What do I need to do to fit 17x9 wheels on my Notch?

BoostFiend · November 4th, 2008, 04:38 AM

Ok, so I plan on doing a 5 lug 4 disc conversion to my Notch soon and have done alot of research on what hardware to use as far as spindles, brakes, axles, etc. I want to run my 17x9 10th Ann. Cobra wheels on her when I get the conversion done but I heard you need to do alot of tweaking to run 17x9's on a Fox. Anyone have any experience with this? If it's too much of a hassle I will try to find some 17x8's for cheap and run those but if possible I'd like to run the 9 inch wheel.

ryans88gt · November 4th, 2008, 08:57 AM

Not a big deal at all. Tire selection is critical for the front. Too tall of a tire and they will rub everywhere. In the rear, the only real concern is the top of the fender lip and the quad shocks. Remove the quad shocks, and roll the fender lip up slightly via some gentle tapping with a BFH.

grnstang · November 4th, 2008, 09:51 AM

i have 17x9 out back with quad shocks and no mods. i have 275/40/17 so if you go any taller than that you might wanna think about what he said. haha i love BFH's

BoostFiend · November 4th, 2008, 10:50 PM

Thanks guys. I am wondering if I should just run 17x8's in the front so I don't have to worry. I'd like to run 275/40/17 out back and a 245/45/17 out front. My car is lowered about 1 1/2 inches.

grnstang · November 4th, 2008, 11:18 PM

tahts exactly what i did but mine isnt lowered...you should definately get adjustable C/C plates

November 4th, 2008, 04:38 AM	#1
BoostFiend Regular '03 Cobra, '89 +'91 Notch 11.63@120.08, Cobra Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 341 iTrader: 0 reviews	What do I need to do to fit 17x9 wheels on my Notch? Ok, so I plan on doing a 5 lug 4 disc conversion to my Notch soon and have done alot of research on what hardware to use as far as spindles, brakes, axles, etc. I want to run my 17x9 10th Ann. Cobra wheels on her when I get the conversion done but I heard you need to do alot of tweaking to run 17x9's on a Fox. Anyone have any experience with this? If it's too much of a hassle I will try to find some 17x8's for cheap and run those but if possible I'd like to run the 9 inch wheel. __________________

November 4th, 2008, 08:57 AM	#2
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not a big deal at all. Tire selection is critical for the front. Too tall of a tire and they will rub everywhere. In the rear, the only real concern is the top of the fender lip and the quad shocks. Remove the quad shocks, and roll the fender lip up slightly via some gentle tapping with a BFH. __________________ 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

November 4th, 2008, 09:51 AM	#3
grnstang Hardcore Enthusiast 91 LX 13.7@101 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norwalk OH Posts: 1,426 iTrader: 1 reviews	i have 17x9 out back with quad shocks and no mods. i have 275/40/17 so if you go any taller than that you might wanna think about what he said. haha i love BFH's __________________

November 4th, 2008, 10:50 PM	#4
BoostFiend Regular '03 Cobra, '89 +'91 Notch 11.63@120.08, Cobra Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 341 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys. I am wondering if I should just run 17x8's in the front so I don't have to worry. I'd like to run 275/40/17 out back and a 245/45/17 out front. My car is lowered about 1 1/2 inches. __________________

November 4th, 2008, 11:18 PM	#5
grnstang Hardcore Enthusiast 91 LX 13.7@101 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norwalk OH Posts: 1,426 iTrader: 1 reviews	tahts exactly what i did but mine isnt lowered...you should definately get adjustable C/C plates __________________

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