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why 5 lugs?

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JGT

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its an 88. the tires are the stock 225/60-15. I don't know how much it is lowered, or how to tell. The fender slightly covers the top of the tire. I dont know if that helps.
 

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hm that sounds like its about as low as mine is, maybe a little lower. the only reason i tuck the top of my tire is because the tires are a bit too tall...you are tucking stockers somewhat...where does the rub occur? fender extension or on the inside of the wheelwell?

to answer your question about the cobra setup, though, you will need at least 17" wheels to clear the cobra brakes. run a 245/45/17 tire and if you rub on the fender extension, you will still rub there unless you convert to 91-93 fenders. if the rub is on the inside, one option is to change to SN95 control arms which have a wider track than the foxes, and should get you away from your rub on the inside of the wheelwell (if thats where the rub is occuring)
 

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mansonozz said:
Stangnet really needed him again
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i saw him and his car the other day
 

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JGT said:
Why do people go for the 5lug setup over the stock 4?
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Because they have too much time, too much money, and are worried about the looks of their car as opposed to how fast it can go.

Don't get me wrong, I'd change to 5 lug if I was out of a job, bored, and a millionaire
 

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Strype said:
Because they have too much time, too much money, and are worried about the looks of their car as opposed to how fast it can go.

Don't get me wrong, I'd change to 5 lug if I was out of a job, bored, and a millionaire
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Could I live in your pool house?
 

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Sorry Mustang5L5, I should have been more specific. My car is already converted to 95 Cobra (front) and 95 GT (rear) brake specs. I'm looking for 2-4 piston calipers and big slotted rotors.

Thanks for the link though! :SNSign:
 

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Sweet, my 5-lug setup puts me into millionaire status

1990coupe - I'm sorry
 
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