Tires rub wheel wells need some spring coil advice

jpumpkinn · 06-13-2001, 10:53 PM

I have a 1990 mustang that has 17 inch cobra wheels. When I run over bumps or have someone in the back seat they rub or bottom out. Will putting new factory spec. springs stop the rubbing or do I need to get a stiffer spring? Has any one had this problem and can you recomend any springs?

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Red 90 5.0, 17in Cobra Wheels, Saleen Wing, Cobra Ground Effects, K&N intake, Dual Flowmaster, Hurst Shifter

the bandit · 06-13-2001, 11:10 PM

the only problem that i have had in rubbing was with tires being too wide. whenever i made turns or went over bumps, you could hear the back tires rub bad. i put smaller tires on the back, and the problem went away. i also have steeda lowering springs on my car. did you say that your car was lowered also?

jpumpkinn · 06-13-2001, 11:33 PM

I am not sure if it is lowered? I believe so. I bought it used and am not sure?

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Red 90 5.0, 17in Cobra Wheels, Saleen Wing, Cobra Ground Effects, K&N intake, Dual Flowmaster, Hurst Shifter

smokedchevy · 06-14-2001, 03:04 AM

Try getting the adjustable lower control arms. You can raise or lower the rear of your car 2 inches. Might look kind of goofy raised high in the back, but you might not need much and they're a big improvement over stock ones.

06-13-2001, 10:53 PM	#1
jpumpkinn Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: san antonio Texas usa Posts: 127	Tires rub wheel wells need some spring coil advice I have a 1990 mustang that has 17 inch cobra wheels. When I run over bumps or have someone in the back seat they rub or bottom out. Will putting new factory spec. springs stop the rubbing or do I need to get a stiffer spring? Has any one had this problem and can you recomend any springs? ------------------ Red 90 5.0, 17in Cobra Wheels, Saleen Wing, Cobra Ground Effects, K&N intake, Dual Flowmaster, Hurst Shifter

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06-13-2001, 11:10 PM	#2
the bandit Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: WEST PALM BEACH, FL. Posts: 121	the only problem that i have had in rubbing was with tires being too wide. whenever i made turns or went over bumps, you could hear the back tires rub bad. i put smaller tires on the back, and the problem went away. i also have steeda lowering springs on my car. did you say that your car was lowered also?

06-13-2001, 11:33 PM	#3
jpumpkinn Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: san antonio Texas usa Posts: 127	I am not sure if it is lowered? I believe so. I bought it used and am not sure? ------------------ Red 90 5.0, 17in Cobra Wheels, Saleen Wing, Cobra Ground Effects, K&N intake, Dual Flowmaster, Hurst Shifter

06-14-2001, 03:04 AM	#4
smokedchevy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: ventura,CA Posts: 438	Try getting the adjustable lower control arms. You can raise or lower the rear of your car 2 inches. Might look kind of goofy raised high in the back, but you might not need much and they're a big improvement over stock ones.