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Old 03-10-2010, 07:33 AM
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Since i am doing a big block swap im gonna have 5 lug of course and i have 4 lug rims right now so i have to find new ones. So what i am wondering is does anyone know where i can get rims that look great but aren't expensive as well?
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Old 03-10-2010, 07:59 AM
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Ford kept the same lug pattern on the mustang.You can run rims off a newer mustang just need spacers to make up for the different backspacing.
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:30 AM
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ok thanks for the info. I was thinking about torque thrust 2s or cobra rs just like they have on the foxbodys but idk im trying to find some cheap right now.
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Old 03-10-2010, 02:19 PM
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If you're looking for cheap the Ford stamped steel wheels are an option. Ford made millions of them. You could buy all four for the price of one TT. Later if you find wheels you gotta have you won't be out any real money. Go with 15 inch to expand the tire selection available, and paint them whatever color goes with your car. Add dog dish hubcaps if you need bling.
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Old 03-10-2010, 03:42 PM
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<< 15s were only $135 a piece. The cragars were $41

The chrome 15s are no longer on sale so they are back to $150 a piece. The gunmetal ones are $130.

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Old 03-11-2010, 08:20 AM
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Where are you looking?
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Old 03-11-2010, 04:33 PM
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You need to stay with a classic style wheel .they look better on classic mustang. I have 15" Keystone Klassic wheels on my 65 FSTBK they look Awesome!!!!!!!!!. They had them in jegs for 125.00 each, not a bad price, but not sure if they are the same price now
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Old 03-11-2010, 04:38 PM
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I agree, go with something like Magnum 500, Keystone Klassic, Cragar SS, Torque Thrust etc. Check craigslist or even post a wanted ad on craigs and see if someone happens to have a set that is in decent shape.
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Old 03-11-2010, 08:16 PM
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You can even get the Styled Steel Wheels in a 15". Personialy I would'nt go any larger than a 15 X 7 . Where I work somtes they bring cars in to the salvage yard with the Classic wheels on the cars.
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Old 03-11-2010, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Oxnard Montalvo
If you're looking for cheap the Ford stamped steel wheels are an option. Ford made millions of them. You could buy all four for the price of one TT. Later if you find wheels you gotta have you won't be out any real money. Go with 15 inch to expand the tire selection available, and paint them whatever color goes with your car. Add dog dish hubcaps if you need bling.
i agree. i bougth a set of 4 from another mustang guy. he cleaned them up, repainted them and sold em to me for $100. originally came off a '66 stang he once had
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