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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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I wouldn't put them on either!! Just showing him that there are options, ugly or not out there!!They are pretty homely tho!!!!!I should have looked twice, I had a few beers and that makes things look a little bit better if you know what I mean!!!!
Yeah, it's called coyote ugly. You would rather chew off your arm than to wake her up?
Old Jun 10, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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Default RE: Wheels!! PLEASE HELP!!

fox mustang wheel like the ones on my vert fit the might need a one inch spacer though? i got the set on my vert for 500$ with tires they are 17's
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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I have found the adapters on ebay too.. they cost like 140 for all four.. however will that solve my problem? Just get the adapter and some 17" american racing torqs? No rubbing or spacing issues??

thanks you guys
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 12:36 AM
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I have found the adapters on ebay too.. they cost like 140 for all four.. however will that solve my problem? Just get the adapter and some 17" american racing torqs? No rubbing or spacing issues??

thanks you guys
No that will not solve your problem. Your car will still have 4 lugs and ALL the adaptors suitable for use on a mustang I have ever seen are specifically for bolting 5 lug wheels on a 5 lug hub but with 'space' in the middle

You should upgrade your car to a 5 lug setup, this will also give you the benefit of better braking.

If you think this is 'too expensive' or 'too hard' your next recourse would be to call one of those companies that MAKES the adaptors (not just sells them) and ask them if they will make you a custom set to add 5 lug wheels to a 4 lug car.

Crager also makes a nice little wheel that is 4 lug. Its style is a little 'dated' but hey....its a mag wheel.



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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 12:38 AM
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I have Torque Thrust II 17x8 with 245/45 tires with no spacer plate and a 4.5" backspace on my 5 lug car. They are bordering on too wide, as a matter of fact I am going to have to roll the fenders some more or buy new tires. So I would guess that with a spacer you would have problems with this setup. Even if you dropped to 215-225 width I think the spacer would be too much on 8" wheels.

If you like the look of the styled steel wheels and they are available in 4 lug I would go that way. Personally I love that look and if I had kept the I6 in my car I would have done exactly that. It's cheaper, period correct, and stylish.
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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im confused.. the seller says they are a 4 lug-to5lug conversion and they will work
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 12:41 AM
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available in 4 lug????? Please tell me where?? Im ready to buy them now
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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Ask him what year 4 lug mustang and maybe supply a link for the ebay search challenged.
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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Why not just get rims made for a Fox Body? They're all 4 lug. You can get 4 lug Cobras like rmodel's, Pony Rims, or some ugly terbines

Check out this link too.
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 12:52 AM
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will any of the 4 lug wheels on the american muscle website work ? Can I go with 17s? Any modification issues?

sorry about all the questions



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