808muscle

Found some used bullit wheels to mount my DRs on but am wondering if you can tell the difference. Guy claims they are from an 05 but I was wondering if I can visually verify?

Blue GT Mustang

I believe the wheel offset is different between the two. I remember reading somewhere that if you use the 04's on an '05 and up you will need wheel spacers so they can clear the calipers.

Norm Peterson

The offset is different, but since the '04 offset is less than the '05, it'll put the tire and wheel out closer to the sheetmetal. Caliper clearance issues can be due to other dimensions or spoke shape that could be different.

Generally, the '04 wheels should have enough smaller backspacing than the '05-up to notice (the '04 backspace will be an inch less on the same width wheel). Certainly if you have an '05 to compare against, side by side.

808muscle

So an 04 stock bullitt wheel should fit, but might stick out some?


edit: search button gave me my answer. Gonna buy the wheels. $100 for two wheels is too good a price to pass up. Now I just need to order my tires......12's here I come! LOL

thewarmachine

There is a difference in the spokes also.

American Muscle bullitts have nicer looking spokes than the stock 05 bullitts. The stock 05 ones are more flat or roundish, whereas the aftermarket bullitts (or 04 model) have sharper edges on the spokes.