Biggest Wheelsize for a 88-93 GT

Nociznice · March 20th, 2007, 01:34 PM

I am currently looking for a 88-93 convertible GT and I was wondering what is the biggest size wheel you can put on it with scrubbing? I am not looking to put no 20's or 18's for that matter but I am curious what is the biggest wheel you can put on it?

Nociznice

GTXRacing · March 20th, 2007, 02:35 PM

Wow so you want to scrub? Go ahead and add 22"

Evil Intent · March 20th, 2007, 02:45 PM

I have a 91' convertible with the Ford Racing road race springs and the rubber spacers pulled out. It dropped the car around 1.5"-1.75" in the front. I am running the 17" wheels that were optional on the 95' coupes. The tires are 245/45ZR17. I did have to remove the plastic inner fenders to fit the tires. It only rubs when I am cranking the wheel hard over going slow (parking). I also put on caster/camber plates and steering rack bushings to ensure proper alignment.

The front spindles are out of a 95' coupe. I do not know how 17"s will work on a 4 lug setup. As long as you check (measure twice, cut once) the backspacing and width (or have a reputible shop do it for you), you shouldn't have a problem.

So far everything is working fine. I need the 17" wheels to clear the 13" rotors in front. One of these days I will get pictures up...

Thats my experience, hope it helps.

Nociznice · March 20th, 2007, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Evil Intent

I have a 91' convertible with the Ford Racing road race springs and the rubber spacers pulled out. It dropped the car around 1.5"-1.75" in the front. I am running the 17" wheels that were optional on the 95' coupes. The tires are 245/45ZR17. I did have to remove the plastic inner fenders to fit the tires. It only rubs when I am cranking the wheel hard over going slow (parking). I also put on caster/camber plates and steering rack bushings to ensure proper alignment.

The front spindles are out of a 95' coupe. I do not know how 17"s will work on a 4 lug setup. As long as you check (measure twice, cut once) the backspacing and width (or have a reputible shop do it for you), you shouldn't have a problem.

So far everything is working fine. I need the 17" wheels to clear the 13" rotors in front. One of these days I will get pictures up...

Thats my experience, hope it helps.

Thanks, that helped a lot appreciate it.

For the previous reply I guess u didn't read the question thoroughly.

TtopFoxRod50 · March 21st, 2007, 01:26 AM

I think 17"s or 18"s are plenty big.

-Matty

Iwannagofast · March 21st, 2007, 02:08 AM

yeah from my experience 17x9 are about the most popular for the foxs...... a lot of people agree on 255/45 in front and 275/40 in back.....this setup doesnt take much altering of fenders and such unless your sittin pretty low to the ground.....you may have to roll the fenders a lil........but its like you said foxs arent for putting 20 and 22 inch rims.....i have seen one with twenties though.

TtopFoxRod50 · March 21st, 2007, 02:47 AM

Originally Posted by Iwannagofast

yeah from my experience 17x9 are about the most popular for the foxs...... a lot of people agree on 255/45 in front and 275/40 in back.....this setup doesnt take much altering of fenders and such unless your sittin pretty low to the ground.....you may have to roll the fenders a lil........but its like you said foxs arent for putting 20 and 22 inch rims.....i have seen one with twenties though.

I'm going with a 5 lug conversion, with some 17x8's

-Matty

superchargepony · March 21st, 2007, 08:19 PM

17x9 WHEELS WILL WORK. I HAVE THEM ON ON MY 93 LX. ITS ALSO LOWERED 1" 275/45/17 ON REAR 245/45/17 ON FRONT. SWEET.

March 20th, 2007, 01:34 PM	#1
Nociznice Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Biggest Wheelsize for a 88-93 GT I am currently looking for a 88-93 convertible GT and I was wondering what is the biggest size wheel you can put on it with scrubbing? I am not looking to put no 20's or 18's for that matter but I am curious what is the biggest wheel you can put on it? Nociznice

March 20th, 2007, 02:35 PM	#2
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March 20th, 2007, 02:45 PM	#3
Evil Intent Regular 1991 GT Vert w/stuff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 69 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a 91' convertible with the Ford Racing road race springs and the rubber spacers pulled out. It dropped the car around 1.5"-1.75" in the front. I am running the 17" wheels that were optional on the 95' coupes. The tires are 245/45ZR17. I did have to remove the plastic inner fenders to fit the tires. It only rubs when I am cranking the wheel hard over going slow (parking). I also put on caster/camber plates and steering rack bushings to ensure proper alignment. The front spindles are out of a 95' coupe. I do not know how 17"s will work on a 4 lug setup. As long as you check (measure twice, cut once) the backspacing and width (or have a reputible shop do it for you), you shouldn't have a problem. So far everything is working fine. I need the 17" wheels to clear the 13" rotors in front. One of these days I will get pictures up... Thats my experience, hope it helps. __________________ 91' Convertible, T-56, Cage, Aluminum Flywheel, Passes Smog on 87 Octane

March 21st, 2007, 01:26 AM	#5
TtopFoxRod50 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think 17"s or 18"s are plenty big. -Matty __________________ 1987 Ford Mustang GT T-tops 14.33 @ 99.19mph on a 160k mile motor.

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