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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 12:29 AM
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Will wheels that fit on a 1994 to 2004 mustang fit on a 2005 mustang. I guess what i am asking is the lug pattern the same any input will be greatly appreciated.
Old Dec 1, 2005 | 01:27 AM
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I *heard* bolt circle not the problem, its backspacing related clearance...I think new one has huge backspace (85mm?) so old wheels would stick out to far on a new car, where spacers(yuck) would be needed for new wheels to clear old pre-05 brakes/control arms, etc...
Old Dec 1, 2005 | 01:34 PM
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1994 to '04 = 5-lug, 4.50" bolt circle and 5.98" backspacing
2005 to '06 = 5-lug, 4.50" bolt circle and 6.295" backspacing

For more info go here...
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/wheelpit.asp


Old Dec 1, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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my winter rims from my '03 GT don't clear the brakes on my '06 GT.




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