[mark123]

I was wondering if anyone could help me out...i am looking to put 17" wheels on my 68 coupe and i am kind of lost about what size to go with. I looked at a couple online and i came up with this ...

american racing thurst 2
rear 17x8 4 3/4 inch backing 245/45/17 tires
front 17x7 4 inch backing 215/50/17 tires

has any done the 17" change and if so what worked as a good setup? thanks

 

[iskwezm]

I would put a bigger tire in back, maybe a 255 or 265, why not a 275?????

And the front bigger too, little taller to fill the wheel wells

 

[MHumpy]

Dodgestang who posts on FordMuscle here a lot has compiled a nice listing of tire sizes that will fit on different year Mustangs, plus it's got info on the springs and other things used.
http://www.dodgestang.com/mustang.htm
Just pick the year that you want to look at...it's very nicely done

Good job Dodgestang!!

Mike

 

[mark123]

Wow thats a nice list thanks! What do you guys think about this?
rear 17x9.5 (6 3/8" Backspace 275/40/17
front 17x8 4" backspace 245/45/17

Thanks for the huge help!!!!

 

[htwheelz67]

I'm ruunning that combo on my 67 vert


http://htwheelz.smugmug.com

 

[sbrickell]

On 2006-02-21 22:44, htwheelz67 wrote:
I'm ruunning that combo on my 67 vert


http://htwheelz.smugmug.com

I've checked out your site a couple of times, that is a great looking ride.

 

[protouring1]

On 2006-02-18 15:41, mark123 wrote:
Wow thats a nice list thanks! What do you guys think about this?
rear 17x9.5 (6 3/8" Backspace 275/40/17
front 17x8 4" backspace 245/45/17

Thanks for the huge help!!!!

I am also running 17x8's in the front and 17x9.5's in the rear NO rubbing anywhere ever. You can get a 10 inch wide wheel in the back of the 67 68 stangs without any body mods...well except for rolling the rear fender lips. Everything has to be just right in order for it to work without rubbing if you try to go with the 10s.

 

[iskwezm]

one of the guys on the other forum has a 67' with 17X11's and a 315 tire with no mods to the suspension

 

[protouring1]

On 2006-02-23 18:25, iskwezm wrote:
one of the guys on the other forum has a 67' with 17X11's and a 315 tire with no mods to the suspension

Yes but he did have to narrow the rear end to get it to work.

 

[mikemustang289]

if your gonna go 17 by 8 in the front be sure to get a wheel with 4 3/4 inches of backspace of they will rub. 4 inches of backspace is not enough.

 

[iskwezm]

On 2006-02-23 19:28, EricButler wrote:

On 2006-02-23 18:25, iskwezm wrote:
one of the guys on the other forum has a 67' with 17X11's and a 315 tire with no mods to the suspension

Yes but he did have to narrow the rear end to get it to work.

As far as i know, he didnt narrow it, so he claims.

 

[mark123]

i went with the 9.50 rear and the 7 in the front......275/40/17 rear and the 245/45/17 fronts.....thanks for the helpful info!!!
i will post some pics when i get them on

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: mark123 on 2/25/06 8:07pm ]</font>

 

[fastEd]

7" wheel is a bit narrow for a 245-45 tire. Minimum wheel width recommended by most tire manufacturers is 7.5" for that tire size. You would be better off with 8" wheels if you haven't already ordered them.


cheers
Ed N.

 

[hankdahammer]

would the same wheels and tires work on a 70 mustang, as far as 17-8 in front and 17-9.5 in rear?

 

[ChicoB]

Hey mark123, you have pics of your new rims yet?