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I own a 88 Mustang LX Hatch. Its been converted to 5lug with new new style spindles etc. I want to put 18s on it. I was was thinking of doing the FR500 wheels 18x10 and 18x9. Whats the biggest tire I can fit front and rear? Will be dropped 1.5in..
 
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you dont want to go to big in the front, i have 18x9 with 245/40 front tires. with your car lowered check your fender to tire clearance
 

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Cmon guy...


http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/716968-wheel-backspacing-offset.html
 

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That can also be found in the "Really Common Questions" thread.

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/825480-fox-talks-really-common-questions-thread.html
 

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I did 255/35/out front and 285/35/ out back.
 

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NikwoaC said:
That can also be found in the "Really Common Questions" thread.

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/825480-fox-talks-really-common-questions-thread.html
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