17x9's in the front of my LX

[project91]

Is it possible for a 9 inch width wheel to fit properly on the front of my LX without any modifications? If so, what modifications are needed?


Originally a 4 cylinder (5.0 conversion car) the brakes have been replaced with stock gt brakes of the same year. I plan on using 225-235/40/17 for the front tires. My main concern is if there would be any rubbing between the the wheel and the strut housing. Any information is greatly appreciated.

 

[Mustang5L5]

What wheel you plan on running ?


I ran 17x9 Cobra R's on my car with no problems other than mild rub at full lock.

 

[project91]

17x9 Cobra R's. Powder coated black, of course.

 

[Mustang5L5]

WHat offset and BS?

4-lug?

If they are the 4-lug version you should be fine since they were designed for the Fox Mustang

 

[project91]

Yes, they are 4 lug. I just had worries because while the LX was on jacks, the wheels came close to the shock housing. No contact, but close.

Offset: 20mm
Backspace: 5.95"

 

[Look Its Aaron]

You will be fine with them. I used to get some rubbing from the wheel to the A-Arm while at full lock like posted above but nothing too bad.

 

[Vapors]

My white Rs rub on the a arm, 17x9 255 tires. Just dont get khumo supra tires, NOISY as ****!

BTW - Mine are 5 lug and I have Bilsteins

 

[Shakerhood]

To stop the rubbing on the A Arm, just stick some rack limiters in and be done, they are DIRT cheap and can be found at your local Ford Dealer!

 

[tjm73]

255/45-17's will fit on 9" wheels on the front of a Mustang with that backspace.

The tires size you are talking about will look totally wrong on a 9" wheel IMO. They will look way too narrow on the wheel.