cobra8086

Hi. New to this. Just picked up a 1980 mustang cobra with a 302, it's 5 speed. Nice shape.. I like it. Wanted to change the rims to 17" but am not sure of a good rim and tire size. Like 17x8 on the front, 17x10 on the back, 17x9 all around.. whatever.... 255 tires...?? Any suggestions would be great! Thanks.

86 5.0L

17x9s all around are popular 245/front 275/back

83gtragtop

^^^ Good suggestion but I'd go with 17x8 with 245/45/17 all the way around, that way you can rotate them.

Lazor05

Congrats on the 4-eye. Make sure you dont go any larger that 17's though. I personally think 17's can even be too big on a fox sometimes. Pics?

AdderMk2

stick to 17x8.... the 80 didnt have very large wheel wells

86 5.0L

I think they were the same till 91...

but yeah if you can try 17x8s for much better fitment

Shelty

yup, ford changed them a bit to clear the pony rims... but I dont remember if it was the fender itself that changed or the fender extensions...

FuzzyDiceRule

i think the front fender opening was widened, i think other than that the rear wheel wells are the same...

Im partial to the 245 and 275 on 9 inches, but youll get a few rubs (and grinds) but its worth it =P

rmodel65

90+ got redesigned front fenders and fender extension

Portmaster

This is what I was going to suggest as well