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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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I am hoping to buy 2 of them to test fit on my 67 mustang. I know I will need spacers for the front an probably the rear too since the backspacing is about 5.8". They are 16x7.5. I noticed that they were for Toyota Supras, but I heard that the Supra had the same bolt pattern as the mustang. Is this true?
Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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You can look up the bolt pattern as it needs to be 5x4.5" or 114.3mm. The off-set is going to be the killer here. I don't see you getting them on without MAJOR spacers (like 1.5" probably).

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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Yeah I was thinking 1 1/2 or 1 1/4 spacers on the front and 1 inch on the rear to make it look right.


EDIT: Just checked it out and 87 Supras run 5x114.3 bolt pattern. Which means these will work out.
Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Here is the info on the rims.

Size: 16x7.5
Offset: 40 mm
Backspacing: 5.82"
Bolt Pattern 5x114.3(it says 5x114 on TireRack)
Weight: 20lbs
Old Dec 15, 2009 | 12:32 AM
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I could actually run a 1 1/4" spacer on the front and have it work. All I need is the backspacing to be around 4.5", with the 1 1/4 it would be around 4.6" which should work.
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You need to consider a couple things going that wide on spacers up front. The first is just a security standpoint, as I think this is too far to be safe, IMO. The second is scurb radius and what happens when you push the front wheels out soo far. Depending on the size/width of the tire, you can run the outside edges into the fender liner as the car was not meant to run such a wide tire. I am not saying you WILL rub, but need to do some research on scrub radius and confirm fitment. Your car was meant to have a nearly 0mm off-set.

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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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I used to know what would hit. Back when I had 4 lugs I had 16x7s with 4.9" backspacing and a 1" spacer/adapter all around so the backspacing became 3.9". I ran 205/50R16s and they would hit when turning, but that was about it. I have brand new 1" drop coils on the front so it shouldn't do it.
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