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Jan 2, 2006 | 09:23 PM

customstang

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Mustang Tire/Wheel Question

I've got a 2000 V6 and I want to put 17x9 Bullitt wheels and 265 tires front and back. Will they fit up front without rubbing? Is a 265 big enough for a 9" wide wheel?

Jan 2, 2006 | 10:00 PM

blownstang

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You could go up to 275. If it doesn't rub on the V8's then it shouldn't rub on a V6.

Jan 3, 2006 | 03:37 AM

Lances03SVT

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265's are fine but 275/40/17's would be better.

Jan 3, 2006 | 08:10 PM

customstang

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blownstang

You could go up to 275. If it doesn't rub on the V8's then it shouldn't rub on a V6.

But the suspension is different and maybe other things on a V6 and V8 so you can't compare apples and oranges. I need to know if 17x9's w/ 275/40/17's will fit a V6

Jan 3, 2006 | 08:16 PM

MattJ

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v6 and v8 suspention are the same besides the 7.5 to 8.8 rear end difference between the two.

Jan 8, 2006 | 07:44 PM

loosenut

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ok i have a similar question, im wanting 18x9 w/265/35/18 on the front will that fit and turn ok? i do have a GT,if it makes a diff.

P.S.-sorry to thread hijack

Jan 8, 2006 | 07:45 PM

Lances03SVT

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Quote:

Originally Posted by loosenut

ok i have a similar question, im wanting 18x9 w/265/35/18 on the front will that fit and turn ok? i do have a GT,if it makes a diff.

P.S.-sorry to thread hijack

Yes that is what I have on mine.

Jan 9, 2006 | 06:55 PM

Mitchs98v6

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hey i have a 98 v6 and have 17x9 in. tires will they rub the fender if i get lowering springs and lower it about an inch

Jan 9, 2006 | 07:35 PM

tennstang

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Quote:

Originally Posted by customstang

I've got a 2000 V6 and I want to put 17x9 Bullitt wheels and 265 tires front and back. Will they fit up front without rubbing? Is a 265 big enough for a 9" wide wheel?

I've got a 02 V6 and 275/40/17's. Also have the Eibach Pro kit .. lowering it ~1.25" or so... no issues what so ever. You should be fine.