17 x 9's and stock springs?

HoodStrype · 11-23-2005, 03:11 PM

I have an 89GT. I put 17x9" Cobra R's with 245/45/17 on the front...
As soon as I put them on I realized I had a problem... almost touches the top of the fender on one side, and clears a little better on the other.
Soooo... I figure out that it has a 91-93 fender on one side- great! So I order another one to help clearance...

My question is, why does neither side fit "Good"? Even the side that rubs less is still pretty bad. I do have drag shocks (90/10) on the front... is that the problem? Also, I don't think the ugly old black springs are stock- will 4cyl springs make my car sit that low in the front? I wonder if they are 4 cyl springs- the previous owner drag raced it. I have been told by many people that 17 X 9's will fit the stock set up... True? Thanks!!!

drudis · 12-05-2005, 02:44 PM

Usually you have to yank on the fender and stretch it out just a bit. You might even wish to "roll the lip" (do a search) of the fender.
245's are quite do-able. Its when you go bigger, that you have more issues.

HoodStrype · 12-09-2005, 02:45 PM

You're right- they'll be doable when I get the stock springs back in there... they were cut! It all makes sense now!

tommythrasher32 · 01-03-2006, 08:26 PM

i have a quick question i have 17x9 buillit wheels with 275 40 17 tie will that work on my 1992 mustang witgh stock suspension. i also have 17x10.5 with the 315 tire with this work in the back or will i have to roll the wheel wells? the back spacing is 6.83. i need to do 5 lug conversion and was wondering if sn95 spindels and rotors are the best was to go for the front
thanks

drudis · 01-07-2006, 12:56 PM

THe SN95 spindles are the best way to convert to 5-lug in the front. I did:

The brakes may be the SN95 conversion, or M2300K kit, or Baer, or Brembo Cobra 2000R, or Stoptech...
Its how much you wish to spend on brakes, and what you neeeeed them to do.
I personally needed all the brakes I could have and went Brembo from 2000R and custom 2 piece rotors:

11-23-2005, 03:11 PM	#1
HoodStrype Rearview Mirror Haze Join Date: May 1999 Location: Huntsville, Alabama...a.k.a. "HuntsVegas" Posts: 387	17 x 9's and stock springs? I have an 89GT. I put 17x9" Cobra R's with 245/45/17 on the front... As soon as I put them on I realized I had a problem... almost touches the top of the fender on one side, and clears a little better on the other. Soooo... I figure out that it has a 91-93 fender on one side- great! So I order another one to help clearance... My question is, why does neither side fit "Good"? Even the side that rubs less is still pretty bad. I do have drag shocks (90/10) on the front... is that the problem? Also, I don't think the ugly old black springs are stock- will 4cyl springs make my car sit that low in the front? I wonder if they are 4 cyl springs- the previous owner drag raced it. I have been told by many people that 17 X 9's will fit the stock set up... True? Thanks!!! __________________ 93 lx Notch 01 GT ...the epitome of Murphy's Law

12-05-2005, 02:44 PM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Re: 17 x 9's and stock springs? Usually you have to yank on the fender and stretch it out just a bit. You might even wish to "roll the lip" (do a search) of the fender. 245's are quite do-able. Its when you go bigger, that you have more issues. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

12-09-2005, 02:45 PM	#3
HoodStrype Rearview Mirror Haze Join Date: May 1999 Location: Huntsville, Alabama...a.k.a. "HuntsVegas" Posts: 387	Re: 17 x 9's and stock springs? You're right- they'll be doable when I get the stock springs back in there... they were cut! It all makes sense now! __________________ 93 lx Notch 01 GT ...the epitome of Murphy's Law

01-03-2006, 08:26 PM	#4
tommythrasher32 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 21	Re: 17 x 9's and stock springs? i have a quick question i have 17x9 buillit wheels with 275 40 17 tie will that work on my 1992 mustang witgh stock suspension. i also have 17x10.5 with the 315 tire with this work in the back or will i have to roll the wheel wells? the back spacing is 6.83. i need to do 5 lug conversion and was wondering if sn95 spindels and rotors are the best was to go for the front thanks __________________ 1992 hatchback flowtech headers bassani o/r x pipe and american thunder flowmasters bbk fendermount intake underdrive pulleys aluminum clutch quadrant and fire wall adjuster ford heavy duty clutch steeda triax shifter sold now 1992 gt o/r h pipe and dynomax cat back

01-07-2006, 12:56 PM	#5
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Re: 17 x 9's and stock springs? THe SN95 spindles are the best way to convert to 5-lug in the front. I did: The brakes may be the SN95 conversion, or M2300K kit, or Baer, or Brembo Cobra 2000R, or Stoptech... Its how much you wish to spend on brakes, and what you neeeeed them to do. I personally needed all the brakes I could have and went Brembo from 2000R and custom 2 piece rotors: __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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