17" mag wheel style suggestion - Ford Forums

turbotrana · 11-22-2003, 04:31

I want to put 17 x 8 or even 17 x 9 wheels that suit a to ED Falcoon Fairmont. Any suggestions for wheel style. I was thinking to put some EB GT rims on but dont know if they fit without wheel guards. I also want to know if 255/40/17 will fit on the rear and 245/40/17 on the fronts. Tyre suggestion would be good. I also need to lower it. Any ideas on lowering kits. I was going to use Whiteline or Lovells with some Konis

TIKFD6 · 11-22-2003, 19:34

EB GT will fit, but check with your insurance company.
Most companies dont like them, because they are 8.5" wide.
If you can find a set, you will pay a fair bit for them.
Why do you want to go so wide?
What sort of power are you putting out, or is it just for the look?

bowsaw · 11-22-2003, 19:54

I have Antera type 309s, 17/ 8.5. Were on there when I bought the car (EF11 Fairmont Ghia). Very nice looking rim, have 255/40 on back and 235/40 on front( also on there when I bought it). I am going back to 235s all round because i cannot rotate tyres. Very expensive Dunlop Formulas 901s on it, nearly 500 each. Needless to say i wont be buying them when i replace. 240 maybe a bit wide for the front, more drag on the steering, and maybe hit the gaurds when you lower it.

turbotrana · 11-24-2003, 02:47

Thanks for that, At least now I know 255s will fit on rear. This is a 550whp turbo six EA in the making. The bigger the rears the better. The look is important to a degree but also I want a rim which is common in case I need to replace one in years to come. In alot of cases if you bung an odd style rim from 5 years ago, you might as well buy a new set cause you wont find a replacement.