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I Just bought a set of 18'' wheels for my 04' Mustang, and when ever I turn my wheel all the way to the left or right I hear a scrapeing sound like it's rubbing against something.... my old wheels were 16'' inches. Are they too big? They are Cobra Mustang Wheels.

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Yup they are too big...
The tires are scraping the wheelwell behind the front wheels.

Turn wheels to the far right and inspect the back of the left tire. It is worn. Now look at the right wheel, you will see the scraping tire on the wheelwell.

Your speedometer is also wrong. You are going FASTER than the speedometer shows.
This is called "bear bait" ...
If your speedometer is showing 35mph , then you are actually travelling 40mph or so...

You have also changed the effect of the drivetrain gear ratios. They are now "higher" ... better fuel economy ... worse muscle power transfer to wheels... and greater stress...
Add airbags...
Hope this helps...






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