front tire rub on 87 LX

pyrofenix · November 2nd, 2007, 11:26 PM

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!

TurboLX · November 3rd, 2007, 12:06 AM

its prolly needs an alignment

the tie rods are prolly to far in on the right

sloppyjosey · November 3rd, 2007, 12:12 AM

u need the newer fender extensions. 90 or 91 are shorter to fit 16 inch ponys

pyrofenix · November 3rd, 2007, 12:46 AM

Anyplace like mustangsunlimited / other sell them or will it be hunting time?

TurboLX · November 3rd, 2007, 12:47 AM

lol i thought they rubbed on the inside whoops

sloppyjosey · November 3rd, 2007, 01:03 AM

lower fiberglass pieces, junkyard i would try

pyrofenix · November 4th, 2007, 01:37 AM

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?

TurboLX · November 4th, 2007, 01:51 AM

yea i think so

89LX347 · November 4th, 2007, 01:56 AM

buy a 235 tire...the end

nba1341 · November 4th, 2007, 02:03 AM

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

pyrofenix · November 4th, 2007, 02:42 AM

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.

November 2nd, 2007, 11:26 PM	#1
pyrofenix Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	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!

November 3rd, 2007, 12:06 AM	#2
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,792 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	its prolly needs an alignment the tie rods are prolly to far in on the right __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

November 3rd, 2007, 12:12 AM	#3
sloppyjosey Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 80 iTrader: 0 reviews	u need the newer fender extensions. 90 or 91 are shorter to fit 16 inch ponys __________________ "supernatural aspiration"

November 3rd, 2007, 12:47 AM	#5
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,792 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol i thought they rubbed on the inside whoops __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

November 3rd, 2007, 01:03 AM	#6
sloppyjosey Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 80 iTrader: 0 reviews	lower fiberglass pieces, junkyard i would try __________________ "supernatural aspiration"

November 3rd, 2007, 12:46 AM	#4
pyrofenix Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	Anyplace like mustangsunlimited / other sell them or will it be hunting time?

November 4th, 2007, 01:37 AM	#7
pyrofenix Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	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?

November 4th, 2007, 01:51 AM	#8
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,792 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea i think so __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

November 4th, 2007, 01:56 AM	#9
89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	buy a 235 tire...the end __________________ 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.

November 4th, 2007, 02:03 AM	#10
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,197 iTrader: 0 reviews	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 __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

November 4th, 2007, 02:42 AM	#11
pyrofenix Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	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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