mustang wheels??

[alphagtp]

How do you like them?? I'm thinking black with chrome lip for my car?

 

[EviLette]

..........

 

Sorry, man. Love your car... but

 

That would be just wrong in so many ways. But if you think it would look cool, and it will work... meh. To each their own.

[Venom]

Yeah, I dont think they will look good on a red car.

[digitaloutsider]

Those would look pretty nice on a black car, but I really don't care for them with the red.

[ZacksZ34]

those would look pretty good im suprised that there stang rims but there cool i wonder how they would look on a z34 lumina

[intern8tion9l]

meh, they don't bother me

[Euro]

please no

[alphagtp]

I was just thinking on them as a "track" set of wheels since I could get a 17x8 for cheap. I honestly don't think that they look that bad. Don't worry I'm still looking for the real ones

[jeremy]

I have been looking for a cheap set of Bullitts for my GTP....

[mfewtrail]

I can take a picture of bullitts on my red or black car for what it's worth. I LIKE the way they look. The ones I have access to are chrome ones though(17'')...

[ZacksZ34]

heres what mine would like with em on it

[intern8tion9l]

heres what mine would look like with em on it

[1tinindian]

I like the looks of them.

Are the factory Ford wheels a direct bolt on to the 1st gen w-bodies, or are you getting GM specific FWD wheels with the proper off set/ backspacing?

 

I would get some for mine, as I like them that much!

 

Leon

[jeremy]

I like the looks of them.

Are the factory Ford wheels a direct bolt on to the 1st gen w-bodies, or are you getting GM specific FWD wheels with the proper off set/ backspacing?

 

I would get some for mine, as I like them that much!

 

Leon

 

mustang takeoffs

[mrl390]

I know this is way late but I put bullitts on my red car. I like them but to his their own.

5/16" spacer, longer studs, a little grinding on the front caliper bracket.

[Night Fury]

WOW that looks sharp!!

[Breakdown]

There are piles of people putting them on the Gen2 GP's they don't seem to be a good direct fit on Gen 1 or 2 W's, but can be made to work well enough.

[Cutlass350]

You have to be careful with the offset with Stang rims.  For my Intrigue, the rims are out noticeable further. But, still "acceptable".

 

I like most of the 5-lug Stang wheels.  But, then again, I'm biased.   When I had to decide to get a newer performance car, I broke from my GM in the blood heritage, and went with an '86 Stang instead of a Firebird or Camero.  10+ years later, I'm still proud of that decision.  I'm done a lot of suspension mods to my Stang.  I know a lot about the Stang rims.

 

Basically, you have the 94-04 ("sn95") Stang wheels that have similar offsets.  There are a few rims that have a deeper offset.  They were made initially for some specific year Cobras (like the 98 Cobra or '95 Cobra R).  But, because of the wheels deeper offset, they became a very popular rim for the 84-93 ("Fox") Stangs that have the 5-lug upgrade. So, those rims and special offset went from an "odd ball" wheel, to mainstream.

 

Then, there are the '05+ ("S197") Stang rims.  They have a deeper offset for the newer Stangs.  They would also be a good choice for a W-body.

 

A few (very few) aftermarket companies offer the 94-04 style rims with a deeper offset.  Again, their main target if for the pre-94 Stangs that have the 5-lug upgrade.  So, you may be able to find a "Bullitt Style" rim with a deeper than stock offset.  Also, Ford (FRPP - Ford Racing Performance Parts) sold some FRPP rims with deeper than stock offset to target mostly the pre-94 Stangs.

 

So... it's important that people check if someone is comparing an stock 94-04 Stang wheel, verses an 05+ Stang wheel, verses a 94-04 or 04+ Stang wheel that has a deeper than stock offset to appeal to the significant pre-94 Stang market with a 5-lug upgrade.

 

Plus, the relative offset amount will change a little as you go between wheel widths.  That's to allow the wider tires to clear stock interference problems like shocks/fenders/etc.

 

Got all of that? :-)

 

FYI:

Picture: http://www.fordracingparts.com/images/part/full/M1007R58.jpg

M-1007-R58

* Fits 1994-04

* 5-lug, 4.5" bolt circle

* 5.98" backspacing

* 24mm offset

* 17" x 9" wide

* Includes center cap

* Same wheel used on 1995 SVT Mustang Cobra “Râ€Â

 

 

M-1007-M179

* Fits 1979-93 Mustang with M-2300-K brake kit, front use M-1007-R58

* 17" x 9" wide

* 5-lug, 4.50†bolt circle

* Same as M-1007-R58 except 6.42†backspacing

* 36mm offset

* Includes center cap M-1096-M

 

 

Here is a company that sells aftermarket (NON FORD OEM) rims that has rims in Stang style rims in various offsets:

http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com/specials/saleen.shtml

I haven't heard anything bad about them. I buy only original Ford/FRPP rims. But, I've been lucky in being able to grab some rims that have been in limited production over the years (like the 17x9 M179 rims with more offset).

[Cutlass350]

BTW: Just so people know that I'm not pulling stuff from my rear , here's my Stang:

http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/misc/Mustang1986_with_Mach1_springs/

 

Note, the "awesome" fit and finish of the hood and fender. <rolleyes> Yea, that's 100% from the factory. Neither the hood or fender have never been off the car.

 

The car originally came with 4-lug rims and POS death-trap 10" brakes. The GT Stangs went to the "better" 11" brakes in '87. But, they also went to the single headlight and "aero" look. In '94, finally, a much needed major overhaul of the Stang braking system. Now, my car has ABS and the 94-99 Cobra brakes -13" rotors and the Cobra calipers (equiv to the C4 calipers).

 

Note: Those pictures do not have my M179 wheels with 275/40/17 tires on the back.