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I'm kicking around dropping some 17" rims on my 74 Satellite. Cost is the big drawback.
I have seen plenty of sets of the "Bullet" Style mustang rims that can be had cheap. These are the ones that kinda look like a Crager SS rim.
I know people use Mustang rims on their mopars but I am not into the late model Mustang stuff.
Are there specific years to get/not get? i.e. TPS Switch, offset, late model bolt patterns or problems?
Other inexpensive rims that work that aren't mustangs are an option too.
what vehicle is this for?
pre-05's have 5.72" BS, '05-up are more like 6.35". to get them to sit right on the vehicle, you'll need some .75"-1" bolt-on billet adapters, newer, something more like 1.25"-1.5".
for the pre-05 wheels, if it's an A body, using a B body rear should get you where you want the tires to sit without a spacer, but you'll need to open up the center register ~.070. if it's a pre-70B or an F/M/J, an E body rear should get you the same thing (no spacers on rear). E body, a C body rear or '71-up B rear...
I run ~'02 mustang bullitts on my 5th ave with 3/4" thick bolt on adapters and 255/50R17 tires.
I bought my rims new for $480 shipped, actual FMS rims, made in the USA (vs. cheap aftermarket rims made in taiwan or china), and spent another $190 for the billet bolt on adapters. the only way I know of to get rid of the spacers on the front is to run AndyF's or Dr. Diff's big brake kit, IIRC they custom make the hubs to accomodate the mustang wheel's greater offset.
Last edited by patrick; 04/16/10 07:22 AM.
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