17x9's rubbing

GodStang · 08-11-2002, 03:42 PM

I have a set of ford Cobra R's that are 17x9 on my 1994 mustang. They have 255/40/r17 tires. I keep knocking the weights off on the inside of the rim. I put spacers and they still get knocked off. The tire is also rubbing on the sway bar. Any ideas what I can do? I do not want my tires sticking way out. Thanks

JohnnyG · 08-11-2002, 06:27 PM

You may also see rubbing on the rear of the control arms... you can alleviate this by removing the jacking pads on the A-arms. As for the sway bar, rack limiters may be the way to go. As for knocking-off the weights, you can have the wheels balanced with stick-on weights that hide inside the lip of the rim. Good luck.

-John

08-11-2002, 03:42 PM	#1
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	17x9's rubbing I have a set of ford Cobra R's that are 17x9 on my 1994 mustang. They have 255/40/r17 tires. I keep knocking the weights off on the inside of the rim. I put spacers and they still get knocked off. The tire is also rubbing on the sway bar. Any ideas what I can do? I do not want my tires sticking way out. Thanks __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

08-11-2002, 06:27 PM	#2
JohnnyG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 105	You may also see rubbing on the rear of the control arms... you can alleviate this by removing the jacking pads on the A-arms. As for the sway bar, rack limiters may be the way to go. As for knocking-off the weights, you can have the wheels balanced with stick-on weights that hide inside the lip of the rim. Good luck. -John __________________ 1991 GT Vert- Black/Black/Black Exhaust, Tremec, Tri-Ax, Centerforce Dual Friction, 3.73's, Rear Seat Delete MM Road & Track Kit PBR 5-Lug Brakes Cobra R's w/ 255 Rubber Rice Hater's Club #60

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