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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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heres the link for the adaptor:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-LUG...spagenameZWDVW
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 01:08 AM
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I believe the issue you will run into is that late model 4 lug botl spacing is different than it was on the 65/6 mustang 4 lug.
http://wheeltool.com/info/4bolt.html

Everything on line points to Fox bodies and other late models having 4.25 bolt spacing.
The 'vintage years' are missing from the chart, but since I don't see every 6 cylinder on the road with late model aftermarket 4 lugs wheels I suspect the bolt spacing is different, however I actually don't know and have not been able to confirm one way or the other...google has let me down.
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 01:12 AM
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ok so if i was going to convert to a 5 lug system.. what would i need?and how much would it cost me?
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 07:54 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
I'm sorry, I figured that since Ford uses the same 5lug bolt pattern on all of their cars from classic to now it would be the same deal with 4lugs. I don't actually know if they'll fit I guess. Go out and measure you're bolt pattern. If it's the same then they'll fit (might need some spacers), if it's not then there's no way.
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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Hi there, I'm completely new to the forums but I too need amin need of some serious help. I have just purchased 225/55/ZR16 tires on my mustang mounted on torque thrust 16X7 wheels all around . My front tires are hitting the very front bottom most part of the fender when I turn the car left or right. What size front tires do you guys have on your cars. I'm hoping that 205/55/ZR16 when give me the clearance I need but when I asked the local dealer they said I just have to buy them and try them, but if I buy them and mount them I can't return them, does anyone haveany suggestions?????
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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I forgot to mention above that my car is a 1966 mustang coupe 289. Thanks everyone. Sorry to be the new guy.
Old Jun 11, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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thank for all the help guys but im still struggling for help...

will later model 4 lug wheels? what modifications are necessary? Thanks
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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I knew if I looked long enough I would find data to support that they are different bolt patterns (65 Ford 4 lug and fox body 4 lug). Feel free to verify independantly

http://www.roddingroundtable.com/tec...tpat.html#4lug

Old Jun 12, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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dodgestang,
you are the man when it comes to finding getting the details!!!
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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no doubt.. thanks for the info!

But im still desperate for some wheels... nobody here knows where to get some good looking wheels for a 4 lug 65?
Im sure someone out there makes them.. I've been searching for a week now



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