Wheels Question

82stang · 03-27-2002, 11:56 PM

I have an 82 GT with a 98 T-Bird rear end. Also installed SouthSide's and a pinion relocator kit.

My question is can I put 17"x10.5" rims under it and not tear tire's up.

Was thinking about the Cobra R's 17x10.5 and the Nitto's P315/35R-17 for the rear and 17x9's and P245/45/17 for the front.

Any better suggestions would be helpful.

Ackbar00 · 03-29-2002, 09:53 AM

I am going to assume you ment a 88 turbo coupe rear end. I currently have 17-9 speedware cobra r rims on my 93 gt with 3 in. tailpipes, and it fits tight. The rub the pipes a little(getting rid of them). My brother just bought a set of 15-10.5 bogarts, they told him he would have to do major surgey to the wheel wells. Like beat the living **** out of the inner side, cut the fender lip, shave some of his groung effects and mabey use a spacer. To me, this sounds like a lot of works just to run a 10 in. wide rim. Go with the 17-9, youll be happier in the end.

82stang · 03-29-2002, 08:15 PM

Thanks for the help, the idiots I talked with told me there would be no problem running these under an 82 with a swapped out rear in. So much for mail order.

03-27-2002, 11:56 PM	#1
82stang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Columbus Posts: 5	Wheels Question I have an 82 GT with a 98 T-Bird rear end. Also installed SouthSide's and a pinion relocator kit. My question is can I put 17"x10.5" rims under it and not tear tire's up. Was thinking about the Cobra R's 17x10.5 and the Nitto's P315/35R-17 for the rear and 17x9's and P245/45/17 for the front. Any better suggestions would be helpful.

03-29-2002, 09:53 AM	#2
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	I am going to assume you ment a 88 turbo coupe rear end. I currently have 17-9 speedware cobra r rims on my 93 gt with 3 in. tailpipes, and it fits tight. The rub the pipes a little(getting rid of them). My brother just bought a set of 15-10.5 bogarts, they told him he would have to do major surgey to the wheel wells. Like beat the living **** out of the inner side, cut the fender lip, shave some of his groung effects and mabey use a spacer. To me, this sounds like a lot of works just to run a 10 in. wide rim. Go with the 17-9, youll be happier in the end. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

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03-29-2002, 08:15 PM	#3
82stang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Columbus Posts: 5	Thanks for the help, the idiots I talked with told me there would be no problem running these under an 82 with a swapped out rear in. So much for mail order.