I am building an Mk4 Roadster basic kit using a 1996 mustang donor. the Rolling chassis was completed a few months ago, and driven around the block a bunch of times with my kids and my 97 year old mother. Since then I have mounted the body, doors, hood, trunk and dash. All gauges work.
I'm shopping for new tires now. Factory five included a set of Halibrand 17" rims, 9" for the front, 10.5 in the back. the build manual, and the FF tech guys, say that if you use these wheels with the stock mustang lower control arms, they will rub on the control arms. I've been told that you can use them if you limit the turn radius. Has anyone used these Halibrand rims with the stock mustang LCA's? Is the reduced turning radius a problem? Or should I just go with the stock stock 17 x 8 mustang rims and new tires. I know I could buy new FF tubular LCA's, but they are kind of expensive, and seems to be out of stock.
Any suggestions, experience and insights will be appreciated.
Joel