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Fox Body · 07-17-2002, 06:45 PM

I'm not sure if you will be free of wheel/tire/clearance problems with 17x8s on a fox stang. I do know you shouldn't have problems if you run 16x9s in the rear and 16x8s in the front (or 16x8s all around). Consider this. Don't just go for the biggest rim possible. I think 16s would look more appropriate, too. There is that line that you have to be careful of crossing. And 17s seem a bit overdone. Sorry I can't be of more help. I'm sure others will have diff opinions. This is mine.

07-17-2002, 06:45 PM	#2
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	I'm not sure if you will be free of wheel/tire/clearance problems with 17x8s on a fox stang. I do know you shouldn't have problems if you run 16x9s in the rear and 16x8s in the front (or 16x8s all around). Consider this. Don't just go for the biggest rim possible. I think 16s would look more appropriate, too. There is that line that you have to be careful of crossing. And 17s seem a bit overdone. Sorry I can't be of more help. I'm sure others will have diff opinions. This is mine. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body