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Title: 17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC
Post by: RDOG on June 13, 2011, 02:37:24 AM

I am currently running 17X8's (+19mm backspacing)in front and 17X10 (+25mm backspacing)in the rear. I just pciked up some 17X9 (+20mm backspacing)for the front because I wanted a deeper lip.

I did a test fit and the come very close to the shock. I plan on using the same tires for now which are 245 45 17's. Is this going to be a problem or should I add a spacer?

17X8 space from shock (car raised)
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/17X8spacing.jpg)
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/17X8spacingb.jpg)5

17x9 space (car raised)
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/17X9spacing.jpg)
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/17X9spacingb.jpg)

Title: 17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC
Post by: flylear45 on June 13, 2011, 06:25:43 AM

Once the tire is on it's going to rub I think.

Title: 17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC
Post by: vinnietbird on June 13, 2011, 08:20:02 AM

Quote from: flylear45;361409

Once the tire is on it's going to rub I think.

I agree completely. Get a spacer.

Title: 17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC
Post by: 50tbrd88 on June 13, 2011, 02:14:00 PM

Yeah, that's not going to work. I wonder what the bs is on my 17x9's...they fit without any issue.

Title: 17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC
Post by: vinnietbird on June 13, 2011, 02:26:57 PM

Mine fit fine as well. The Cobra R wheels I did have....the chrome ones, they had to have thin spacers. The 10th ann. Cobra wheels I have now, 17x9 up front, 17x10 out back....perfect fit.

Title: 17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC
Post by: RDOG on June 13, 2011, 10:39:03 PM

Ok. I installed them this morning. ME LIKEY!! I was afraid that they would stick out, but they dont at all. I did add a small spacer and pushed the strut in a little, and they dont rub, so I'm a happy camper.

I might roll the lip a little, but for now its fine.
Pics...
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/17x9threequartershot.jpg)
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/17x9shot.jpg)
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/17x9front.jpg)

Title: 17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC
Post by: vinnietbird on June 14, 2011, 05:40:29 AM

Looks great...about what mine look like (wheel placement). Great looking car as well. I may have to install some halo headrests when I have the seats done.....maybe......

Title: 17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC
Post by: RDOG on June 14, 2011, 10:52:03 AM

Quote from: vinnietbird;361454

Looks great...about what mine look like (wheel placement). Great looking car as well. I may have to install some halo headrests when I have the seats done.....maybe......

Mine are the netted ones. Super hard to come by. You will be giving up comfort though for looks. I know when I go on long drives and pull over to take a nap, I really miss those puffy pillow type headrests

Title: 17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC
Post by: vinnietbird on June 14, 2011, 04:27:44 PM

i never use my headrests anyway. In the end, I'll probably keep the Sport's headrests.I plan on having a custom logo stitched into them when I have the seats done.

Title: 17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC
Post by: 347Thunder on June 14, 2011, 06:31:52 PM

Is this you
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3825065/1986-ford-thunderbird/page-6

Also how did you do the clear corners, I wrote it on your page but no answer???

Title: 17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC
Post by: 87cougar on June 14, 2011, 10:43:34 PM

Hey nice looking Car!

Title: 17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC
Post by: flylear45 on June 16, 2011, 05:30:18 AM

Car looks very nice with those wheels. So, what ends up being the required offset for 9" rims then?

Title: 17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC
Post by: beast50 on June 20, 2011, 08:23:52 AM

:idhitit:that looks awesome!

Title: 17X9 wheels up front on 86 TC
Post by: 83TB on November 06, 2012, 10:00:55 PM

really looks good, sorry for late reply

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