I'm runnin' 17x8 w/ 245/45/17 on the front w/ no clearence/rubbing issues what so ever. 17x9 on the rear w/ 275/40/17 dr's. Had to remove the quad shocks to prevent rubbing. Other than that no problem in the rear either. I did not have to roll the fenders either.
92lx w/ stock height suspension.
92lx w/ stock height suspension.
I just put 275/40-17's on a 17x9 in the rear of my '88. Cut the rear fender lips down to less than a 1/4" at the top. I have about 3/4" of travel before it makes contact. It only rubs when my car is really loaded down, (full tank, full trunk and full seats). Quad shocks are still in and have about 3/8" clearance. I would say they fit if you have the correct backspacing. Not sure what backspacing I have. I'll check next time I have my wheels off.
On 90 and older cars, the front fender openings are a little smaller. 17x9 might be a little big and 235s are way way too small for a 9 inch wheel - its going to look wierd, IMO. Stick with 17x8s and 245s. Even then, the fronts are the problem on the pre-91 cars.
Check out my car - it has 275s on all fours with 17x9 wheels - I have a 93 and I still had to do some tricks to keep it from rubbing up front. It will rub on full lock with no rack limiters (keeps you from turning as much)... so if your car is a 90 or older, it could be a real challenge.
Jeff
www.stangonline.com
Check out my car - it has 275s on all fours with 17x9 wheels - I have a 93 and I still had to do some tricks to keep it from rubbing up front. It will rub on full lock with no rack limiters (keeps you from turning as much)... so if your car is a 90 or older, it could be a real challenge.
Jeff
www.stangonline.com