I'm looking at the 17' for my 86. I'll need to ditch the 14' when I get the 11in break swap done. Do I need to worry about the offset or 17/7 17/8 17/9 17/10 ? This will be stock axel and such. I am worried about rubbing the tire wells. I would like to use a 245/45 17 tire.
Wouldn't mind doing a thick on the back and thinner on front.
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Mustang-Replica-Wheels/1979-1993-4-Lug/sc255733//page/1/checkForLanding/true
Or if you know of another online store with some kick'n 15-17in 4 luggerz kick that out. Though only looking to spend about upto 160 per wheel.
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Mustang-Replica-Wheels/1979-1993-4-Lug/sc255733//page/1/checkForLanding/true
I have 17x9 up front wearing 255 40 17's, and 17x10.5 out back with 275 40 17's.There's room under there.The 245 45 17's seemed a little narrow to me on the 9 inch wheels.It's up to the owner (you) to do what YOU like though.I had to remove my quad shocks,but that wasn't a big deal.
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF3636.jpg)
Thanks Vinnietbird. You answered perfectly. I didn't want to get a set of rims that wouldn't fit under the wheel wells. I like the ruber to be at least flush with the edge of the rim, I know what you mean by looking skinny. I would deff go with something wider to fill out the rim better.
245 40 17's up front,and 255 40 17's out back...excellent sizing.I got bigger tires because I bought the wheels that had them as a package.I didn't think they would fit,but they did.
Wheelz n rubber will probably ship on monday. I'll put a pic up when they come in.
So which ones are you getting?
I have 275 40 17's on the back of the vert, and also a lincoln rear. I just catch the very outside of the wheels because the rear is wider. you shouldn't have any problems.
I just put 17X9 ET20 cobras with 245/45/17's on all four on my car last night and they fit pretty good, no rubbing so far. Mines a 87 though so i dont know how they will fit your 86.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/chrome-4-lug-shelby-2007-gt500-wheel-17x9.html
2007 Chrome Shelby GT500
If they fit with the 86 cougar spindles I will put them on see what they look like on the car and enjoy be4 I start putting on the 88 mustang spindles ( 11in brake conversion ). I think only thing I'm missing for the break conversion is the 1/4 - 3/16 adapter, and a spare foot to help with bleading the breaks ( maybe the boss will lend that though )
Here's what it looks like with 275-40-17s on the front
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/85%20Vert/IMG_5599.jpg)
and back
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/85%20Vert/IMG_6615.jpg)
hey vin where did u get your rims and tires?
Just wondering but do you have any idea what offset you are running? I've seen 17x9s stick out past the fender lip with the wrong offset, which looks goofy:hick:
Same thing,but in chrome....this is where I got mine,and the wheel info is all here......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-x9-10-Chrome-wheels-Tires-fit-Mustang-4-lug-cobra_W0QQitemZ290419595337QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item439e5b5849
Hey Vinnie...I'm diggin' that exhaust of yours. Tastefully done!...:bowdown:
Thanks a lot.My own idea (for my car).I had the exhaust like that on all of my Birds.Different exhaust tips,but same idea.
try:wheelreplicas.com/93cobrawheels - 93 fan blade, right offset,
bolts right on, priced right:shakeass:
I love those Cobra wheels on your car!
Oh me loves those wheels and tires so much.. And it is really a bargain to have it all sold in a package like that!
Yes I have to say I love your exhaust treatment!
Thanks guys.It took a lot of sketches of a lot of ideas before I came up with the exhaust on the car.I'll leave it like that for a while.
Here is a quick pic. Wheels fit on the cougar spindles. Little rub on the front strut, but will have to see how the mustang spindles do. May need to cut off a small portion of top strut dust cover.
(http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab144/miahb/smallcougi.jpg)
Nice looking wheels.Another member here has those on his Cougar.What's up with the trunk lid?Looks like it's raised up near the window.
It was like that when i got it. It's on the fix list. I'm not sure how the previous owner managed to bend it up like that.
any one know where to get cobra r rims at 17x10