5.8FoxBody

ok well i have a 93 notchback (coupe) just did the lowering springs about 2" inch drop and upper and lower rear control arms with new struts and shocks, and i took out the old motor and put a 393 in it, anyway, I need new rims and tires, i have the turbine wheels and cracking tires, i want some 17"x9" cobra R's all around but concerned that the tires will rub in the front when you turn the wheels, anyone have a lowered foxbody with 17"x9" in the front and what size tire are you using

PRO50SC

I would go w/ a 17x8 in the front w/ some 245/45's

5.8FoxBody

i was trying to keep all the rims and tires same size, all i'm concerned is i dont want the tire to rub the frame when i turn, i can cut the splash guards out not worried about that, so you don't think a 17"x9" would fit in the front?

PRO50SC

A lot of ppl have problems w/ them rubbing hence the suggestion for the 17x8.

5.8FoxBody

sorry i'm being so stubborn its just because theres a shop out here and this guy is selling a set of chrome 17x9 new chrome for $400, do you know where they are having rubbing problems is it with the top of the fender or the inner frame rail

influence

I have 17 x 9 Cobra R's all the way around 245/45 Frint and 255/40 Back. 5 lug conversion all the way around as well. The tire Rubs a bit just when you turn the wheel all the way and very very rare to rub on the Fender...just a big bump

kev2369

Here's my 87 that i had with a five lug swap, with the eibach springs... Rubbed some... Mostly when i was running wide open and slammed on the brakes hard... I ran 245/45's on the front and 275/40's on the back.. The front was the only issue...

5.8FoxBody

ok, so was the tire rubbing on the inner fenderon hard braking? something that could be fixed by slightly flaring the front fenders maybe?should i run a 245/40 17 i want to keep all four tires the same

88ragtop

IMO I wouldnt worry about keeping all four tires and wheels the same. To get the near perfect fit and look its just not going to happen on a fox. 17x8 on the front with 245/40s is going to be your best bet since you lowered it. And the 9s out back with 275/40s with fit perfect. You can do it right the first time or learn the hard way as I did.

CrazyCobraSpeed

just so u know thats not an unordinary deal... u can get a nice set for 500shipped ez... wiht a lil paitents and research u can get them cheaper... so dont rush the gun just becuz u think your gettin a great deal... its not that great of a deal at all... you saving 50 bucks at most...

ask him if he will let u mount htem on you car so u see if they rub... but i would take Pros word his rite pretty much all the time... im sure with a lil work u could get htem in there not problem... but what work would be needed is unknown... if it were a sn-95 id say go for it... but foxes have less room up front