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I have a 1990 5.0 that I am starting to modify and need some information on how to get 18" rims to fit under my mustang. I cant stand it when I see people destroy hundreds of dollars of tires due to rubbing. I want to make suspension upgrades to lower the car but dont know how low I can go without rubbing. Also some info on the 5 lug conversion process.
wow u got alot planned for this car huh??? well let's c the only real way to get 18's to fit is basiclly start with saleen rims.. for those u need the 5 lug conversion.. to do that u need almost the whole entire rear end of a sn95 body.. jsut about the same with the front... then u need springs.. i'm not too familar with the foxbody and rubbing issues, when it coems to tires.. i know that i haven't seen too many people put 18's on a fox...if u can i'm pretty sure they arn't going to be very fat... well good luck..
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i can't really help w/the modification to 18's, but if your really into racing, i would just stick to the good ole 17x9's. unless your making an all out drag car. let me know how mod work out!!
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Thanks for the info. Now that I know that putting 18s on would be more work than what its worth, I think I will stick to the 17". Wich brings up another question, what is a good rim width and tire size combo? Someone mentioned 17x9, is that the front and back? Will I still have to eliminate the quad shocks in the back?
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