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17 - 9" Cobra R Wheels on 89 GT?

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Old 03-25-2006, 12:35 PM
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Mustang95 you brought up a good point
I have 245's on my winter cobras and there flush with the sidewalls...
Would 275s stick out of the fenderwell with the stock backspacing?
So on a fox what sits flush is my question I guess-
255, 265, 275?
No, it will look great. 275's on a 8.5"





You may have to flip the quad shocks, no big deal though!
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Old 03-25-2006, 12:37 PM
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i have 17x9 with 245/45/zr17 nitto nto1 tires and was told shouldnt go any bigger because they would possibly rub and they said 275 would rub without a dought so i went with the 245's but that is just what i was told.Diffrent opinions from diffrent places so goodluck with whatever you choose
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Old 03-25-2006, 12:39 PM
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i have 17x9 with 245/45/zr17 nitto nto1 tires and was told shouldnt go any bigger because they would possibly rub and they said 275 would rub without a dought so i went with the 245's but that is just what i was told.Diffrent opinions from diffrent places so goodluck with whatever you choose
I have 275's on my notch as well w/o any problems. Lotta guys are runnin 275's. Don't be afraid!!
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Old 03-25-2006, 12:41 PM
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lol that sux i should of asked you guys before i bought my tires ...well i aint changing now spent $170 on each tire so guess i am stuck with these for a while thanx for your info though PRO50SC
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Old 03-25-2006, 12:52 PM
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Default RE: 17 - 9" Cobra R Wheels on 89 GT?

My fronts are 245s and my rears are 275s, and thats on the 17x9 Cobra R wheels.
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245/45/17 on all 4 cobra'r,Front rub just a bit when wide turning...
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Old 03-25-2006, 05:04 PM
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I have 17-9 on my 88 gt. They look and fit great.

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