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Old 04-28-2010, 04:22 PM
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I have about 3/16" space between the back lip of the rim and the front strut.
Tire size: 235/45/17 front and rear. Might get away with 245/45/17 but that's up to you to try.
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Old 04-28-2010, 11:31 PM
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well im getting my tires in the morning.im running 235/40's all around.there is about an 1/8th inch clearance between the wheel and the strut.
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Old 04-29-2010, 10:30 AM
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well i put the backs on to see how they would look.im very pleased with them



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Old 04-29-2010, 07:07 PM
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Whats the backspacing on the 4 lug 03 cobra's? I ran 17x9 cobra R's (4lug) with no problem all the way around with 245/45/17s. I upgraded to the 5lug and cobra front brakes with 03 cobras and i've had hell ever since. Especially on the driverside. Rubs like no other on bumps and turns, but still doesn't hit the strut. I'm tempted to go back but it was a lot of work involved with the 5lug conversion so i doubt i will. My options are really 1.get taller springs (not Eibach's up front) 2.go to a 16 in rim or 3. coil overs, which i heard won't work with 9in rims up front..

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Didn't mean to Hi-jack the thread, just letting people know to be careful when choosing these rims on foxbody's

And man i really need to adj lower control arm on the driverside rear, its def a 4x4 right now.
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Old 04-29-2010, 10:30 PM
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i have 17x9 with coil overs in the front and i dont rub or hit anything... but i have a baer brake kit

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