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Post By mrmustang
03-22-2023, 12:32 PM
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Wheels & Tires - MKII
What's the largest wheel & tire combo for this car? The rear axle I'm told is from a 2004 Mustang, if that matters. I'm wanting to fill up the wheel wells as much as possible, without rubbing issues of course. I'd prefer 17" if possible, as I like the look of low profile tires generally.
And who are the best wheel suppliers?
TIA!
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03-22-2023, 01:15 PM
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What's the largest wheel & tire combo for this car? The rear axle I'm told is from a 2004 Mustang, if that matters. I'm wanting to fill up the wheel wells as much as possible, without rubbing issues of course. I'd prefer 17" if possible, as I like the look of low profile tires generally.
And who are the best wheel suppliers?
TIA!
Mike
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What is your FFR chassis number (last four of VIN), also, does your car have rear coilover shocks, stock Ford rear coils and shocks, or perhaps an early 3 link rear? Each has it's own particular set up limitations, which is why I'm asking.
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03-22-2023, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmustang
What is your FFR chassis number (last four of VIN), also, does your car have rear coilover shocks, stock Ford rear coils and shocks, or perhaps an early 3 link rear? Each has it's own particular set up limitations, which is why I'm asking.
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The entire VIN is FFR3315K. New to Fords, but I'm assuming this is the stock setup.
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03-22-2023, 06:50 PM
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After looking through a few pics online of other MKIIs, it looks like coilovers are a bolt-on? I should have added in the original post that I'm not opposed to making changes to fit 315/17s in the rear. I am a fairly decent welder if that's what it requires.
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03-22-2023, 07:13 PM
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The entire VIN is FFR3315K. New to Fords, but I'm assuming this is the stock setup.
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Given you have the stock donor 4 link, you are going to be limited to 245/45/17 on a 17x8 rim in the front, and a 17x9 rim in the rear (stock late model, 1987-1993 mustang offset)
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After looking through a few pics online of other MKIIs, it looks like coilovers are a bolt-on? I should have added in the original post that I'm not opposed to making changes to fit 315/17s in the rear. I am a fairly decent welder if that's what it requires.
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You are going to need to cut off the rear coil spring (towers) mounts flush with the upper frame, you will then need a SN95 rear (slightly wider than a 79-93 fox rear end), at that point, you are best to spend a little extra money and get the FFR 3 link retrofit kit. You can then add the 17x10.5 rims (94-2004 offsets) in the rear in order to fit the 315/35/17 tires, yet you still might have some clearance issues, again, depending on which rear axle/housing setup you have.
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03-23-2023, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by mrmustang
Given you have the stock donor 4 link, you are going to be limited to 245/45/17 on a 17x8 rim in the front, and a 17x9 rim in the rear (stock late model, 1987-1993 mustang offset)
You are going to need to cut off the rear coil spring (towers) mounts flush with the upper frame, you will then need a SN95 rear (slightly wider than a 79-93 fox rear end), at that point, you are best to spend a little extra money and get the FFR 3 link retrofit kit. You can then add the 17x10.5 rims (94-2004 offsets) in the rear in order to fit the 315/35/17 tires, yet you still might have some clearance issues, again, depending on which rear axle/housing setup you have.
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If I'm going to swap out the rear anyway, are there any affordable IRS options? Or is that an entirely different price range, with shocks, brakes, etc.
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03-23-2023, 10:16 AM
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If I'm going to swap out the rear anyway, are there any affordable IRS options? Or is that an entirely different price range, with shocks, brakes, etc.
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There is nothing "bolt in" for an IRS option, the only bolt in option is the 3 link retrofit, which will give you the most intuitive handling without spending $6,500-$7,500 having someone like Mike Everson (Massachusetts) retrofit the IRS to your earlier chassis.
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03-23-2023, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by mrmustang
There is nothing "bolt in" for an IRS option, the only bolt in option is the 3 link retrofit, which will give you the most intuitive handling without spending $6,500-$7,500 having someone like Mike Everson (Massachusetts) retrofit the IRS to your earlier chassis.
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Cool, thanks. Are there any particular SN95 rears that are preferred? In terms of gear ratios, limited slip, etc?
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03-23-2023, 11:47 AM
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Cool, thanks. Are there any particular SN95 rears that are preferred? In terms of gear ratios, limited slip, etc?
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All personal preference, depending on your particular wants and needs.
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03-23-2023, 11:54 AM
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All personal preference, depending on your particular wants and needs.
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I found a few rear ends locally at salvage yards from 2000-2002 GTs. 3.27 gear ratio. Think I'll go that direction.
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