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Posted by BLK50 (Member # 237) on :
 
anybody know what the biggest size rim wil a 87-93 mustang w/ 5 lug. i'm thinking about picking up some 18 in saleen wheels, but i don't want them to stick out. please help.
 
Posted by saleen00925 (Member # 1302) on :
 
18's will fit........but I am pretty sure they will rub a lot......seen a couple of 5.0's with 18s and I think they do it for looks....not performance minded.......I don't see how they can do any hard cornering with those.
 
Posted by onesicklx (Member # 285) on :
 
i had 18x8 all the way around, they should fit.
 
Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
I have 18x9.5's at all corners on my 87 Saleen. I HAD to flair all fenders as well though. It looks stock the way my body guy did it and it looks great with these wheels on a Saleen that is already low as heck.
 
Posted by Manny (Member # 23) on :
 
what tire zise will you need with 's?
 
Posted by BLK50 (Member # 237) on :
 
hiddnnos what size tires did you have all the way around??
 
Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
Currently I have 275/35's in the back and 245 45's in the front. I am going to buy 295's for the back when it comes time for new tires.
 
Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by saleen00925:
18's will fit. but I am pretty sure they will rub a lot. seen a couple of 5.0's with 18s and I think they do it for looks....not performance minded.......I don't see how they can do any hard cornering with those.

With the new offset rims they will not rub at all!
 
Posted by Midnight5.0 (Member # 597) on :
 
hiddn.o.s. - any pics? I'd like to see your car.
 
Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
I am very hesitant on taking it to the track tomorrow (SP)because it is not painted yet, the tranny is starting to grind 3rd on the first shift in the cold mornings, and it isn't running as hard as it used to. Needs a lot of tlc. If a friend of mine goes with his car for the first time in like a year I may just say fuck it, and go. He said he probably will, so I have a feeling I will as well.
 




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