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Posted by 5.0 LsX (Member # 10017) on :
 
has any one had clearance issues with 9" wide rims running 245's with coilovers?
have sn95 front spindles, aje k member, adjustable control arms, kyb's with 12" spring on coilovers, & caster camber plates. just ordered the rims and want to know if i will run into clearance issues, looks like a tight fit.
feel free to pm or txt, need to know asap..
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Posted by 5.0 LsX (Member # 10017) on :
 
correction: 255/40/17
 
Posted by 73 on DUBS (Member # 5677) on :
 
you should be good im running 17sx9s all the way around no rubbing at all
 
Posted by Wicked Motorsports (Member # 8702) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 5.0 LsX:
correction: 255/40/17
NO problem my bro has 17x9 03 Cobras on his 89GT w/that same tire size in the front and slammed.
 
Posted by FISH (Member # 10442) on :
 
Does anyone have personal experience with the 17 x 9 wheels. I have read that the widest up front should be 17x8.
 
Posted by straightliner1 (Member # 2679) on :
 
I have 17x9 Cobra R's with 255/40 on my 91, with Maximum coilovers:

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and have 17X9" Cobra R's on my 91 Coupe with 275/40's

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Yes, the fenders are fiberglass, but the tires and wheels still have plenty of room next to the Bilstein/MM coilover.

[ February 18, 2011, 03:28 PM: Message edited by: straightliner1 ]
 
Posted by FISH (Member # 10442) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by straightliner1:
I have 17x9 Cobra R's with 255/40 on my 91, with Maximum coilovers:

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and have 17X9" Cobra R's on my 91 Coupe with 275/40's

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Yes, the fenders are fiberglass, but the tires and wheels still have plenty of room next to the Bilstein/MM coilover.

 
Posted by FISH (Member # 10442) on :
 
So you don't have any problems with the 255/40/17? Are you using spacers or steering limiters? I want to be ready when I get my wheels.
 
Posted by PWR HNGRY 302 (Member # 6000) on :
 
I run 17x9 wheels with 245/45-17 tires on my 87 fox with sn95 spindles and they rub the fenderwells at full lock in either direction.

[ February 24, 2011, 08:15 PM: Message edited by: PWR HNGRY 302 ]
 




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