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Topic: 275/40R17 on a Fox
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Turtlehead
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Got an 87 LX lowered 1.5" switching to cobra 5-lug and 95 Cobra wheels, 17x9. Can I fit a 275/40 tire, or will a 255/40 be as big as I can go. I am using Ranger axles to keep width the same.
Thanks
Posts: 91 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Sep 2003
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badazz
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you are going to have to remove the quad shocks and bang the inner fender with a sledgehammer and roll yer lips.
Posts: 1342 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Sep 2002
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Quick 88LX
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275 is fine in the back with a little massaging of the fender "lip" for when you go up driveways and over large bumps. 245 would be best in the front if you don't want to rub on hard corners, (If you even experiance any)
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Posts: 1785 | From: Fairfield, CA/Okinawa, Japan | Registered: Oct 2002
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highofftiresmoke
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my friend ran a 275 on his 91 gt with no kinda mods to anything... but the tire was about 1/8 of an inch away from the quad shock... never gave him any probs though... everyt stang is a bit different..
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Posts: 482 | From: san jose,ca | Registered: Dec 2002
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Gear Head
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I am going to get 285/40/17 on the rear of my fox and it's lowered about 1.5" as well. My fender lips are completley rolled and I am also going to remove the quad shock. I'll let you know how they fit. Probably go with 245/40/17's up front. Oh and this is on 17x9" rims all around.
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Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002
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PumaFiveOh
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Yup it will fit fine with no issues. I had 275's and now got 285's with no rubbing or any problems. I don't even have rolled fenders, just no quads, and no tailpipes. Ohh and it's a 93 LX! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Posts: 718 | From: Bay Area! | Registered: Jan 2003
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mustanggt5091
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I have the 98 cobra's with 275/40/17 Hoosiers on the back and 245/45/17 BFG's up front with no problems at all on my 88 ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
[ January 13, 2004, 09:12 AM: Message edited by: mustanggt5091 ]
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Posts: 2353 | From: Fairfield / Santa Rosa , Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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PeNiNsula302
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Should work i ran that same size on the back Nitto Drags with 255/40/17's in front and it only rubbed if i had 3 heavy people in the car and we hit a bump... For the most part it was cool... I would HIGHLY recommend rolling the fenders tho, as everyone said...
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chosen1
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quote:
Originally posted by mustanggt5091:
that car is very nice. good job.
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JARED
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Thinking the same thing...
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Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002
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Bill/APEX Motorsports
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'91-'93s have larger wheel well openings to accommodate the stock 16" wheels. Earlier cars only had 15" wheels, so getting even a 255/40/17 in there is going to require some massaging. Don't be surprised if your '87 needs some major fender work!
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Posts: 488 | From: Santa Clara, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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badazz
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hey does that apply for 4 cyl mustangs too in 91-93?
Posts: 1342 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Sep 2002
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hoppin50
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does anybody know if 295-40-18s will fit on a 90? ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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Posts: 33 | From: SACTOWN........."50Reasons" | Registered: Sep 2003
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50DADDY
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Ive got 285/40zr17's on my 93 fox with no problems.
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Posts: 4827 | From: Suckramento | Registered: Jul 2003
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Bill is right about the 91+'s having larger wheel well's. I run 255/40/17 on all 4's with 17x8's up front & 17x9's in rear (going to 275's once these wear out). No rub at all up front. Check the offset of the wheel. My 17x8's are a 4.95" back space, the 17x9 are 5.95.
255/40/17's are 25" tall. My car is not lowered either.
Just some info to help
Scott
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Posts: 14 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Jan 2004
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