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01-13-2013, 08:30 PM
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| Cobra rims for my 91 GT
I have 16 inch Cobra rims on my mustang at the moment. A buddy of mine has 17s and he was wanting to trade his rims for mine so he could lower his car, etc.
I was told tho by my mechanic that using 17s would cause problems with the front of my car eventually. (cant remember exactly what). So thats why i went with 16s initially. But a lot of people put 17s on theirs and they seem fine.
So would this be a good trade? Honestly id rather have the 17s. But if itll cost me a bunch of money to have front end work down the road then ill pass.
Whats the pros and cons of having the 16s and 17s?
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01-13-2013, 08:41 PM
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I have 17's on mine and I can't think of any problem they can cause over 16s. They look better IMO. As long as the tires between the sets are in comparable shape then it sounds like a pretty fair trade.
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01-13-2013, 08:47 PM
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Does the front rub the fenders any? Ive heard thats really the only problem people have had with the 17s.
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01-13-2013, 08:54 PM
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17s fit perfact
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01-13-2013, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by StangerGT  Does the front rub the fenders any? Ive heard thats really the only problem people have had with the 17s. | Depends on overall tire size if they rub. I have 235/45/zr17 on my fronts lowered 2.25" and still don't have any rubbing issues.  | |
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01-13-2013, 09:04 PM
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I got 17 on my 88 gt and they only rub when I have my wheel turned all the way but not a problem at all maybe in some tight parking situations.
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01-13-2013, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 93slowstang Depends on overall tire size if they rub. I have 235/45/zr17 on my fronts lowered 2.25" and still don't have any rubbing issues. | I love the color of that stang. Looks beast. The tires he has on em are 205/45r17 front and 245/45r17 rear. Do you think thered be any problems there with those sizes? | |
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01-13-2013, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by StangerGT
I love the color of that stang. Looks beast. The tires he has on em are 205/45r17 front and 245/45r17 rear. Do you think thered be any problems there with those sizes?
| Thanks  . If the wheels are 17x8 then no they'll be fine. If they are 17x9 I would run at least 245 in the front and 275 in the rear.
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01-13-2013, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 93slowstang Thanks . If the wheels are 17x8 then no they'll be fine. If they are 17x9 I would run at least 245 in the front and 275 in the rear. | Wouldnt 245 be too wide for 17x9s in the front? Cause im assuming that their 17x9 all around
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01-13-2013, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by StangerGT
Wouldnt 245 be too wide for 17x9s in the front? Cause im assuming that their 17x9 all around
| Not really, until you lower it a good bit. I had 245/45 on the front of mine for a little while and they only hit the fenders while turning and hitting a hard bump. A buddy of mine is running 275/40 on all 4 of his, lowered 1" and he claims he has no issues.
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01-13-2013, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 93slowstang Not really, until you lower it a good bit. I had 245/45 on the front of mine for a little while and they only hit the fenders while turning and hitting a hard bump. A buddy of mine is running 275/40 on all 4 of his, lowered 1" and he claims he has no issues. | So are you saying that the 205s in the front will be too small?
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01-13-2013, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by StangerGT
So are you saying that the 205s in the front will be too small?
| Too small for a 17x9 yes. After they wear out I would put a wider tire on there for sure.
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01-13-2013, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 93slowstang Too small for a 17x9 yes. After they wear out I would put a wider tire on there for sure. | Ahhh ok gotcha. Thanks for all the help. I really appreciate it!! I dont know why my mechanic was straying me away from the 17s. Now i regret not getting em....
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01-13-2013, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by StangerGT
Ahhh ok gotcha. Thanks for all the help. I really appreciate it!! I dont know why my mechanic was straying me away from the 17s. Now i regret not getting em....
| No problem, need anything else just let us know. | |
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01-13-2013, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 93slowstang No problem, need anything else just let us know. | I feel special cause you got your 3000th post in my thread. Woohooo!
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01-13-2013, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by StangerGT I feel special cause you got your 3000th post in my thread. Woohooo! | Holy crap. I DID.
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