17x9 wheels on a fox body??

jam77 · May 25th, 2007, 11:52 PM

I am considering putting a set of chrome cobra 17x9 wheels on my 87 gt. I was told by some people that i will have rubbing issues in the front with this size wheel and them some people say it will be fine. Just curious how many of you guys are running this size wheel on the front? The set im looking at comes with 255 40 r17 tires

Stangzilla · May 26th, 2007, 12:13 AM

With the 17x9 you prob will rub. I have 17x8 all the way around with 245-45-17 on front and 275-40-17 out back. I have no rubbing issues. If you have coilovers you will rub with the 17x9. My 17x8's are as close as it comes to rubbing with my coilover setup

jam77 · May 26th, 2007, 12:19 AM

Thanks for the info!

usmcsawgunner · May 26th, 2007, 12:34 AM

i have 17x9 and they only rub if you do a full lock left or right and it rubs on the strut in the front...i put 1/4 inch spacers (i know its blasphemey) and they still rub a little at the full locks....ahh well...they look good....

Stangzilla · May 26th, 2007, 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by jam77

Thanks for the info!

Oh yeah if you are gonna run that wide of a tire out back you are gonna have to remove the quad shocks.. Make sure you have aftermarket arms on the rear axle..

jam77 · May 26th, 2007, 01:01 AM

LOL!!! Nobody told me to get those wheels i have just always like d the way they looked. I ve had other styles on past mustangs but this one is going to get the cobras.

fogged306 · May 26th, 2007, 01:14 AM

89LX347 · May 26th, 2007, 02:03 PM

alright sorry to go back to the wheel issue...but you can go with 17x9's in the front i have had the rubbing problem..but i had 245's...go to a 235 tire and you will be fine and not rub

usmcsawgunner · May 26th, 2007, 02:56 PM

i dunno....i think you gotta worry about the backspacing as well because its my actual rim and even the wheel weight on the inside that rub the strut on full lock left and right not the tire....

8A_Honda · May 26th, 2007, 07:19 PM

I have 03/04 Cobra wheels that are 17x9's all the way around. It's lowered with Sportline springs. On the front, I rolled the fenders although I doubt it really needed it but better safe than sorry. I also took out the plastic under the fender cause when I hit the brakes the tires would rub and it sounded like a truck with mud tires. The only problem I have up front now is just rubbing on the control arm at full lock but to be on the safe side I had the stick on wheel weights put on cause I didn't care to have them pulled off or jack up my wheels. I just keep in mind that I can't turn real sharp. I have 245/45R17's up front.

In the back, I still have my quads. I rolled the fenders in the back and running 275/40R17's in the back. No issues there...after rolling the fenders. I did have to pull the emergency brake cable in though cause it was against the tire since they're so wide.

Haggis13 · May 27th, 2007, 10:58 AM

17 x 9's with 245's in the front will NOT rub if you buy 2 $10 Steering rack limiters from Steeda.

8A_Honda · May 27th, 2007, 11:43 AM

Is this what you're talking about? I didn't see anything else that'd be what you're describing.

http://www.steeda.com/products/bumpsteer_kit.php

Haggis13 · May 27th, 2007, 01:15 PM

No - They're called steering limiters, and it's $8.40 for a pair. They've removed them from their website, but if you call and ask, they can get them for you. They clip on under the rack and pinion boot, and limit it's movement.

8A_Honda · May 27th, 2007, 02:12 PM

Yeah, I need a set of those. Thanks. I'll have to call and get me some.

ryans88gt · May 28th, 2007, 02:50 PM

So, get 17 x 8s for the front if you can...

I put 17 x 8 black ice ROH RTs on the front with no rubbing issues at all.
18 x 9s in the back, with 275 tires, also no rubbing.

Everyone that i know that ever put 17 x 9s on the front has had some issue.

Also, maybe a few people still don't realize this, but the fenders in the 87-89 cars are different from the 91-93 cars. The 91-93 fenders have a slightly expanded wheel well.

jam77 · May 28th, 2007, 07:57 PM

Thanks guys for your help! I went and ordered a complete set of 17x8's.

8A_Honda · May 28th, 2007, 08:13 PM

I don't think my wheels come in a 17x8. Oh well, what about the fenders on a 90? Cause that's a project I have going right now. Is it a very noticable difference?

May 25th, 2007, 11:52 PM	#1
jam77 Enthusiast 1987 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IL Posts: 685 iTrader: 0 reviews	17x9 wheels on a fox body?? I am considering putting a set of chrome cobra 17x9 wheels on my 87 gt. I was told by some people that i will have rubbing issues in the front with this size wheel and them some people say it will be fine. Just curious how many of you guys are running this size wheel on the front? The set im looking at comes with 255 40 r17 tires

May 26th, 2007, 12:13 AM	#2
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	With the 17x9 you prob will rub. I have 17x8 all the way around with 245-45-17 on front and 275-40-17 out back. I have no rubbing issues. If you have coilovers you will rub with the 17x9. My 17x8's are as close as it comes to rubbing with my coilover setup __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

May 26th, 2007, 12:19 AM	#3
jam77 Enthusiast 1987 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IL Posts: 685 iTrader: 0 reviews	17x9 wheels on a fox body?? Thanks for the info!

May 26th, 2007, 01:01 AM	#6
jam77 Enthusiast 1987 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IL Posts: 685 iTrader: 0 reviews	17x9 wheels on a fox body?? LOL!!! Nobody told me to get those wheels i have just always like d the way they looked. I ve had other styles on past mustangs but this one is going to get the cobras.

May 26th, 2007, 02:03 PM	#8
89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright sorry to go back to the wheel issue...but you can go with 17x9's in the front i have had the rubbing problem..but i had 245's...go to a 235 tire and you will be fine and not rub __________________ I believe in art when it is not seen. I believe in music when it is not audible. I believe in God when He is silent.

May 26th, 2007, 12:34 AM	#4
usmcsawgunner Regular 1993 Mustang GT 13.2 @98.54 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii Posts: 433 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have 17x9 and they only rub if you do a full lock left or right and it rubs on the strut in the front...i put 1/4 inch spacers (i know its blasphemey) and they still rub a little at the full locks....ahh well...they look good....

May 26th, 2007, 01:14 AM	#7
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May 26th, 2007, 02:56 PM	#9
usmcsawgunner Regular 1993 Mustang GT 13.2 @98.54 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii Posts: 433 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dunno....i think you gotta worry about the backspacing as well because its my actual rim and even the wheel weight on the inside that rub the strut on full lock left and right not the tire....

May 26th, 2007, 07:19 PM	#10
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have 03/04 Cobra wheels that are 17x9's all the way around. It's lowered with Sportline springs. On the front, I rolled the fenders although I doubt it really needed it but better safe than sorry. I also took out the plastic under the fender cause when I hit the brakes the tires would rub and it sounded like a truck with mud tires. The only problem I have up front now is just rubbing on the control arm at full lock but to be on the safe side I had the stick on wheel weights put on cause I didn't care to have them pulled off or jack up my wheels. I just keep in mind that I can't turn real sharp. I have 245/45R17's up front. In the back, I still have my quads. I rolled the fenders in the back and running 275/40R17's in the back. No issues there...after rolling the fenders. I did have to pull the emergency brake cable in though cause it was against the tire since they're so wide.

May 27th, 2007, 10:58 AM	#11
Haggis13 Enthusiast 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 593 iTrader: 0 reviews	17 x 9's with 245's in the front will NOT rub if you buy 2 $10 Steering rack limiters from Steeda. __________________ Bart 93 Black on Black GT Kenne Bell S/C GIVE 'ER!

May 27th, 2007, 11:43 AM	#12
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is this what you're talking about? I didn't see anything else that'd be what you're describing. http://www.steeda.com/products/bumpsteer_kit.php

May 27th, 2007, 01:15 PM	#13
Haggis13 Enthusiast 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 593 iTrader: 0 reviews	No - They're called steering limiters, and it's $8.40 for a pair. They've removed them from their website, but if you call and ask, they can get them for you. They clip on under the rack and pinion boot, and limit it's movement. __________________ Bart 93 Black on Black GT Kenne Bell S/C GIVE 'ER!

May 27th, 2007, 02:12 PM	#14
8A_Honda Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 313 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, I need a set of those. Thanks. I'll have to call and get me some.

May 28th, 2007, 02:50 PM	#15
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	So, get 17 x 8s for the front if you can... I put 17 x 8 black ice ROH RTs on the front with no rubbing issues at all. 18 x 9s in the back, with 275 tires, also no rubbing. Everyone that i know that ever put 17 x 9s on the front has had some issue. Also, maybe a few people still don't realize this, but the fenders in the 87-89 cars are different from the 91-93 cars. The 91-93 fenders have a slightly expanded wheel well. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

May 28th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#16
jam77 Enthusiast 1987 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IL Posts: 685 iTrader: 0 reviews	17x9 wheels on a fox body?? Thanks guys for your help! I went and ordered a complete set of 17x8's.

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