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Topic: Widest Tires on a Fox
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Jerm95gt
Diapers
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What are the widest tires i can fit under a an 87 coupe, my wheels are 17x9, I know i can fit up to 275's on the wheels but what will fit in my fender wells.
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I miss you StoplightWarrior :(
Posts: 627 | From: Martinez | Registered: May 2002
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Pcharged46
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Member # 1664
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i have 275's on 17x9's on an 89 coupe but the quads had to be removed..
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04 Gt, Procharger,ported bullitt intake, vt cams, patriot heads mahle pistons, manly rods... etc.etc.
Posts: 671 | From: Oakdale | Registered: Aug 2002
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chosen1
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Member # 1906
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i have 275's on my 9 inch rims,no rubbing or mods required. the car is also lowered 1.5 inches.
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1967 Fastback. Should go 10's -but doesn't
1993 Cobra
2003 Suzuki SVS
1966 Coupe -For Sale
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Black88GT
CAFords OG
Member # 394
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I have 165s, and had to flip the quad.
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2000 Griggs Racing GT
2012 Kona GT500
Posts: 991 | From: Alameda | Registered: Aug 2001
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88gt
Custom
Member # 579
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I have 275's on the rear on mine, but I had to use a 1/4" wheel spacer.
Posts: 1482 | From: Santa Clara/Bay area | Registered: Nov 2001
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drews50
CAFords OG
Member # 2670
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I have 275/40/17's on 17x9 in rims and I had to remove the quads and roll the fenders in both my 89 coupe(RIP) and my 90 LX vert.
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*shiftylx*
2013 Race Red 5.0 "Lucy"
1967 Lime Gold 289 coupe "Ethel"
Posts: 2457 | From: phoenix | Registered: Apr 2003
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Gear Head
JARED
Member # 779
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I only have 255's on my 9" rims and they rubbed. My car is pretty low so I rolled all the fenders. I will get some 275 40 drag radials though and I am sure I will have to remove the quad shocks.
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Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002
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drews50
CAFords OG
Member # 2670
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yah, my shits lowered too. If it's stock height, I don't think you have to do much rolling.
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*shiftylx*
2013 Race Red 5.0 "Lucy"
1967 Lime Gold 289 coupe "Ethel"
Posts: 2457 | From: phoenix | Registered: Apr 2003
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Primer GR40
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Member # 476
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i have 275's on a 7.5 inch rim ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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Superdupercharged Cobra
No Transmatic Notch
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STROKD
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Member # 1668
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I have 315/35 Nitto 555Rs which run a tad small on a 17x9 and the fit perfect! Just have to roll the fenders, and bang out the inner fender wells. It is worth it though, from behind the tire looks about 2 inches wider than a 275 on the same wheel. ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
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04 Orange Cobra
86 Grey GT
87 Porsche V8
Posts: 576 | From: Fremont, CA | Registered: Aug 2002
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Darth Vetter
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Member # 2458
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315 in the rear on 17x10.5 is what my boy has on his 93 gt
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01 SHM Saleen S281 (SOLD)
65 Fastback
84 Vette
98 Lincoln
WWW.BLACKTRAX.NET
Posts: 2021 | From: san jose, ca | Registered: Feb 2003
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STROKD
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Member # 1668
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Originally posted by DVblownS281:
315 in the rear on 17x10.5 is what my boy has on his 93 gt
Does it rub? Man I want to get wider wheels, but there is no room under there. I have 3 inch tail pipes, I bet your friend has dumps huh? I have maybe 1/4 inch clearance on both sides of my tire, I don't see a 10.5 let alone a 9.5 inch wheel fitting. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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04 Orange Cobra
86 Grey GT
87 Porsche V8
Posts: 576 | From: Fremont, CA | Registered: Aug 2002
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mustanggt5091
All I need is.....
Member # 444
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I have currently 245/45/17 on a 88gt with no prob, I am rolling the rear fender wells and hoping 275/45/17 will fit! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Anyone know what the backspacing is on a 98 cobra rim? ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
[ May 01, 2003, 07:14 PM: Message edited by: mustanggt5091 ]
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06 Limited Edition R6 !!!!!
Posts: 2353 | From: Fairfield / Santa Rosa , Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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Darth Vetter
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Member # 2458
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quote:
Originally posted by STROKD:
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Originally posted by DVblownS281:
315 in the rear on 17x10.5 is what my boy has on his 93 gt
Does it rub? Man I want to get wider wheels, but there is no room under there. I have 3 inch tail pipes, I bet your friend has dumps huh? I have maybe 1/4 inch clearance on both sides of my tire, I don't see a 10.5 let alone a 9.5 inch wheel fitting.
It rubs with people in the back seat if you hit a good sized bump or on the freeway
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01 SHM Saleen S281 (SOLD)
65 Fastback
84 Vette
98 Lincoln
WWW.BLACKTRAX.NET
Posts: 2021 | From: san jose, ca | Registered: Feb 2003
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N0SL050
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Member # 2719
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DVblownS281 What type of mods did he have to do to fit the 315's
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Kustom Auto Detailing
Posts: 460 | From: Martinez ,Ca | Registered: Apr 2003
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Primer GR40
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Member # 476
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probably just get the correct backspacing and roll the fenders
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Superdupercharged Cobra
No Transmatic Notch
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