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Title: 17x9?
Post by: mike969mb on May 05, 2006, 03:58:19 PM

I was looking at a set of rims that are 17 x 9? Will they fit without any issues? Rubbing or anything like that?

Thanks.

Title: 17x9?
Post by: mike969mb on May 06, 2006, 10:32:37 PM

more specifically these (http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/wheels/repsvt.s.ang.jpg)

17X9 4-108 18S

Title: 17x9?
Post by: Ether947 on May 06, 2006, 11:46:52 PM

http://foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=7710&highlight=17x9+wheels
http://foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=7834&highlight=17x9+wheels
http://foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=7394&highlight=17x9+wheels
http://foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=4152&highlight=17x9+wheels

BTW, how have you (or will you) convert to 5-lug? SN-95 parts or just 5-lug rotors?

Title: 17x9?
Post by: mike969mb on May 07, 2006, 08:58:07 AM

i guess i copied the wrong picture, its a 4 lug version - hence the 4 x 108 pattern.

Title: 17x9?
Post by: Ether947 on May 07, 2006, 02:54:39 PM

i didn't read that... it was late. =/

Anyhoos, if you read through those threads then you could come to the logical conclusion that 17x9s will fit. IMO rubbing will depend on two main areas, ride height and tire size. 245s seem to be a happy medium and obviously if you plan on keeping stock ride height you should be okay.

Title: 17x9?
Post by: bduly on May 10, 2006, 03:56:50 AM

What he said :stupid:

If they're the same back spacing as the cobras for 4 lug mustangs then yes they will fit with out any rubbing. even with 245-45-17x9s in front I have no tire rubb EVER. But at full lock, somtimes the inner wheel hits the tie rod or the sway bar ends (i just drew a blank). But thats because I went to the fox mustang lower control arms. With stock lca's you wont have any rubbing. But the wheel will stick out from the fender.

Title: 17x9?
Post by: David on May 31, 2006, 09:27:14 PM

Quote from: bduly

What he said :stupid:

If they're the same back spacing as the cobras for 4 lug mustangs then yes they will fit with out any rubbing. even with 245-45-17x9s in front I have no tire rubb EVER. But at full lock, somtimes the inner wheel hits the tie rod or the sway bar ends (i just drew a blank). But thats because I went to the fox mustang lower control arms. With stock lca's you wont have any rubbing. But the wheel will stick out from the fender.

They may fit ;)

Title: 17x9?
Post by: DVP on June 15, 2006, 11:11:23 PM

are those the same backspacing and everything as the real 03 cobras and how much cheaper if any are the? do they come in chome? and were are they from, i have been thinking of puttin them on my 86 for a while now i just cant afford them

Title: 17x9?
Post by: Chuck W on June 15, 2006, 11:37:11 PM

I wouldn't mind a set of those in black......

Title: 17x9?
Post by: DVP on June 17, 2006, 12:58:19 PM

black with chrome lip! hey no that is the way to go but there is so little of a lip it might not look right. dont know that is what i havee want for a while now but not sure what it would lokk like. can some one photochop that?

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