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garistang

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Hey Im fairly new to stang-net and I already love it, I have a 88 GT with 5 lug conv. Does anyone know if I can fit a 17x10 or 17x10.5 in the rear with minimal to no rolling of the lip? If possible, and also whats the biggest tire I can fit in there I would like to fit a 315/35/17 please help thanks in advance.

 

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93luv

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i dont think 315 would fit without widening the wheel wells...
i got 17x9 with a 275/40zr/17 tire and theres less than half a inch
between tire and front part of wheel well...
you might be able to go to 285s but i dont know exactly how much wider in inches that is

 

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stangbang302

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285 vs 275 is not even close to an inch

 

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stangbang302 said:

285 vs 275 is not even close to an inch

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thank you for clarifiying...i know, its more like mm....
i meant just in general linear measurements.

 

7upstang91

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You have to roll and bang the the crap out of the inner fenderwell. But a 315 will fit, a little cutting may be required.

 

281pony

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the biggest thing for you will be finding the right backspacing and offset. wheel replacement will play a huge part. you will need to roll fenders.

 

lancec2c30

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Did you do ranger rear axles, or SN-95's and rear disk?

SN axles will push each side out 3/4 of an inch and make it next to impossible to fit a 10.5in wheel.

 

montyd

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anyone know the right offset and backspacing ? id like to run a 315 also

 

lancec2c30

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The easiest way you can do it if you are still 4 lug is to buy a set of SC style saleen wheels in 10.5. Put 315's on them, roll the fender lip, and start beating your inner fender with a BFH.

 

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garistang

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I did the 85 svo 5 lug swap and it came with stock 3:73s.

 

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Haus

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garistang said:

I did the 85 svo 5 lug swap and it came with stock 3:73s.

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arent they a 7.5 inch rear?

 

lancec2c30

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I think the SVO rear end is a tad wider then a stock fox setup too. I doubt you will be able to run a 10.5 wheel and tire setup.

 

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garistang

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Haus said:

arent they a 7.5 inch rear?

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yes your right, after doing some research I found out that the 85 svo's are 7.5. I just found out I was lied to by the previous owner. so I might have the ranger 5 lug? I'm going to have to check. thanks.