Thunderace
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- '06 XLT 2WD 4.6
So i picked up a set of 2003 mustang gt bullit rim's, 17x8, 30mm offset, 5.72" backspacing. Mounted 275/55-17 general hts tire's on. These tire's are the same height as stock (235/70-16) just wider. So what i ended up with is exactly 3/4" between front inside tire and upper control arm/ball joint, (stock was 1 1/4"). The tire/rim combo looks good but they seem to stick out on the rear. I know the stock backspacing is 6" so i"m out a 1/4" more, but the tires are wider (11" vs. 9")so they are actually in closer.(hope all that made sence). My other choice would be to use 2005+ 17x8 bullit rims witch have a backspacing of 6.295", that would be would be .575"(about 5/8") more, with the same tire's that would bring the upper control arm/ball joint tire clearence down to about 1/8". I'm thinking thats a little to close, any thoughts? jon04ctvs have your tire's rubbed yet? do you think your as close as 1/8 "? Thanks