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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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Do i have to mod something to fit 18x9 in the fronts and 18x10 in the rear on my 69 mustang coupe? i know i'll need spacer and longer studs but what size. oh and whats a good offset for the fronts 24mm or 30mm and the rears 22mm or 45mm? Will i also have to roll fenders? Sorry for attacking you guys with questions. Thanks in advance.
Old Aug 18, 2010 | 12:50 AM
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any takers?
Old Aug 18, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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I think both will be challenges and fender rolling is probably required.
Free bump.
Old Aug 18, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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I'll post a pic of my 67 as reference to your question.


I used a set of 98 GT rims on mine. 17x9 with 245 rubber.
I purchased a set of spacers from ebay. 1.25" and new studs that were 3/4" longer than stock.
All the suspension is brand new including springs. There is approximately 1" of clearance from the top of the tires to the fenders in the front, about 1.5" in the back.
Old Aug 18, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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Dodgestang has a wheel chart. I think it goes to 69. Try a google search.
Old Aug 18, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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Only a few 18's done

http://www.dodgestang.com/Tire%20Fit...de%2069-70.pdf
Old Aug 18, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Smokeybear31
I'll post a pic of my 67 as reference to your question.

I used a set of 98 GT rims on mine. 17x9 with 245 rubber.
I purchased a set of spacers from ebay. 1.25" and new studs that were 3/4" longer than stock.
All the suspension is brand new including springs. There is approximately 1" of clearance from the top of the tires to the fenders in the front, about 1.5" in the back.
nice Thx for the info...any rubbing? The springs you have are they stock size springs?
Old Aug 18, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by nba1341
Uhm if im reading it correctly it says i need no mods to fit a 18x9 wheel front and back....Somebody correct me if im wrong?
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Dro21
nice Thx for the info...any rubbing? The springs you have are they stock size springs?
nope, no rubbing and the all the suspension parts including springs were stock replacements.
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Smokeybear31
nope, no rubbing and the all the suspension parts including springs were stock replacements.
thx on the info
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