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MustangGlx

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Whats the absolute widest you can go on a foxbody in the rear with wheels/tires? Quad shocks are removed, and i wouldn't be horribly opposed to rolling the inner lip of the quarter out of the way if it was worth it. Thanks
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10.5
 

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Depends on the car. Hatchbacks have the most room in the rear wheelwells, with notches and convertibles having a bit less room supposedly. What size wheels/tires are you looking to run?
 

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I have 9" rims with 275 and I am good unless I get some weight in the car. I should also mention I have lowered it about 1.5 inches as well...
 

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I've got an 89 LX hatch which i guess means i should have more room, but i want to run as wide as i can, traction is going to be a major concern for me when the car is finished
 

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You plan on running a small or larger diameter wheel? Guys get away with 275 series radial tires on 17x9's pretty routinely out back. I had 255/50 series drag radials (dr's have a bit of sidewall bulge) on some 16x7 ponies, and would rub occassionally when cornering hard and hitting a bump at the same time (car was still factory ride height). Kind of hard to answer your question without knowing what rim diamter you want as it does make a difference in terms of tire size you are able run.
 

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Im not sure,still kind of looking around at what i want to do, but i was thinking about running a staggered 95 cobra r wheel set, 17x10.5 rear 17x9 in the front, would that fit if i rolled the inside lip of quarter out of the way?
 

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Might have to do some "massaging". Or go mini tubbed
 
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