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9 inch wides front wheels?

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Im going to convert to five lugs as soon as I get this wheel thing sorted out.Im using the 400 dollar kit they have at 50 resto and was wondering is anyone using 17 by 9 wheels on the front of your fox. I cant find any 03 cobra wheels that are 8 inchs wide and thats the wheel I want to use. If so what size tires are you running and do you have any rubbing problems?
 
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i got 17x9's up front on my 85 lx. The rims/tires rub on the inside if I make really sharp turns, but other than that they're fine.
 

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If you have a 90-93, and depending on how low your car sits, you shouldn't have a lot of major rubbing issues. They will probably still rub though if you turn the wheel lock to lock, but it won't be too bad.
 

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low5.0 said:
Im going to convert to five lugs as soon as I get this wheel thing sorted out.Im using the 400 dollar kit they have at 50 resto and was wondering is anyone using 17 by 9 wheels on the front of your fox. I cant find any 03 cobra wheels that are 8 inchs wide and thats the wheel I want to use. If so what size tires are you running and do you have any rubbing problems?
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It looks like the kit you want to use comes with 5 lug rotors that attach to your exsiting spindles. I dont think you will be happy with the use of that setup and 9 inch front tires. The 95 spindle will give you the better geometry that will be needed for use of those rims. I'm in the middle of my 5 lug now and its a pain. I thought it would be much easier than it has been.
 

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i've got 17X9 03 cobra's on the front of mine w/a 245/45 tire. only rubs at full lock and my car is lowered pretty good in the front too:

 

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