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Old November 2nd, 2007, 11:26 PM   #1
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front tire rub on 87 LX


I recently picked up an 87 lx which is sitting on stock suspension w/ aftermarket 16x8 Cobra R style wheels (129mm backspacing) with 245/50-16's and the front driver side tire rubs on the front of the fender when making a right turn.

Trying to figure out how to do away with this issue and would really appreciate suggestions!
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Old November 3rd, 2007, 12:06 AM   #2
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its prolly needs an alignment

the tie rods are prolly to far in on the right
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Old November 3rd, 2007, 12:12 AM   #3
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u need the newer fender extensions. 90 or 91 are shorter to fit 16 inch ponys
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Anyplace like mustangsunlimited / other sell them or will it be hunting time?
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lol i thought they rubbed on the inside whoops
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lower fiberglass pieces, junkyard i would try
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Thanks for the help. I was just checking ebay and found this listing here.

In the description, it says this will not fit 87-90 mustang. Is he wrong?
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yea i think so
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buy a 235 tire...the end
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make sure you get it fixed fast

that shit cuts up your tire bad

and also it can bend up your fender if you hit a bump to hard or turn to fast
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235 isn't exactly a common size...

Yeah, i've actually put the stock wheels back on the front for the time being until I get it fixed.
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