wheel fitment & lowered car

[mustang6tee8]

Im thinking about getting 17x10.5" wheels and 315's for Christmas. However, my car is lowered about 1 3/4" in the back- will this be a problem with the wide tires? Thanks

 

[ProKiller]

yes and no. they will fit with potentially some finagling. you may have to flip your quad shocks and adjust your tail pipes and maybe roll your fenders. from what i can tell there is no one answer, its different for everybody.

 

[Tom95gt]

My buddies 98 was lowered about an 1" - 1 1/2" and he was running 315's but had to flip the quad shock, move the exhaust, and beat in the fenderwell just a little bit.

 

[Chythar]

It may also depend on who you buy your rims from. There are two specs that basically determine how the tire is placed in the wheel well - offset and backspacing. I have 17x10.5 wheels from AFS (AFS Wheels) installed; their specs are "+27mm offset with 6.63-inch backspacing" according to their website. The Stang is lowered about an inch in back and I had to beat in part of both inner fenders with a hammer to keep the tires from rubbing. My quad shocks were already gone, so I can't tell you if they would be a problem.

With a 1 3/4" drop, you will likely have to roll the fender lip to avoid cutting your tires when you go over bumps. The rims from AFS look really sweet though, they bring the tire flush with the fender.

 

[94CobraPace]

I run Eibach Pro kit springs and 10.5 rims with 315's here. No flipping of the quad shock, had to rotate the tail pipe a little and the drivers side tire hit on the inside of the fender ( a hammer took care of that). Did not have to roll the fender lip and it has never hit the tire. I have AFS rims BTW.

 

[mustang6tee8]

Thanks for the info yall. I took off the quad shocks long ago since i have tubular LCA's, no problems there. Im not sure which brand of wheels I get, but im looking at some 03 satin cobras or black deep dish bullitts

 

[ProKiller]

good luck find satin 03 cobras in a 17x10.5. I was looking for them for almost a year to no avail.

 

[mustang6tee8]

i've found them only just recently. two separate sets of 17x9 and 17x10.5.

 

[mustang6tee8]

whoops, only one set not two. prokiller if i dont get them, i'll give you the link if you're interested

 

[ProKiller]

in the last month or so i've seen a couple sets go up on the corral but before that it was ridiculous. i actually gave up on them and have since decided to save for 18" FR500s instead. thanks though.

 

[gfrgfd]

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Im thinking about getting 17x10.5" wheels and 315's for Christmas. However, my car is lowered about 1 3/4" in the back- will this be a problem with the wide tires? Thanks

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