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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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17x8

0mm offset

5x4.5" lug pattern


On the product listing he says "older Mustangs" but I didn't think knew what he was talking about. Our stock offset is 45mm but I know you can use 94-04 rims on these Mustangs, they'll just stick out further.

So will these fit okay?

Thanks!
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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Anyone? It's against my policy to bump threads so soon but I need to order tonight if I'm going to.
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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45mm is insane offset to just lopp off. That adds 7% to the width of the car. It's also very damaging to your suspention, don't do it.
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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Go here and compare that rim to a stock 17x8 and see what you think.

http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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No. They will wack the geometry of your suspension. Get the right offset for you car.
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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i wouldnt do it
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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Default RE: Getting ready to order rims

What wheels are you looking at? Why 17x8? You already have 17x8's. Doesn't seem like much of an upgrade.
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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Hey guys,

Thanks for the info. I am looking at Cragars.

Old Feb 10, 2008 | 12:19 AM
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craigers are retro but I dont think they will fit right
maybe get some mach 1 style wheels they will look good with that shaker
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 01:20 AM
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Just ordered.

It'll turn out fine.



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