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<blockquote data-quote="WhiteLX50" data-source="post: 9677701" data-attributes="member: 14982"><p>94-04 17x8 OEM Mustang wheels are usually ET30 (or +30mm offset). Compared to a 0 offset, the wheel will move in towards the center of the car. 0 offset is definitely not correct for a Mustang, so it's no wonder you have clearance issues. The most you can go is around 17-20mm offset, but that's usually for narrower wheels, like a 16x7. </p><p></p><p>A 17x8 with a 22-30mm offset should work well. </p><p></p><p>A 235/40R17 would be a lower profile than a 255/40R17.</p><p>Example, 235/40R17:</p><p>235 is the width of the tire in mm, sidewall to sidewall (also known as section width)</p><p>40 is the aspect ratio. What this means is the sidewall height is 40% of the width of the tire. </p><p>17 is the wheel diameter, but I'm sure you knew that. </p><p></p><p>Using simple math we can figure out the overall height (diameter) of the tire.</p><p>[(235x.40)x2]/25.4 + 17 = 24.40" diameter</p><p></p><p>25.4 is the conversion from mm to in</p><p>multiply times 2 because you have to account for the sidewall twice in an overall height calculation.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>How low is your car? I'm guessing it's pretty damn low if you're having issues with a 235/40R17. That's a small diameter tire. IMO, too small for a Mustang.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WhiteLX50, post: 9677701, member: 14982"] 94-04 17x8 OEM Mustang wheels are usually ET30 (or +30mm offset). Compared to a 0 offset, the wheel will move in towards the center of the car. 0 offset is definitely not correct for a Mustang, so it's no wonder you have clearance issues. The most you can go is around 17-20mm offset, but that's usually for narrower wheels, like a 16x7. A 17x8 with a 22-30mm offset should work well. A 235/40R17 would be a lower profile than a 255/40R17. Example, 235/40R17: 235 is the width of the tire in mm, sidewall to sidewall (also known as section width) 40 is the aspect ratio. What this means is the sidewall height is 40% of the width of the tire. 17 is the wheel diameter, but I'm sure you knew that. Using simple math we can figure out the overall height (diameter) of the tire. [(235x.40)x2]/25.4 + 17 = 24.40" diameter 25.4 is the conversion from mm to in multiply times 2 because you have to account for the sidewall twice in an overall height calculation. How low is your car? I'm guessing it's pretty damn low if you're having issues with a 235/40R17. That's a small diameter tire. IMO, too small for a Mustang. [/QUOTE]
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