dcarlson said:What year is the car? Different years have different size front fenders.
Funhog said:..but do you need to go 17x8 in the front or can you go 17x9 all around? I too plan on getting C springs with 275/40/17 in the rear, but 235/45/17 in the front. With the clearance issue in the back, I plan on getting 1/2" wheel spacer adapters.
I run these same rims with 245/45 and they also rub, the front driver side forward and backing up, also on the ground effecttjm73 said:A friend of mine had four 17x9 Cobra R wheels on an 88 GT convertible with 255/45R17 tires. It would rub on the front ground effects when turned all the way to the left or right when backing up.....
tjm73 said:A friend of mine had four 17x9 Cobra R wheels on an 88 GT convertible with 255/45R17 tires. It would rub on the front ground effects when turned all the way to the left or right when backing up. Moving forward I never heard it rub.
I wouldnt lower my car that much. I am debating using stock springs or using Ford C SpringsCrazyCobra said:I run these same rims with 245/45 and they also rub, the front driver side forward and backing up, also on the ground effectThe car has a 2" drop this could be the problem
How is that possible? 245/25.4=9.65". So what I dont understand is how do you get a narrower tire on the wheel. Is there something more than just doing the math I did and saying "OK I got 9.65 which is larger than 9 so it should fit" Am I completely wrong?maverick0716 said:The reason I say 17x8 wheels in the front is because if you put a 245/45/17 on a 17x9 wheel.....the tire will actually be a little narrower than the wheel. I prefer the wheel and tire to be dead perfect, if not slightly wider for the tire. That's just me.
Funhog said:How is that possible? 245/25.4=9.65". So what I dont understand is how do you get a narrower tire on the wheel. Is there something more than just doing the math I did and saying "OK I got 9.65 which is larger than 9 so it should fit" Am I completely wrong?
Thanks for the info..what about a 235 tire on an 8" wheel..cause my plan all along was to have 235 front and 275 rear. Whats the largest tire you can fit on 8" wheels?jb89coupe said:Well 9.65" is the tread width.. the sidewall width will be a little narrower, and most tires are actually a bit undersized anyway. A 245 does look a little funny on a 9" wheel.. looks perfect on an 8".
Funhog said:Thanks for the info..what about a 235 tire on an 8" wheel..cause my plan all along was to have 235 front and 275 rear. Whats the largest tire you can fit on 8" wheels?
My 245/45's look perfect on cobra 9" rims. I have a picture but don't know how to post it (fairly new to this stuff). However I am changing to 18's 245 up front 275 or 295 if they will fit out back(new brakes comming).jb89coupe said:Well 9.65" is the tread width.. the sidewall width will be a little narrower, and most tires are actually a bit undersized anyway. A 245 does look a little funny on a 9" wheel.. looks perfect on an 8".
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