Ford Racing 17x8 Cobra R's...

Hozer 88GTConv · 12-13-2002, 11:12 AM

Will 17 x 8's ensure no rubbing?
Can I go to 17 x 9's in the rear with no rubbing?

Any advice and recommendations for sellers would be appreciated.

I would really rather just stick with FMS products too.

Thanks in advance.

cyberstang5.0 · 12-13-2002, 12:05 PM

I have a set of Cobra R's 17x9... I have plenty of room in the rear and just a slight rub in the front only when I turn the wheel to the extreams. I had to roll the fender lip in the front a little bit only because at the time, it was lowered. My tire size is 245-45-17 on all four. I can go a lot bigger in the rear but then I can't rotate them. 245 is the biggest I can stuff in the front without haveing problems.

Jmark · 12-14-2002, 05:11 PM

I put a set of Cobra 'R' 17 x 9 with 275/40 dunlops on my '89 LX

The car looks and handles GREAT, however the front rims and tires will rub when turning hard left. I have the Ford motorsport lowering springs also, but I imagine the front would still have tire rubbing issues even with the stock springs.

Every thing is cool except forHARD turns

12-13-2002, 11:12 AM	#1
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	Ford Racing 17x8 Cobra R's... Will 17 x 8's ensure no rubbing? Can I go to 17 x 9's in the rear with no rubbing? Any advice and recommendations for sellers would be appreciated. I would really rather just stick with FMS products too. Thanks in advance. __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

12-14-2002, 05:11 PM	#3
Jmark Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tejas, USA Posts: 8	This is the first time...That I wanted tires to hurry and WEAR out! I put a set of Cobra 'R' 17 x 9 with 275/40 dunlops on my '89 LX The car looks and handles GREAT, however the front rims and tires will rub when turning hard left. I have the Ford motorsport lowering springs also, but I imagine the front would still have tire rubbing issues even with the stock springs. Every thing is cool except forHARD turns __________________ J. Mark MY Vehicles: 72 Mach 1 351 CJ 89 5.0 LX (2003 Project Car) 2001 Red Lightning #2633 Best ET / MPH 13.203 / 106.34

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12-13-2002, 12:05 PM	#2
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	I have a set of Cobra R's 17x9... I have plenty of room in the rear and just a slight rub in the front only when I turn the wheel to the extreams. I had to roll the fender lip in the front a little bit only because at the time, it was lowered. My tire size is 245-45-17 on all four. I can go a lot bigger in the rear but then I can't rotate them. 245 is the biggest I can stuff in the front without haveing problems.