ a 255/40/r17 tire and it rubs when the wheel is turned all the way. unless you want to get bumb stops.



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Old 03-13-2007, 02:21 PM
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thanks nacanitihs, appreciate the help...................and by the way nice stang
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Im in the same boat.... undecided between 17's and 18's [:@]
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