17" wheels - is this backspacing acceptable?
06-01-2009, 03:24 PM
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17" wheels - is this backspacing acceptable?
- 17x8 (4.5" BS) w/ 245/40/17 or 235/40/17
- 17x9 (6.0" BS) w/ 265/40/17
Last edited by Adam; 06-01-2009 at 08:26 PM.
06-01-2009, 04:54 PM
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Front should be good. Back you may have to cut the piece off circled in orange in the picture on both sides to make them fit. The piece I am talking about is the piece of metal that is sticking out toward the side of the mustang. You should be able to leave the rubber piece there.
06-01-2009, 07:54 PM
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I've got a 67 fastback....
American Racing 605MS765C on the front, 17x8 w/4.5" backspace
Tires up front: 245 45 17 BFGs KDWs
American Racing 605MS7965C on the back, 17x9 w/6.0" backspace
Tires out back: 275 40 17 BFGs KDWs
Yes, you will need to trim the metal piece shown in the previous post. Not the whole thing, but just enough for a confortable clearance.
I took a few pictures (tonight) but can't see how to post them. If I can figure it out, I will post them, otherwise, give me your email address and I'll send them along. (they were taken at night, in the garage, but it will give you an idea.)
Dan
American Racing 605MS765C on the front, 17x8 w/4.5" backspace
Tires up front: 245 45 17 BFGs KDWs
American Racing 605MS7965C on the back, 17x9 w/6.0" backspace
Tires out back: 275 40 17 BFGs KDWs
Yes, you will need to trim the metal piece shown in the previous post. Not the whole thing, but just enough for a confortable clearance.
I took a few pictures (tonight) but can't see how to post them. If I can figure it out, I will post them, otherwise, give me your email address and I'll send them along. (they were taken at night, in the garage, but it will give you an idea.)
Dan
06-01-2009, 08:19 PM
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I've got a 67 fastback....
American Racing 605MS765C on the front, 17x8 w/4.5" backspace
Tires up front: 245 45 17 BFGs KDWs
American Racing 605MS7965C on the back, 17x9 w/6.0" backspace
Tires out back: 275 40 17 BFGs KDWs
Yes, you will need to trim the metal piece shown in the previous post. Not the whole thing, but just enough for a confortable clearance.
I took a few pictures (tonight) but can't see how to post them. If I can figure it out, I will post them, otherwise, give me your email address and I'll send them along. (they were taken at night, in the garage, but it will give you an idea.)
Dan
American Racing 605MS765C on the front, 17x8 w/4.5" backspace
Tires up front: 245 45 17 BFGs KDWs
American Racing 605MS7965C on the back, 17x9 w/6.0" backspace
Tires out back: 275 40 17 BFGs KDWs
Yes, you will need to trim the metal piece shown in the previous post. Not the whole thing, but just enough for a confortable clearance.
I took a few pictures (tonight) but can't see how to post them. If I can figure it out, I will post them, otherwise, give me your email address and I'll send them along. (they were taken at night, in the garage, but it will give you an idea.)
Dan
06-01-2009, 08:22 PM
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Front should be good. Back you may have to cut the piece off circled in orange in the picture on both sides to make them fit. The piece I am talking about is the piece of metal that is sticking out toward the side of the mustang. You should be able to leave the rubber piece there.
06-01-2009, 08:43 PM
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06-01-2009, 08:56 PM
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http://s711.photobucket.com/albums/w...lbymustangdan/
Let me know if you can access the photos!!
http://s711.photobucket.com/albums/w...lbymustangdan/
Let me know if you can access the photos!!
