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fernandocortes
Mustang IIs Rock! | Posts: 2 | Joined: 09/03
Posted: 09/04/03
03:36 PM

Hello, can anyone advise me on putting 17 inch wheels on my 86 gt?


what size should I install and what should I do to get minimal rubbing on the inner fender well and frame rub?  Any info would be grateful


fcortes@att.net

 

 
rcknfrd
Mustang IIs Rock! | Posts: 3 | Joined: 11/03
Posted: 11/26/03
04:37 PM

I have a 1984 GT and I put 9" cobra rims on the front and back.  I have 245/45/17 tires.  If I turn lock to lock on the steering it will just rub the control arms.  They work well on the rear but I did have the inner fender cut back slight several years ago.  My advice is 8" rims all around or at least for the front.  I am not sure of the specific offsets for my car.  9" rims on the front are very close to the struts (no pound on weights or they will rub).  However I was told that 87 and up have slightly different struts and that does not happen.  Hope this helps.

 

 
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