will 18 x 9's fit up front on a 67 stang
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jae902 said:
I've got 17x8's on the front of my '68 and they barely fit. I achieved proper backspacing by using 1" wheel adapters. On the inside there's less than 1/4" clearance from the upper control arm and on the outside it clears the fender by about 1/4". I'm going to lower the front end by another inch and I know there's room to do so, but it's tight.
You'd probably have to flare the fenders a little to get a 9" wheel to fit up front.
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I seriously doubt it.
You would have to put that extra inch on the inside to tuck it. There's too much to run into including the outer tie rod and the upper control arm.
http://www.dodgestang.com/Tire Fitment Guide 67-8.pdf
You would have to put that extra inch on the inside to tuck it. There's too much to run into including the outer tie rod and the upper control arm.
http://www.dodgestang.com/Tire Fitment Guide 67-8.pdf
Have you seen this thread ? http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=609485
Looks like he's doing it with out spacers
Graham
Looks like he's doing it with out spacers
Graham
I did get 18x9s to fir with 6.11 backspacing although some grinding of the UCA was required. Seemed to me just by grinding the outside a little, and the hat on top of the ball joint, it really didn't effect the structure of the UCA much... Thinking of going with coilovers but not sure if they will buy me anymore room or not. The wheel does have full range of motion without hitting anything.
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NO! I have a beautiful set of wheels that size that looked sweet and seemed to be alright with not one but two spacers to clear the control arm and steering link. None needed in rear except to balance the stance from the front. Then I dropped my motor in and the front wheels wont turn a 1/3 without rubbing. Plus, the spacers even with race ready long studs make the bolts weakened due to the spacers. If you get the right offset, the width alone will put the tires outside the fender line. Get something that has a 7 inch width option and you will be fine with no spacers. Good luck!
Dave
NO! I have a beautiful set of wheels that size that looked sweet and seemed to be alright with not one but two spacers to clear the control arm and steering link. None needed in rear except to balance the stance from the front. Then I dropped my motor in and the front wheels wont turn a 1/3 without rubbing. Plus, the spacers even with race ready long studs make the bolts weakened due to the spacers. If you get the right offset, the width alone will put the tires outside the fender line. Get something that has a 7 inch width option and you will be fine with no spacers. Good luck!
Dave
