17x9.5? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

NJ 03Mach1 · 10-28-2008, 08:31 AM

Can we fit 17x9.5 all the way around? I want as wide as possible of a rim underneath her for track only when I pick up my stickies.... I don't want a staggered set (x9'sF/x10.5R) due to rotating them. So I figure, a set of x9.5's on all four corners will work better if they fit..

jmac72187 · 10-28-2008, 02:39 PM

Just get 17x9 all around.

NJ 03Mach1 · 10-28-2008, 02:55 PM

OK, ummm thanks for not answering my question... Why even bother replying if that's all you were gonna say? That was kinda pointless, I know the x9s fit... but I'm asking if x9.5 will fit, obviously for a reason!

Does anyone know?

jmac72187 · 10-28-2008, 03:19 PM

No problem.

I don't think that the 9.5 will fit in the front without rubbing. Even a 17x9 with a 275 will rub but it will only rub when turning with the wheel completely cut.

What size tire do you plan on running? Why do you want that extra .5"?

NJ 03Mach1 · 10-28-2008, 03:35 PM

Partial looks, but mostly function.. I'll most likely go with the x9's but someone I know is selling a set of 17x9.5's cheaper then I can get the x9's for...

swoop1156 · 10-28-2008, 05:37 PM

I don't exactly know your answer, but the Cobra R from 2000 ran the 9.5's all around with no issues, but it was also a "different" car, too. Could research that and see what the offset's and backspacing's are compared to our wheels.

NJ 03Mach1 · 10-30-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by swoop1156

I don't exactly know your answer, but the Cobra R from 2000 ran the 9.5's all around with no issues, but it was also a "different" car, too. Could research that and see what the offset's and backspacing's are compared to our wheels.

Well, I've got the IRS like the R did and I'll have a bit stiffer spring. Thanks for that info I hadn't thought of that.. So, I maybe able to do it... The research continues... Thanks!

CY-Mach1 · 10-31-2008, 09:23 AM

I expect backspacing is important as you go this wide on the front. I saw a 01 cobra with 9.5" ARE TT2 wheels on the front. They did stick out some.

10-28-2008, 08:31 AM	#1
NJ 03Mach1 IRS Conversion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Union Beach, NJ Posts: 1,058	17x9.5? Can we fit 17x9.5 all the way around? I want as wide as possible of a rim underneath her for track only when I pick up my stickies.... I don't want a staggered set (x9'sF/x10.5R) due to rotating them. So I figure, a set of x9.5's on all four corners will work better if they fit.. __________________ Sold, but not forgotten... PHA #281 Mods: Anything ESP legal from Maximum Motorsports Hill Climb Videos Become a Hillclimber! MM&FF Feature Top of the Rock!

10-28-2008, 02:39 PM	#2
jmac72187 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 470	Re: 17x9.5? Just get 17x9 all around. __________________ SmokingStangs.com! Come check it out! 2007 PRHT Mazda Miata GT

10-28-2008, 02:55 PM	#3
NJ 03Mach1 IRS Conversion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Union Beach, NJ Posts: 1,058	Re: 17x9.5? OK, ummm thanks for not answering my question... Why even bother replying if that's all you were gonna say? That was kinda pointless, I know the x9s fit... but I'm asking if x9.5 will fit, obviously for a reason! Does anyone know? __________________ Sold, but not forgotten... PHA #281 Mods: Anything ESP legal from Maximum Motorsports Hill Climb Videos Become a Hillclimber! MM&FF Feature Top of the Rock!

10-28-2008, 03:19 PM	#4
jmac72187 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 470	Re: 17x9.5? No problem. I don't think that the 9.5 will fit in the front without rubbing. Even a 17x9 with a 275 will rub but it will only rub when turning with the wheel completely cut. What size tire do you plan on running? Why do you want that extra .5"? __________________ SmokingStangs.com! Come check it out! 2007 PRHT Mazda Miata GT

10-28-2008, 03:35 PM	#5
NJ 03Mach1 IRS Conversion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Union Beach, NJ Posts: 1,058	Re: 17x9.5? Partial looks, but mostly function.. I'll most likely go with the x9's but someone I know is selling a set of 17x9.5's cheaper then I can get the x9's for... __________________ Sold, but not forgotten... PHA #281 Mods: Anything ESP legal from Maximum Motorsports Hill Climb Videos Become a Hillclimber! MM&FF Feature Top of the Rock!

10-28-2008, 05:37 PM	#6
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10-31-2008, 09:23 AM	#8
CY-Mach1 Driving Mach 1 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Alabama Posts: 311	Re: 17x9.5? I expect backspacing is important as you go this wide on the front. I saw a 01 cobra with 9.5" ARE TT2 wheels on the front. They did stick out some. __________________ John Mar 04 SAE: 277rwhp/299rwtq w/ flows welded in 13.361 @ 104.73 Oct 04 SAE: 287rwhp/307rwtq w/ weld-in flows, K&N, and Predator Feb 05 SAE: 306rwhp/328rwtq w/ catted x, weld-in flows, K&N, and RWTD Tune

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