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Old 01-21-2008   #1 (permalink)
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like the title says...i wanna get these bullits but the set i want only comes in 17x9 and 17x10.5....so the 17x9 tire size is 255/40-17 would that hit/rub in the front on my 88?-thanks-
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I'm running 17x9's with 275/40-17's front and rear. I have some rubbing, but nothing serious. My wheels are form Ford Racing and have a 6.125" backspacing, by the way. Of course, this is all with a SN95 5-lug conversion.
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like the title says...i wanna get these bullits but the set i want only comes in 17x9 and 17x10.5....so the 17x9 tire size is 255/40-17 would that hit/rub in the front on my 88?-thanks-
I have 17x9 on mine w 275x35 rear n 245x40 front..u might have front problems on an 88'
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sorry i ment to say u might have problems w any pre 90 fox....
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