How wide on an 88?

8A_Honda · January 24th, 2007, 12:39 AM

Asked this on another forum but people don't really seem to wanna help me out there, so trying this forum out that someone suggested to me.

Anyway, buying an 88 Mustang and looking to get new wheels for it. How wide can I go if I threw on some upper and lower control arms? Also, the car is lowered with Sportline springs. Well it's lowered in the front right now but will be lowered in the rear as well. Would adjustable control arms be needed for camber adjustment? Or just a camber kit maybe? Thanks for any advice and here's the pics. Oh yeah, and the car has a 5 lug conversion on it already.

Car I'm buying...

Wheels I'm looking to get for the street. 17x9's in the front, 17x10.5's in the rear. Will they fit?

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS

Tony_90fox · January 24th, 2007, 01:32 AM

from what was said on another thread, i picked up that 10.5 is a little too big for a fox body. Some people squeeze them on there, but with a lot of hammer time and fender rolling. i guess it all depends on the backspacing as well.

8A_Honda · February 19th, 2007, 01:04 AM

Alright, I've decided to just get one set of wheels and they're gonna be some Trakstar's from American Racing. 15x3.5's in the front and either 15x8 or 15x10's in the rear...and drag radials.

Could someone please tell me the correct backspacing to go with for the front with a 3.5 wide wheel and for the rear with an 8 inch wide wheel and the proper tire size to get for the drag radials? Already know what I'd need if I went with 10 inch wide in the rear.

Looking to get something really soon but need to make sure I'm getting the proper wheel. Not sure if a 5 lug conversion would change things or not. Thanks!

Tony_90fox · February 19th, 2007, 01:07 AM

i believe it would be 5.5" in the rear but don't quote me.

8A_Honda · February 19th, 2007, 01:08 AM

What about for the front? Quotes would be nice as I don't wanna guess

JBIGBOOTSY · February 19th, 2007, 02:47 AM

I dont know about rim size but a 245mm width tire rubs pretty good in the front, I really dont think a 10.5 rear rim will fit either. If you keep the rear high like in the pic, you might be able to get them on there.(nice coupe by the way)

8A_Honda · February 19th, 2007, 08:15 AM

Nah man, I'm not gonna get those wheels pictured. Not right now anyway. Look 2 or 3 post up. Lol. I need to know info on wheels of another dimension.

JBIGBOOTSY · February 19th, 2007, 08:54 AM

front runners on the street arnt much fun, they have a tendency for the brakes to lock up the tires pretty easy.

Racinjason81 · February 19th, 2007, 04:07 PM

I HAVE 03 COBRAS ON MY 91 LX ALL YOU CAN FIT IS 17 BY 9S FRONT AND REAR . I GOT 245 45 17S ON THE FRONT AND 275 40 17S REAR AND IT IS LOWERED 1.5

whiteboycustom · February 19th, 2007, 06:55 PM

racinjason81 can u post pics of your car from the side back and front thanks

8A_Honda · February 19th, 2007, 10:48 PM

Well, it's not gonna be a daily driver. Just a day off or weekend car and track car. Need to know the proper back spacing to go with but yeah, I'm curious to see a picture of Racinjason81's car. Have to do anything to get those wheels to fit? Control arms? Hammer? Any rubbing issues?

Racinjason81 · February 19th, 2007, 10:55 PM

I CANT POST A PICTURE RIGHT NOW . I ORDERED THEM FROM OE WHEELS CONCEPTS. MINES A DAILY DRIVER . YOU WILL NEED TO ROLL THE REAR FENDER LIPS. I AM USING 1/4 SPACERS AND ADJUST YOUR EXHAUST.YOU WONT NEED ANY SPECIAL CONTROL ARMS EITHER

8A_Honda · February 19th, 2007, 11:18 PM

Can you go without the spacer and then not have to worry about rolling the fenders maybe? What exactly did ya have to do for adjusting your exhaust. Sure wish you had a picture

Not sure where to find a picture of one. No rubbing issues in the front when turning? Have to roll the front as well?

8A_Honda · February 20th, 2007, 01:30 AM

And would I need a 26mm offset or a 24?

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...cst=*&x=20&y=5
(1st 2 wheels)

You have me debating on those wheels since I can get some nice Nitto's, those wheels, mounted and balanced, and shipped for just about $1400. Not too bad I don't suppose.

whiteboycustom · February 20th, 2007, 08:32 AM

hey 8a_honda pm me the exact rim and tire, im going to call my brother and see what he can get them for and i will let u know

8A_Honda · February 20th, 2007, 07:38 PM

Well, right now I guess I'm back to looking at this one...

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...4.3&vid=007522

or this one depending on backspacing...

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...4.3&vid=007522

Tires I'm going with are here...

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...r=45&tc=NITHZ7

Sending a pm but figure this would be good for others to check out and maybe give some input.

PONYMAN · February 21st, 2007, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by 8A_Honda

Well, it's not gonna be a daily driver. Just a day off or weekend car and track car. Need to know the proper back spacing to go with but yeah, I'm curious to see a picture of Racinjason81's car. Have to do anything to get those wheels to fit? Control arms? Hammer? Any rubbing issues?

Even if it not a daily driver, I would consult a good tire pro shop.
My Vert is lowered & my front rubs just a little with 235 15 inch wheels when I cut the steering wheel.
Back is okat though,no probelms.

GTXRacing · February 21st, 2007, 11:16 AM

Now I got word that you can rid of your quads and throw in some 15x10's with a 6.5" backspacing and darrell told me that so you know it will work.

Racinjason81 · February 21st, 2007, 07:58 PM

you get a little rubbing when you turn the front wheels all the way but it is easy to live with. I just used the rear 1/4 inch spacers. you gotta loosen the
tailpipes at the h pipe and move them in away from the tires. you dont have to roll the front.

8A_Honda · February 21st, 2007, 09:24 PM

Are you talking about the 17x9's rubbing in the front? Is it possible to beat in the fender well to keep it from rubbing? Also, looking at the 2 different options for the offset, I'm not sure which one would be better to go with? I would think that if I had the proper offset, I wouldn't need a spacer but not sure if they will come with the proper offset or not. I have the choice of a 24mm or 26mm offset and not sure which would be better.

January 24th, 2007, 12:39 AM	#1
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	How wide on an 88? Asked this on another forum but people don't really seem to wanna help me out there, so trying this forum out that someone suggested to me. Anyway, buying an 88 Mustang and looking to get new wheels for it. How wide can I go if I threw on some upper and lower control arms? Also, the car is lowered with Sportline springs. Well it's lowered in the front right now but will be lowered in the rear as well. Would adjustable control arms be needed for camber adjustment? Or just a camber kit maybe? Thanks for any advice and here's the pics. Oh yeah, and the car has a 5 lug conversion on it already. Car I'm buying... Wheels I'm looking to get for the street. 17x9's in the front, 17x10.5's in the rear. Will they fit? http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS

January 24th, 2007, 01:32 AM	#2
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,803 iTrader: 0 reviews	from what was said on another thread, i picked up that 10.5 is a little too big for a fox body. Some people squeeze them on there, but with a lot of hammer time and fender rolling. i guess it all depends on the backspacing as well. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [B][U]MM Sapper Squad[/U][/B] [QUOTE=Regency 2007;1676187]MSO's stupidity has never stopped amazing me since the day he joined this forum.[/QUOTE]

February 19th, 2007, 01:07 AM	#4
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,803 iTrader: 0 reviews	i believe it would be 5.5" in the rear but don't quote me. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [B][U]MM Sapper Squad[/U][/B] [QUOTE=Regency 2007;1676187]MSO's stupidity has never stopped amazing me since the day he joined this forum.[/QUOTE]

February 19th, 2007, 02:47 AM	#6
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont know about rim size but a 245mm width tire rubs pretty good in the front, I really dont think a 10.5 rear rim will fit either. If you keep the rear high like in the pic, you might be able to get them on there.(nice coupe by the way) __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

February 19th, 2007, 08:54 AM	#8
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	front runners on the street arnt much fun, they have a tendency for the brakes to lock up the tires pretty easy. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

February 19th, 2007, 01:04 AM	#3
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alright, I've decided to just get one set of wheels and they're gonna be some Trakstar's from American Racing. 15x3.5's in the front and either 15x8 or 15x10's in the rear...and drag radials. Could someone please tell me the correct backspacing to go with for the front with a 3.5 wide wheel and for the rear with an 8 inch wide wheel and the proper tire size to get for the drag radials? Already know what I'd need if I went with 10 inch wide in the rear. Looking to get something really soon but need to make sure I'm getting the proper wheel. Not sure if a 5 lug conversion would change things or not. Thanks!

February 19th, 2007, 01:08 AM	#5
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	What about for the front? Quotes would be nice as I don't wanna guess

February 19th, 2007, 08:15 AM	#7
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nah man, I'm not gonna get those wheels pictured. Not right now anyway. Look 2 or 3 post up. Lol. I need to know info on wheels of another dimension.

February 19th, 2007, 04:07 PM	#9
Racinjason81 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	I HAVE 03 COBRAS ON MY 91 LX ALL YOU CAN FIT IS 17 BY 9S FRONT AND REAR . I GOT 245 45 17S ON THE FRONT AND 275 40 17S REAR AND IT IS LOWERED 1.5

February 19th, 2007, 06:55 PM	#10
whiteboycustom El Conquistador 83 coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vidor,texas Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	racinjason81 can u post pics of your car from the side back and front thanks __________________ http://www.donttearmedown.com/

February 19th, 2007, 10:48 PM	#11
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, it's not gonna be a daily driver. Just a day off or weekend car and track car. Need to know the proper back spacing to go with but yeah, I'm curious to see a picture of Racinjason81's car. Have to do anything to get those wheels to fit? Control arms? Hammer? Any rubbing issues?

February 19th, 2007, 10:55 PM	#12
Racinjason81 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	I CANT POST A PICTURE RIGHT NOW . I ORDERED THEM FROM OE WHEELS CONCEPTS. MINES A DAILY DRIVER . YOU WILL NEED TO ROLL THE REAR FENDER LIPS. I AM USING 1/4 SPACERS AND ADJUST YOUR EXHAUST.YOU WONT NEED ANY SPECIAL CONTROL ARMS EITHER

February 19th, 2007, 11:18 PM	#13
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	Can you go without the spacer and then not have to worry about rolling the fenders maybe? What exactly did ya have to do for adjusting your exhaust. Sure wish you had a picture Not sure where to find a picture of one. No rubbing issues in the front when turning? Have to roll the front as well?

February 20th, 2007, 01:30 AM	#14
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	And would I need a 26mm offset or a 24? http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...cst=*&x=20&y=5 (1st 2 wheels) You have me debating on those wheels since I can get some nice Nitto's, those wheels, mounted and balanced, and shipped for just about $1400. Not too bad I don't suppose.

February 20th, 2007, 08:32 AM	#15
whiteboycustom El Conquistador 83 coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vidor,texas Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	hey 8a_honda pm me the exact rim and tire, im going to call my brother and see what he can get them for and i will let u know __________________ http://www.donttearmedown.com/

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February 20th, 2007, 07:38 PM	#16
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, right now I guess I'm back to looking at this one... http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...4.3&vid=007522 or this one depending on backspacing... http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...4.3&vid=007522 Tires I'm going with are here... http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...r=45&tc=NITHZ7 Sending a pm but figure this would be good for others to check out and maybe give some input.

February 21st, 2007, 11:16 AM	#18
GTXRacing Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greenville, Texas Posts: 733 iTrader: 0 reviews	Now I got word that you can rid of your quads and throw in some 15x10's with a 6.5" backspacing and darrell told me that so you know it will work. __________________ THE BEAST IS FOR SALE!!! GTX RACING & PERFORMACE CLUB OF TEXAS Meets and greets, drag racing and good eats, you know you want it. GTX Racing Tony P. 214-257-3635 http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...vehicle&CID=43

February 21st, 2007, 07:58 PM	#19
Racinjason81 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	you get a little rubbing when you turn the front wheels all the way but it is easy to live with. I just used the rear 1/4 inch spacers. you gotta loosen the tailpipes at the h pipe and move them in away from the tires. you dont have to roll the front. __________________ Heres a real funny video youtube.com/watch?v=ojB7KkaR03I VTEC stands for Very Torqueless Economy Car Honda stands for Hold On Not Done Accelerating 1991 LX 5.0 H/B(T-70 turbo coming soon)

February 21st, 2007, 09:24 PM	#20
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	Are you talking about the 17x9's rubbing in the front? Is it possible to beat in the fender well to keep it from rubbing? Also, looking at the 2 different options for the offset, I'm not sure which one would be better to go with? I would think that if I had the proper offset, I wouldn't need a spacer but not sure if they will come with the proper offset or not. I have the choice of a 24mm or 26mm offset and not sure which would be better.

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