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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 12:27 AM
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I believe I posted a photo and model number for cragers that would work.

You should be able to get something like that from Pepboys of all places

I also knew if I looked through my own FTP long enough I would find a picture of a mustang with a rim that I know is available in the lug pattern you need..another set of cragers (and I know this because we ran them on a 66 coupe I6 a few years back when I was younger. The only drawback is I know they come in 14, but don't know about 15.


Old Jun 12, 2007 | 12:48 AM
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Thanks for your help and time dodgestang!
But im looking for something bigger.. what will a 5 lug conversion need and how much will it set me back? Thanks
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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ok so i need something with a 4x4.5 bolt pattern. Will this work:
size: 15x6.5
offset: +35
Bolt pattern: 4x4.5

??
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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OR

16X8
Bolt Pattern:4X4.5
Offset: +15 mm
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 01:02 AM
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Size: 16x7
Bolt Pattern: 4x4.5
Offset: +38 mm

Please let me know which ones fit Im ready to buy
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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16x7 you can run a max back spacing of 4.25 (which also lets you put the largest tire on when compared to lower backspacing numbers, any larger backspacing and you will contact the upper a arm)
16x8 you can run a max backspacing of 4.5 inch (which also lets you put the largest tire on when compared to lower backspacing numbers, any larger backspacing and you will contact the upper a arm)
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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thanks! thats very helpful..

What about the 5 lug conversion?
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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Look I just got done doing this as well, The only way to do this is to get rid of you 4 lug pattern but don't try any conversion kits they don't work worth a dang. Go to a junk yard and take of the rear end of a mustang that has 5 lug take the whole rear end. mine cost a 150 then take a front clip from a 1980-1987 mustang 5.0 and cut it and weld it to yours. The front clip will cost you about 200.00 Then have a shop weld it on for you which is about 450.00. But then it is done the correct way with better braking capabilty, don't forget to upgrade your mastercylinder.
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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that sounds like a lot of work.. and costly too sine you need to spend almost $700 without the wheels..
Wouldnt a custom rim cost almost the same, and avoid welding ?
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Gothands caps there are like Corvette Knockoffs. Looks the same except for angle and no corvette insignia



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