Black Jade 43 Report post Posted January 18, 2011 Anybod running these wheels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 Show a pic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 What size? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordrevhead 29 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 these? http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/upload2/5003268-ARMagnum500.jpg aluminum two piece? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armond 10 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Here is a 68.5 car that a guy I know runs them. 17x9 in back and 17x8 in front as I remember. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Jade 43 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 17" Like the car Armod has posted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 I have still not purchased them yet for numerous reasons but my build has been planning to go with the 17x9.5 out back and the 17x8 up front with custom bs for some time now. I have numerous threads on these AR500 wheels dating back to spring of 2008 when they were just a concept and not yet available to the public, I was actually in place to buy the very first set at one point. This car belongs to a member called 69boss429, these are the original 17" Aluminum version made by Wheel Vintiques that came to market a year or two prior to American Racing coming out with thier more affordable version. With the exception of the center cap they are pretty much identical and should give you a good idea of what they look like on a 69. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xplane 10 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 I have a set of these for my 69 Mach I, will be putting 2 rears up for sale 17x9.5" 6.25" BS. Will post pictures this weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Jade 43 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 Sent PM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted January 21, 2011 I have a set of these for my 69 Mach I, will be putting 2 rears up for sale 17x9.5" 6.25" BS. Will post pictures this weekend. 6.25 BS? I'm guessing they rub a bit with any more than a 255 tire? I was afraid to go the full 6" to match the 4.5 BS on the 17x8 up front since I want to run a 275 out back and a 245 up front. I wimped out and landed on 5.75" just to play it safe, I don't think sticking out 1/4" more than the fronts will be very noticable especially with such a larger tire size making any noticable difference appear optical and not actual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xplane 10 Report post Posted January 22, 2011 Pak, 6.25" BS works great with a stock width rearend, and the lip rolled. I had a 285/45-17 Nitto 555 mounted, and my car is even lowered about 2.5" in the rear. Nitto's do run a little small for the rated size. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted January 24, 2011 Wow, good to know. Maybe I'll have to rethink going 6" BS in the rear then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xplane 10 Report post Posted January 24, 2011 The price on the Wheel Vintiques Magnum 500 has gone up to $560-$640 a wheel for the 17". Took me almost 2 months to get mine. I have the rears for sale on the forum if anybody is interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buening 63 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 Per wheel? Holy crap! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 I have a BS question, you said 6.25" works for stock width rear end, what if my rear end is 3/4" wider on each side? I have a rear end out of a 71 Mustang in my 69 and its of the wider variety. One guy at a rim store online said that being wider would actually work to my advantage if i wanted wider wheels but i wouldnt have as much of a lip on my wheels. Wonder what BS I need Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buening 63 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 Then you'd need 7" backspace assuming the 6.25" mentioned above really works. Honestly its a crapshoot since some cars are different than others, especially when pushing the limits on tires. Tire diameter will also play a factor, as the rubbing spot in the lower front inner quarter is the place where rubbing typically occurs. I'm planning 17x10.5 wheels with 6.8" backspace, but need a wheel spacer (7/16" IIRC) for the wheel to actually clear the leaf spring. This puts the net backspace at 6.36", a bit tight to the leafs. 1/2" would be better but I think I get into wheel lip clearance issues, after its rolled. BFH will be needed to the inner wheelhouse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 I would love to be able to compare the Wheel Vintique version to the AR one someday to see just what the difference is, I can only ever afford the AR version anyway but for the huge price difference it can't just be the center cap as it appears. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xplane 10 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 If someone out there has the AR500, I would be happy to provide detailed photo's of the Wheel Vintiques version for comparison. I'll post some when I get a chance. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 Yeah i know its going to be tough to figure out exactly what i need....they make a tool you can use to see what size tire and rim you can run....i have to find it again, its some little tool that uses preset wires and such and it bolts in place of the wheel on the axle. Im really interested to see what will work. My friends Eleanore wheels are 17X8's and they fit nicely under his car with no rolled fenders, but when you put them on my car they stick outside of the wheel wells LOL Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted January 26, 2011 ....they make a tool you can use to see what size tire and rim you can run....i have to find it again, its some little tool that uses preset wires and such and it bolts in place of the wheel on the axle.Mike http://www.streetortrack.com/Wheelrite-Wheel-Tire-Simulator-pr-23561.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xplane 10 Report post Posted January 26, 2011 Detailed photos of the Wheel Vintiques Billet Magnum 500 as promised. They are plenty stout, and the welds are very nice. The only thing I would add is they could be lightened up a bit. I am not sure if this is a stress analysis or machine work cost saving feature, but more than likely both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunder Kiss 13 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 Cragar recently released 14" & 15" Magnum 500 style wheels. They're chome alloy centers with chrome steel rims (and fairly heavy). There is some talk of them releasing 17" & 18" sizes in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ragtopjames 10 Report post Posted January 28, 2011 I have still not purchased them yet for numerous reasons but my build has been planning to go with the 17x9.5 out back and the 17x8 up front with custom bs for some time now. I have numerous threads on these AR500 wheels dating back to spring of 2008 when they were just a concept and not yet available to the public, I was actually in place to buy the very first set at one point. This car belongs to a member called 69boss429, these are the original 17" Aluminum version made by Wheel Vintiques that came to market a year or two prior to American Racing coming out with thier more affordable version. With the exception of the center cap they are pretty much identical and should give you a good idea of what they look like on a Those look great on that car ! Rethinking my selection of wheels now ! :cool2: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buening 63 Report post Posted February 11, 2011 If you like rollin on 20's get these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Black-Magnum-wheels-w-Sumitomo-Tires-05-11-Mustang-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4156c0fbeaQQitemZ280628362218QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandos69stang 10 Report post Posted October 16, 2012 anybody know the center cap hole dia on the American Racing AR500 ? id like to run these, but only if I could use the factory running horse center cap that are avail for 2" and 2 1/8" holes. thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
