Saleen wheels on 96 Supreme?

[white96supreme]

My buddy sold his 05 mustang gt and has a set of 18x9 Saleen wheels that he is giving me a great deal on. They are stripped and plastidipped. My question is if anyone has tried this combo on a first gen W and if there was any fitment issues. The measurements are as follows: 18x9, backspacing: 6.18", offset: 30mm. As for tires, 235's or 245's? Thoughts?

[Andrew]

IIRC 18x9 will rub a bit.

[Cutlass350]

I tried my 245/45/17 Mustang wheels on my 2000 Intrigue. The offset is all wrong. The rim/tire is too far out. And, that's with the (slightly) deeper Cobra rims.

[white4d96]

A lot of 2G/3G guys run the Saleen-style wheels and like them. The offset gives those cars the hellaflush look. Considering the 1G's had lower offset wheels from the getgo, I'd imagine they would be sunk in more than the later cars. Whether they rub would have to be determined by you though.

 

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Edited September 30, 2012 by white4d96

[white96supreme]

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm gonna do some more research and hopefully check fitment in the next week or so. He also has a set of fr500's and I wonder what those would look like on the ol' girl.

[white4d96]

Honestly, if he doesn't mind, you're not going to hurt anything just bolting one on and turning the wheel back and forth to make sure you have clearance. You sure as shit better take pics though!

[l67ss]

i hav 350z wheels on my 97 monte with no problems and its really been lowered

[l67ss]

17x8