It's been some time since I put the new wheels on the car (see past threads) and in that time I haven't been able to drive her much because of significant rubbing on both the front and occasionally rear (over a bump, or with weight in the back, etc).
I put 17x8" 4.75 bs (I believe) on both front and rear per earlier threads and DodgeStang's chart, but for whatever reason my fitment is worse than most.
Relevant modifications:
- Shelby drop
- 13" cobra disks
- 17x8" 4.75 backspacing
- 235/45/17 front
- 245/45/17 rear
I've had the frame examined and everything is straight (more than expected in fact, for the age of the car).
So, what are my options? I'd be happy enough at this point to change out the wheels/tires, but I believe I'm stuck with the 17" diameter because of the brakes. The body shop is of the opinion that I need to flare the fenders to provide clearance. Any other tricks?
I'd prefer to undo the Shelby Drop simply for aesthetic reasons, though from what I recall it affords greater space for the wheels.
I'd also happily lift the rear by a half inch or inch if necessary (and possibly anyway for aesthetic reasons).
My first inclination for the front is to do what's suggested in this thread and go down to a 7" wide wheel with 205/50s, but that's gonna require a special-order rim purchase. What can I try before I go that route?
I put 17x8" 4.75 bs (I believe) on both front and rear per earlier threads and DodgeStang's chart, but for whatever reason my fitment is worse than most.
Relevant modifications:
- Shelby drop
- 13" cobra disks
- 17x8" 4.75 backspacing
- 235/45/17 front
- 245/45/17 rear
I've had the frame examined and everything is straight (more than expected in fact, for the age of the car).
So, what are my options? I'd be happy enough at this point to change out the wheels/tires, but I believe I'm stuck with the 17" diameter because of the brakes. The body shop is of the opinion that I need to flare the fenders to provide clearance. Any other tricks?
I'd prefer to undo the Shelby Drop simply for aesthetic reasons, though from what I recall it affords greater space for the wheels.
I'd also happily lift the rear by a half inch or inch if necessary (and possibly anyway for aesthetic reasons).
My first inclination for the front is to do what's suggested in this thread and go down to a 7" wide wheel with 205/50s, but that's gonna require a special-order rim purchase. What can I try before I go that route?