question about 9 inch wheel up front

Applehead281 · January 19th, 2011, 11:09 AM

I will be getting my new bullitts hopefully next week and i am going with the 9 inch rim up front and the 10.5 out back, my question is will the front rims rub at all? Or is there enough clearance so they wont?

K_Boss01GT · January 19th, 2011, 11:11 AM

Wont be any issues... Alot of ppl run this set up including myself and have no issues.. What size tires will u be running

Applehead281 · January 19th, 2011, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by k_boss01gt

wont be any issues... Alot of ppl run this set up including myself and have no issues.. What size tires will u be running

275/40

Willy Mo · January 19th, 2011, 11:21 AM

had the same setup and i had zero rubbing. even lowered

nileppezdel77! · January 19th, 2011, 11:34 AM

No problems on my end either. Though I only had the setup for 1500 miles until I needed to throw my winter tires/rims on.

K_Boss01GT · January 19th, 2011, 11:57 AM

Is the 275s for the 10.5s or the 9s

blueAsmurf · January 19th, 2011, 12:07 PM

probably up front im guessing? i run 275s up front and 315s in the back, it looks mean. Im lowered as well and have zero issues

T-Lee. 30 · January 19th, 2011, 12:36 PM

I had 275s up from on my 9" rims and I didnt hear/feel any rubbing but when I pulled off my front wheels to bo my brakes I seen that the inside of the tire was rubbing on that lower a-arm at full turn on both sides but I never heard or felt it. I put 245s on the 9" inch rim and I have no rubbing at all and my turns feel oddly lighter than when i had on the 275s on, but that being said i think next time I will be going with 255s so my tires dont look so narrow on the rim.

emg22189 · January 19th, 2011, 12:37 PM

I'm running that setup at well. 9 inch rims with 275/35/17s in the front and 315/35/17s out back wrapped around 10.5 inch rims. it's a mean looking set up and a have 0 issues with rubbing

emg22189 · January 19th, 2011, 12:37 PM

I'm running that setup at well. 9 inch rims with 275/35/17s in the front and 315/35/17s out back wrapped around 10.5 inch rims. it's a mean looking set up and a have 0 issues with rubbing

emg22189 · January 19th, 2011, 12:38 PM

I'm running that setup at well. 9 inch rims with 275/35/17s in the front and 315/35/17s out back wrapped around 10.5 inch rims. it's a mean looking set up and a have 0 issues with rubbing

emg22189 · January 19th, 2011, 12:39 PM

I'm running that setup at well. 9 inch rims with 275/35/17s in the front and 315/35/17s out back wrapped around 10.5 inch rims. it's a mean looking set up and a have 0 issues with rubbing

V8POWA! · January 19th, 2011, 01:14 PM

i have a 18x9 and was able to get 265 in front without rubing unless all the way turned, and 295 in back without rubbing at all

saxmanJJ · January 19th, 2011, 01:22 PM

Do yourself a favor and run 255 width tires in the front. I tried the 275s and I thought the steering feel was too heavy and the car followed every rut in the road.

Eagle2000GT · January 19th, 2011, 01:54 PM

I had no problems with 275/40s. I'm currently running a 245/45 on the front. I didn't notice a lot of difference but my car isn't lowered.

T-Lee. 30 · January 19th, 2011, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by saxmanJJ

Do yourself a favor and run 255 width tires in the front. I tried the 275s and I thought the steering feel was too heavy and the car followed every rut in the road.

agreed and agreed on the comment above yours too

MikeJones · January 19th, 2011, 02:15 PM

i'm running 265 up front and 305 in the back

Bullitt5339 · January 19th, 2011, 06:16 PM

I used to run 275's up front before I swapped my suspension over for drag racing, and they did wander a lot on the road, I put 255's on it, and it was a lot better to drive.

And I didn't have any rubbing issues until I went to a large swaybar in the front, and then the inside of the rim would rub the swaybar.

BlkGt03 · January 19th, 2011, 06:29 PM

ya i would go smaller then that up front im running 245 up front with 9in rim and i may go skinnier

cbjohnson9 · January 19th, 2011, 06:37 PM

do you think 275/40's on 17X9's would rub with MM's foward offset A-arms OR their k-member?

January 19th, 2011, 11:09 AM	#1
Applehead281 Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 mustang gt 13.86@ 100.5 street tires Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Muncie Indiana Posts: 1,227 iTrader: 0 reviews	question about 9 inch wheel up front I will be getting my new bullitts hopefully next week and i am going with the 9 inch rim up front and the 10.5 out back, my question is will the front rims rub at all? Or is there enough clearance so they wont? __________________ The usual bolt on's..

January 19th, 2011, 11:11 AM	#2
K_Boss01GT Regular 2012 5.0 N/A Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 386 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wont be any issues... Alot of ppl run this set up including myself and have no issues.. What size tires will u be running __________________ 2012 Black GT, 3.73, bassani axel backs, MGW shifter ordered!!! MFE - If Engines can't fix it, your're f#@ked

January 19th, 2011, 11:21 AM	#4
Willy Mo MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MO Posts: 4,368 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 2 reviews	had the same setup and i had zero rubbing. even lowered __________________

January 19th, 2011, 11:57 AM	#6
K_Boss01GT Regular 2012 5.0 N/A Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 386 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is the 275s for the 10.5s or the 9s __________________ 2012 Black GT, 3.73, bassani axel backs, MGW shifter ordered!!! MFE - If Engines can't fix it, your're f#@ked

January 19th, 2011, 12:36 PM	#8
T-Lee. 30 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 03 gt, 96 tbird, 05bv gxp Faster than trolls! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States! Posts: 5,275 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had 275s up from on my 9" rims and I didnt hear/feel any rubbing but when I pulled off my front wheels to bo my brakes I seen that the inside of the tire was rubbing on that lower a-arm at full turn on both sides but I never heard or felt it. I put 245s on the 9" inch rim and I have no rubbing at all and my turns feel oddly lighter than when i had on the 275s on, but that being said i think next time I will be going with 255s so my tires dont look so narrow on the rim. __________________ 03 V1 S trim @5psi 339/359 3:73's Iraq and Afghanistan War Vet 4 deployments from 01-08.My Wife is also a War Vet

January 19th, 2011, 11:34 AM	#5
nileppezdel77! Nile P. Pezdel of Pez Dispenser Inc. CCA 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 4,271 iTrader: 3 reviews	No problems on my end either. Though I only had the setup for 1500 miles until I needed to throw my winter tires/rims on.

January 19th, 2011, 12:07 PM	#7
blueAsmurf Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,371 iTrader: 1 reviews	probably up front im guessing? i run 275s up front and 315s in the back, it looks mean. Im lowered as well and have zero issues

January 19th, 2011, 12:37 PM	#9
emg22189 Regular 04 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm running that setup at well. 9 inch rims with 275/35/17s in the front and 315/35/17s out back wrapped around 10.5 inch rims. it's a mean looking set up and a have 0 issues with rubbing __________________ 04 GT Intake, headers, Pypes Violator Catback with catted X, UDPs, 70 MM TB and plenum, steeda short throw, SCT tune, 4.10s.... more to come

January 19th, 2011, 12:38 PM	#11
emg22189 Regular 04 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm running that setup at well. 9 inch rims with 275/35/17s in the front and 315/35/17s out back wrapped around 10.5 inch rims. it's a mean looking set up and a have 0 issues with rubbing __________________ 04 GT Intake, headers, Pypes Violator Catback with catted X, UDPs, 70 MM TB and plenum, steeda short throw, SCT tune, 4.10s.... more to come

January 19th, 2011, 12:39 PM	#12
emg22189 Regular 04 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm running that setup at well. 9 inch rims with 275/35/17s in the front and 315/35/17s out back wrapped around 10.5 inch rims. it's a mean looking set up and a have 0 issues with rubbing __________________ 04 GT Intake, headers, Pypes Violator Catback with catted X, UDPs, 70 MM TB and plenum, steeda short throw, SCT tune, 4.10s.... more to come

January 19th, 2011, 01:14 PM	#13
V8POWA! POWA! 24/7 fukkers 1996 Mustang GT 1 @ 1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cali 805 Posts: 4,824 iTrader: 1 reviews	i have a 18x9 and was able to get 265 in front without rubing unless all the way turned, and 295 in back without rubbing at all __________________ Check Out My Build Thread!

January 19th, 2011, 01:22 PM	#14
saxmanJJ Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 11.463@121.50 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 1 reviews	Do yourself a favor and run 255 width tires in the front. I tried the 275s and I thought the steering feel was too heavy and the car followed every rut in the road. __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Member #5

January 19th, 2011, 01:54 PM	#15
Eagle2000GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang GT 12.73@111.36 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 5,311 iTrader: 1 reviews	I had no problems with 275/40s. I'm currently running a 245/45 on the front. I didn't notice a lot of difference but my car isn't lowered. __________________ ProCharger P-1SC, 9 psi, STD 396/383; Uncorrected 388/375; SAE 383/370 Mods list in Garage.

January 19th, 2011, 02:15 PM	#17
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,913 iTrader: 0 reviews	i'm running 265 up front and 305 in the back __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

January 19th, 2011, 06:16 PM	#18
Bullitt5339 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Bullitt 12.25@110.4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,599 iTrader: 1 reviews	I used to run 275's up front before I swapped my suspension over for drag racing, and they did wander a lot on the road, I put 255's on it, and it was a lot better to drive. And I didn't have any rubbing issues until I went to a large swaybar in the front, and then the inside of the rim would rub the swaybar. __________________ Bolt-On Bullitt... Unmodified longblock, stock intake and throttle body. 266rwhp/306rwtq 12.25@110.4 1.64 60ft Currently Under Reconstruction

January 19th, 2011, 06:29 PM	#19
BlkGt03 Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt 13.26@102.77 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cedar Falls, IA Posts: 532 iTrader: 0 reviews	ya i would go smaller then that up front im running 245 up front with 9in rim and i may go skinnier __________________ 03 Termi Wheels with 315 nt555r's, 4.10 gears, sct tuner, Brenspeed Custom Tune, JLT True Cold Air Intake, Trickflow 75mm t/b and Plenum, Mac Longtube Headers, Mac o/r H pipe, Borla Stinger Catback, Steeda Lowering Springs, and Mach 1 Chin Spoiler.

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January 19th, 2011, 06:37 PM	#20
cbjohnson9 Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Vert. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 860 iTrader: 0 reviews	do you think 275/40's on 17X9's would rub with MM's foward offset A-arms OR their k-member?

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