5 Star Ponies on an 86

wills86 · 08-12-2004, 11:23 AM

I have an 86 lx mustang with 5 Star ponies on it. The problem is the dang tires rub when you turn.I there a way to make these rims work with this car because they look pretty slick on the car. I would appreciate some help on this , Thanks.

LX5liter · 08-12-2004, 11:40 AM

I think they changed the inner fenders in 91(?) when they switched to the 16" rim to aleviate the tire clearance problem. If so a couple of junk yard innerfender wells off a newer stang should work. Where are they rubbing?

tireburner163 · 08-12-2004, 12:27 PM

What size tires are on the front?

88fivepointoh · 08-12-2004, 01:54 PM

What size are you running in wheels. My 85 had pony's and they didnt rub at all? Did you add any ground effects?

wills86 · 08-12-2004, 03:33 PM

My front tires ar 225/55R16's Good year eagles. The front of the tire rubs the frame it looks like and the back of tire rubs lower control arm i think, at least the metal is wore there.

No Ground effect on it 88fiveoh

88fivepointoh · 08-12-2004, 03:53 PM

Are those aftermarket Pony's like the genarics without the horse center or ford racing pony's I belive I was running 235's. they mighty be a bit tall, and the only other option is a backspaceing issue. What's the backspace on those rims?

wills86 · 08-12-2004, 04:21 PM

I am not sure if they are generic of Ford rims, was no center caps on the car when i bought it, how can i tell? The backspacing on rims gets another I don't know answer hehe, how can i tell on that also.I am pretty much a Newbie to all this stuff.

RDMumfts Stang · 08-12-2004, 05:35 PM

I believe you can buy and add steering rack limiters. I think the H.O. steering racks came with them. You may want to check into that. Is your car a 5.0?

Have you been to http://foureyedpride.com/ ? It is geared towards ALL 79-86 'Stangs and there are very helpfull and knowledgible people there. It is another excellent resource, just like Mustang Works.

88fivepointoh · 08-12-2004, 08:37 PM

I believe in the back of the rim on the mounting surface it should be stamped.

RDMumfts Stang, I love the picture you have for your car.. What did u use to do that? Awsome...

08-12-2004, 11:23 AM	#1
wills86 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5	5 Star Ponies on an 86 I have an 86 lx mustang with 5 Star ponies on it. The problem is the dang tires rub when you turn.I there a way to make these rims work with this car because they look pretty slick on the car. I would appreciate some help on this , Thanks.

08-12-2004, 11:40 AM	#2
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	I think they changed the inner fenders in 91(?) when they switched to the 16" rim to aleviate the tire clearance problem. If so a couple of junk yard innerfender wells off a newer stang should work. Where are they rubbing? __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

08-12-2004, 12:27 PM	#3
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	What size tires are on the front? __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

08-12-2004, 05:35 PM	#8
RDMumfts Stang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 53	I believe you can buy and add steering rack limiters. I think the H.O. steering racks came with them. You may want to check into that. Is your car a 5.0? Have you been to http://foureyedpride.com/ ? It is geared towards ALL 79-86 'Stangs and there are very helpfull and knowledgible people there. It is another excellent resource, just like Mustang Works. __________________ Most recent project: installed new HD T-5 w/Pro 5.0 Shifter, LUK Clutch, Prothane Engine and Trans mounts. Currently breaking in clutch. Next: complete tune-up

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08-12-2004, 01:54 PM	#4
88fivepointoh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester Posts: 553	What size are you running in wheels. My 85 had pony's and they didnt rub at all? Did you add any ground effects?

08-12-2004, 03:33 PM	#5
wills86 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5	My front tires ar 225/55R16's Good year eagles. The front of the tire rubs the frame it looks like and the back of tire rubs lower control arm i think, at least the metal is wore there. No Ground effect on it 88fiveoh

08-12-2004, 03:53 PM	#6
88fivepointoh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester Posts: 553	Are those aftermarket Pony's like the genarics without the horse center or ford racing pony's I belive I was running 235's. they mighty be a bit tall, and the only other option is a backspaceing issue. What's the backspace on those rims?

08-12-2004, 04:21 PM	#7
wills86 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5	I am not sure if they are generic of Ford rims, was no center caps on the car when i bought it, how can i tell? The backspacing on rims gets another I don't know answer hehe, how can i tell on that also.I am pretty much a Newbie to all this stuff.

08-12-2004, 08:37 PM	#9
88fivepointoh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester Posts: 553	I believe in the back of the rim on the mounting surface it should be stamped. RDMumfts Stang, I love the picture you have for your car.. What did u use to do that? Awsome...