17x9's should work right?

nolife · March 17th, 2008, 11:17 PM

I have some 17x9 cobra clones with 235/45/17's on them. It makes an awful metalic clunking and banging noise and seems to be binding up on something enough to cause the whole car to jerk when trying to pull into a parking spot. Even while just cruising around above 15mph, jerking the wheel causes a banging noise from the left side, almost like the a sway bar bushing was missing (if you've ever had the a sway bar bushing fall out, you'll know what I mean) I got under the car and turned the wheel from end to end and I don't see the tires hitting anything. Dude I bought them from said they worked fine on his car, but just did not like the look so he was selling them. I thought my wheel bearings or ball joints were shot but I put the stock pony wheels back on and I have no problems at all. WTH are these hitting? There are no marks on the tires or on the car.

My 88 Mustang will be on blocks for a while so I can't try them on it.

fogged306 · March 17th, 2008, 11:29 PM

I know mine hit my ground effects when I turn to full lock and I get a shudder from the tread grinding away at the ground effect.

Nice 5.0 · March 17th, 2008, 11:51 PM

If it doesn't do it with the ponies on then it has to be something with the rim. I would checks to make sure that the rim is sitting properly against the rotor and that the lug nuts are tight. Your problem is most likely with the rim it self sounds like improper installation.

nolife · March 18th, 2008, 12:10 AM

I thought about that and it would explain the clunking but not the jerking and the binding? The first day I put them on and heard the noise even before getting out of my driveway, I decided to check the bearings. They were bad and I ended up replacing the rotors and pads as well but the noise with these rims it still there

I'll swap that rim to the back and see what happens, maybe the mating surface is not straight and I got burned by the dude.

mustangboy8909 · March 18th, 2008, 08:07 PM

yes they will work my buddy has 17x9s on his car and they fit really well do rub a little bit when they are turned either way all the way

Racinjason81 · March 18th, 2008, 08:39 PM

I got 17 by 9s on my car and have no problem except they rub a little when you turn the wheel.check your tires

93lx306dev · March 18th, 2008, 09:47 PM

so what is the widest tire that you can go on the front with a 17"by9" rim, cause i want to get cobra wheels for my car. i do not want to run into n/e promblems

The Novice · March 18th, 2008, 11:27 PM

Hey guys sorry if this is alittle off topic, but would 17 by 8's rub as well? Or would 17 by 8's work fine in the front, even when turning?
I was just woundering if there would be any difference between the 17x9's and the 17x8's, thanks.

nylxnv · March 18th, 2008, 11:33 PM

I had the cobra's on my 88 LX the tires didnt rub on mine for some reason the Rim rubs on the a-arm though. I cant figure out why. They were 235's.

ryans88gt · March 18th, 2008, 11:43 PM

Yes, the inside of the rims sometimes rub on the A-arms, check that out. You can get rack limiters to fix the problem. Does it only happen when you have the wheel cranked all the way on direction?

Iwannagofast · March 19th, 2008, 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by 93lx306dev

so what is the widest tire that you can go on the front with a 17"by9" rim, cause i want to get cobra wheels for my car. i do not want to run into n/e promblems

i wouldnt go over about a 255/45

nolife · March 19th, 2008, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

Yes, the inside of the rims sometimes rub on the A-arms, check that out. You can get rack limiters to fix the problem. Does it only happen when you have the wheel cranked all the way on direction?

No, starts about 1/2 way to full lock. The faster I am going, the worse it grinds and pops. Its not rubber hitting because the car would not stutter and make the metalic noises which does indicate something with the arms like you said.

I don't really like the look of the 17 cobras anyway. I'm actually more worried if I have a suspension or steering issue more than getting those tires and rims to fit. With my pony wheels and the stock 225/55/16 tires, I have no problems so I am thinking it really is just the rims hitting and not a problem but why do those rims hit on my car but not on some one elses car? Is this something I should worry about even if I decide keep the pony wheels on or take it as an old car showing signs of age

bubsdelicious · August 13th, 2008, 01:02 AM

i have 17x9's on front and back...245/45 up front and 275/45 in the back. They look great, ride great and work fine other than full turn to left or right up front like everyone says..but they are fine

93hatch · August 13th, 2008, 03:14 AM

Originally Posted by bubsdelicious

i have 17x9's on front and back...245/45 up front and 275/45 in the back. They look great, ride great and work fine other than full turn to left or right up front like everyone says..but they are fine

look at the date of the thread, i think he figured it out by now

March 17th, 2008, 11:17 PM	#1
nolife MM Fanatic 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,057 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	17x9's should work right? I have some 17x9 cobra clones with 235/45/17's on them. It makes an awful metalic clunking and banging noise and seems to be binding up on something enough to cause the whole car to jerk when trying to pull into a parking spot. Even while just cruising around above 15mph, jerking the wheel causes a banging noise from the left side, almost like the a sway bar bushing was missing (if you've ever had the a sway bar bushing fall out, you'll know what I mean) I got under the car and turned the wheel from end to end and I don't see the tires hitting anything. Dude I bought them from said they worked fine on his car, but just did not like the look so he was selling them. I thought my wheel bearings or ball joints were shot but I put the stock pony wheels back on and I have no problems at all. WTH are these hitting? There are no marks on the tires or on the car. My 88 Mustang will be on blocks for a while so I can't try them on it. __________________

March 18th, 2008, 12:10 AM	#4
nolife MM Fanatic 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,057 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	I thought about that and it would explain the clunking but not the jerking and the binding? The first day I put them on and heard the noise even before getting out of my driveway, I decided to check the bearings. They were bad and I ended up replacing the rotors and pads as well but the noise with these rims it still there I'll swap that rim to the back and see what happens, maybe the mating surface is not straight and I got burned by the dude. __________________

March 18th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#6
Racinjason81 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got 17 by 9s on my car and have no problem except they rub a little when you turn the wheel.check your tires __________________ 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)

March 18th, 2008, 09:47 PM	#7
93lx306dev Regular 1993 ford mustang lx 302 13.2 @ 104mph Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 173 iTrader: 0 reviews	so what is the widest tire that you can go on the front with a 17"by9" rim, cause i want to get cobra wheels for my car. i do not want to run into n/e promblems __________________ FORD = FOUND ON ROAD DOMINATING www.myspace.com/stangdevin

March 18th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#9
nylxnv Newbie 1988 Ford Mustang LX Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had the cobra's on my 88 LX the tires didnt rub on mine for some reason the Rim rubs on the a-arm though. I cant figure out why. They were 235's. __________________ 2005 Nissan Titan--JBA Exhaust, S&B Intake, 2* Timing Advance--15.5 1988 Ford Mustang LX--Stock block, heads and intake, boltons and Zex 50 shot--Track Car--13.9@99MPH

March 17th, 2008, 11:29 PM	#2
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	I know mine hit my ground effects when I turn to full lock and I get a shudder from the tread grinding away at the ground effect.

March 17th, 2008, 11:51 PM	#3
Nice 5.0 Regular 1993 12.9 @ 105 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 299 iTrader: 0 reviews	If it doesn't do it with the ponies on then it has to be something with the rim. I would checks to make sure that the rim is sitting properly against the rotor and that the lug nuts are tight. Your problem is most likely with the rim it self sounds like improper installation.

March 18th, 2008, 08:07 PM	#5
mustangboy8909 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 107 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes they will work my buddy has 17x9s on his car and they fit really well do rub a little bit when they are turned either way all the way

March 18th, 2008, 11:27 PM	#8
The Novice Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Mustang GT T-top Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey guys sorry if this is alittle off topic, but would 17 by 8's rub as well? Or would 17 by 8's work fine in the front, even when turning? I was just woundering if there would be any difference between the 17x9's and the 17x8's, thanks.

March 18th, 2008, 11:43 PM	#10
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes, the inside of the rims sometimes rub on the A-arms, check that out. You can get rack limiters to fix the problem. Does it only happen when you have the wheel cranked all the way on direction? __________________ 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

August 13th, 2008, 01:02 AM	#13
bubsdelicious Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 69 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have 17x9's on front and back...245/45 up front and 275/45 in the back. They look great, ride great and work fine other than full turn to left or right up front like everyone says..but they are fine

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