Max tire & wheel size for rear 88GT ?

Mustang_289 · 12-20-2001, 06:54 PM

Need to put new rubber and looking for new wheels for our 88GT. I've heard 17x8 for the front is good without any rubbing. What is the largest I can run in the back without rolling the fender wheels 17x9 or 17x10.5?

88COBRA · 12-21-2001, 01:44 AM

Howdy!

I have a 1988 Mustang GT, so I will be able to help.

I run a 17*9 all around.
235/45/17 front
275/40/17 rear

No rubbing on the front. For the rears I had to flip the quad shocks.

Ian

drudis · 12-21-2001, 11:38 AM

255's on 17x8 are pretty easy. 275's in the rear are do-able with 17x9 Cobra wheels. Any wider and you gotta do "some" work (which sounds like you rather not).

I did the 17x9-1/2" rims with 275-40's on all four corners. THAT took some work!

More photos of whees/tires on my hompage.

88COBRA · 12-21-2001, 11:42 AM

Hey Darius,

I know you have tons of suspension mods, but what springs would I have to get to lower my car and get the stance you have? It sits perfect!

How much is it lowered?

Ian

12-20-2001, 06:54 PM	#1
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Max tire & wheel size for rear 88GT ? Need to put new rubber and looking for new wheels for our 88GT. I've heard 17x8 for the front is good without any rubbing. What is the largest I can run in the back without rolling the fender wheels 17x9 or 17x10.5?

12-21-2001, 01:44 AM	#2
88COBRA STANGPOWER.COM Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,045	Howdy! I have a 1988 Mustang GT, so I will be able to help. I run a 179 all around. 235/45/17 front 275/40/17 rear No rubbing on the front. For the rears I had to flip the quad shocks. Ian __________________ My WebSites:* VortechPower.com - Brand new site for Vortech users! NOVIPOWER.COM - Devoted to the performance of the NOVI supercharger STANGPOWER.COM - A small community based in Canada for Mustangs *MORE WebSites Coming soon* PLEASE NOTE: I am not an affiliate (nor do I work for) any Mustang parts retailers - I create informational Mustang WebSites

12-21-2001, 11:38 AM	#3
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	255's on 17x8 are pretty easy. 275's in the rear are do-able with 17x9 Cobra wheels. Any wider and you gotta do "some" work (which sounds like you rather not). I did the 17x9-1/2" rims with 275-40's on all four corners. THAT took some work! More photos of whees/tires on my hompage. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

12-21-2001, 11:42 AM	#4
88COBRA STANGPOWER.COM Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,045	Hey Darius, I know you have tons of suspension mods, but what springs would I have to get to lower my car and get the stance you have? It sits perfect! How much is it lowered? Ian __________________ My WebSites: VortechPower.com - Brand new site for Vortech users! NOVIPOWER.COM - Devoted to the performance of the NOVI supercharger STANGPOWER.COM - A small community based in Canada for Mustangs *MORE WebSites Coming soon* PLEASE NOTE: I am not an affiliate (nor do I work for) any Mustang parts retailers - I create informational Mustang WebSites

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