will 18 x 9's fit up front on a 67 stang

I seriously doubt it.

You would have to put that extra inch on the inside to tuck it. There's too much to run into including the outer tie rod and the upper control arm.

http://www.dodgestang.com/Tire Fitment Guide 67-8.pdf

18x9's are a tight fit on my 70... I wish I went with 18x8's. You'll have a very hard time getting them to fit on a 67.

Have you seen this thread ? http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=609485

Looks like he's doing it with out spacers

Graham

I did get 18x9s to fir with 6.11 backspacing although some grinding of the UCA was required. Seemed to me just by grinding the outside a little, and the hat on top of the ball joint, it really didn't effect the structure of the UCA much... Thinking of going with coilovers but not sure if they will buy me anymore room or not. The wheel does have full range of motion without hitting anything.

wheels

NO! I have a beautiful set of wheels that size that looked sweet and seemed to be alright with not one but two spacers to clear the control arm and steering link. None needed in rear except to balance the stance from the front. Then I dropped my motor in and the front wheels wont turn a 1/3 without rubbing. Plus, the spacers even with race ready long studs make the bolts weakened due to the spacers. If you get the right offset, the width alone will put the tires outside the fender line. Get something that has a 7 inch width option and you will be fine with no spacers. Good luck!

Dave

sambandit said:

I did get 18x9s to fir with 6.11 backspacing although some grinding of the UCA was required. Seemed to me just by grinding the outside a little, and the hat on top of the ball joint, it really didn't effect the structure of the UCA much... Thinking of going with coilovers but not sure if they will buy me anymore room or not. The wheel does have full range of motion without hitting anything.

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Yes!! They will fit, with a little work. Check out the other post in the Talk section from Sambandit. We did it with no spacers and a little grinding on the UCA. They are flush with the wheel well, they do not stick out at all. Just takes a little work.

sambandit said:

I did get 18x9s to fir with 6.11 backspacing although some grinding of the UCA was required. Seemed to me just by grinding the outside a little, and the hat on top of the ball joint, it really didn't effect the structure of the UCA much... Thinking of going with coilovers but not sure if they will buy me anymore room or not. The wheel does have full range of motion without hitting anything.

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You've got me wondering if 18s clear the UCA better than 17s?

6.11 inches of backspacing, unreal.