anyone have 275/40/17's 67-68 coupe

[onegreedy67]

did you have to do any modifications, also what size wheels are you running?

i have 17x9.5 rear wheels and 17x8 front

thanks

[MustangChuck]

I have 275/45/17s on my '69. All I needed was a 1" wheel adapter hub to clear the front control arms and space it enough in the back to clear the leaf spring. I am using '97 GT 17" rims.

MustangChuck

[htwheelz67]

I have that combo on my 67 vert

http://htwheelz.smugmug.com

[blu67]

Sweeeeeet!
What's the backspace on those wheels, ralph?

[KRPerf]

We built a '67 Fastback the we installed an IRS from a '03 cobra. On that car, we had no problems with running the stock '03 cobra wheels and tires. The wheels are 17x9 and the tires were 275/45s. The backspacing on those wheels is 6.12" and Ford's late model 17x8, as found on later GT's, have a 5.72" backspacing.

[onegreedy67]

ok but what about a stock 67 axle with 9.5/17's with a 5.75 bs, from my measurments i will rub slightly on the outer fender well, under a bump or hard turns, \

i just installing the rim and measuring 4.3 inches(which is what tire rack says the side wall measures)straight up i have about 1/2 an inch clearance, i can easily roll the fenders, however the inner fender has this bump thing that might also get in the way,

[onegreedy67]

anyone

[Fast68back]

did you check dodgestangs tire and wheel chart?

[PMay]

Over on www.mustangsteve.com, I am currently discussing and posting pictures of a mockup on the rear of my 67/68 with standard width rear axle. I am on Day Three of tire fitmant mockups and this is the latest attempt.

http://boss302.smugmug.com/photos/244568118-M.jpg

Here's what I am working with:
17x10.5 FR500 rim with 6.8" backspace, stock 9" with disk brakes, mid-eye leafs and 1" lowering block, and as many different tire sizes as I can get.

You can read my long postings and pictures with measurements.

Bottomline: cut the fender lip off. Period. Off. Gone. Bye-bye. THen a lot of choices become do-able.
Paul
@ mustangsteve, I am PaulinDallas

[htwheelz67]

mine are 6 3/8 BS but I added a 5 /16 spacer and they are perfect, my lips are rolled as well.

[dodgestang]

Originally Posted by fast68back

did you check dodgestangs tire and wheel chart?

I do seem to recall one or two entries for a 17x9.5 on the rear of a 67-68 and 69-70 mustang (same size wheel wells).

[Fast68back]

Paul, do you have a side of the car with those wheels? I was considering those wheels. My wheel well lips were cut and rolled flat and smoothed, they did an amazing job on them. I was worried that they would rub about 4" up from the top center of the opening. There is also a spot on the front inside near the leaf spring that protrudes out that you have to look out for.



Here is a shot of mine before paint

[ken_schall]

Nice "up the skirt" shot!

[Fast68back]

I found the pictures on the MustangSteve forum





I like the look, the only downside is the the cost of narrowing the wheels. The prices of the rims are very affordable, but then you tack on the 150-175 price per wheel to narrow them, your almost at the point where you should buy a set the width you need.

[onegreedy67]

just wondering what type of suspension your running, i have global west 5 leaf springs with poly bushings and kyb shocks, wondering if your sitting lower than me