Coilovers on a cobra? Tire sizes, wheel spacers and rim size INFORMATIO PLEASE

[cobradrifter813]

Hello everyone,

I drive a 1999 mustang cobra and i have full suspension but idk what to do as far as wheel spacing or tire sizes.

i have 17 inch fr500s on it

If you have any setups that look awesome please feel free to share your information because it will help others out too.

 

[olgreydog7]

IMO, all the best rims for these cars came from Ford, like the FR500s, and what I run, 00Rs. So basically you call up whoever and they give you a rim that fits. I have no idea what my back spacing is. I'd say get the diameter you want, 18s in my case, and run the widest tire that you can fit. I have 18x9s with 275/35/18s all around.

 

[notchstang92]

I run 03 cobra wheels on mine. OEM Ford in the front and AFS 17x10.5 in the rear. 275-40-17 tires in front and 315/35/17 in the rear. In the rear I run a 3/8 spacer in the rear with no rubbing and no modifications for clearance. If I didn't then the IRS bolt would rub on the tire. I run the Maximum Motorsports coilover kit w/ Bilsteins. Here is a pic of the IRS bolt clearance with the spacer.