Mr.CNC 10 Report post Posted May 20, 2013 I have a coupe with a set of big and medium weld pro stars. They look good but I want some wider wheels all the way around with a staggered set up. I am running a MII suspension up front and a disk brake 8.8 from a 95 gt so I have to take some measurements. So I am looking to see what you guys are running. I found a cool link for fox bodys http://forums.corral.net/forums/wheels-tires/680644-coupe-wheel-pics-60.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zstang 10 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 same rearend you have. 17x9"rim (94-04 offset) 275x40x17. changing them to 285x40's. no rubbing. 17x8" in front with 225X45x17. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 I have 18x9 and 18x10 fr500's, I have 274/40/18 (rear) no rubbing at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henkster 19 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 those are sweet looking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fordguy69 24 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 275/40/18 on 9.5" rims with 5.5 bs on rear, 235/45/18 on 7" rims with 4.25 bs on front. Minor rub at lower corners of front valence at full lock, probably due to Global West upper arms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 94-98 GT4 18x9 front and rear 275/35/18 Nitto 555's all 4 corners ... rear disc brakes to be installed soon as well as some spacers for the rear to even out the track width with the front... no spacers and original drums in the rear with these pics.. with vintage venom GT500 brakes on front. car has settled a good bit since these pics.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trav_450R 10 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 Im running 15" Streetlites, 4" front 10" rear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 Trav 450R- What backspace and tire size is on the rear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grendi 16 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 http://www.1969stang.com/mustang/forum/showthread.php?t=6384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted May 22, 2013 nice wheels everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.CNC 10 Report post Posted May 23, 2013 Thanks guys. Wow good looking coupes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grendi 16 Report post Posted May 23, 2013 i agree @fordguy69, i like the gray color :punk: :thumbup: but the blue accents look weird :confused1: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fordguy69 24 Report post Posted May 23, 2013 i agree@fordguy69, i like the gray color :punk: :thumbup: but the blue accents look weird :confused1: It's my new "hipster" paint scheme. As soon as I can accrue the funds it will be all blue though! Paint jobs are insanely expensive these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphsonic 11 Report post Posted May 24, 2013 Front: Shelby CS56 wheels, 18*9.5" 7" BS with TOYO Proxes R888 275/35ZR18 Rear: Shelby CS56 wheels, 18*9.5" 7" BS, widened to 11" with TOYO Proxes R888 315/30ZR18 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted May 24, 2013 I've got an @fordguy69 as well, curious how much more room you think you might have with that 5.5bs on the rear? I originally planned to play it safe with the custom 9.5" wheels I want as well but I know some folks have fit 6" bs which is ideal to give the same amount of dish as the 8" 4.5bs I would be using on the front. I'm nervous about it though no matter how many times I measure and I'd like to play it in the middle with 5.75bs I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fordguy69 24 Report post Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) I've got an @fordguy69 as well, curious how much more room you think you might have with that 5.5bs on the rear? I originally planned to play it safe with the custom 9.5" wheels I want as well but I know some folks have fit 6" bs which is ideal to give the same amount of dish as the 8" 4.5bs I would be using on the front. I'm nervous about it though no matter how many times I measure and I'd like to play it in the middle with 5.75bs I think. Pak, I have roughly 5/8"-3/4" between the tire and the front part of the inner wheel tub that is typically the closest point and I did not bang them in at all. The outer lip would probably need to be rolled just a little if I wanted to lower the car more, but with my exhaust and oil pan, I really don't want to go any lower. 10" wide wheels would definitely need the lip rolled some. If I were going to do custom wheels, I would also go with the 5.75bs. However I wanted to do a cheaper off the shelf wheel and went with the 5. 5bs and it worked out well. 6.0bs would cause some problems with leaf springs and the inherent lateral movement. If you had a good four link or panhard/watts setup, it would probably be OK. Of course there is always the BFH to the wheel tub, but I spent too much time fixing banged up and rusty sheetmetal and don't want to bang up the new stuff. I also used a fairly tall tire at 26.7", if you used a smaller diameter tire it would increase the clearance at the wheel tub some, but I wanted the taller sidewall. I also live on a dirt road so I had to build in a little 4wd clearance! Edited May 25, 2013 by fordguy69 added info Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.CNC 10 Report post Posted May 28, 2013 Zstang can I get a better shot of your car with the hood? Nice looking ride Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted May 28, 2013 Pak, I have roughly 5/8"-3/4" between the tire and the front part of the inner wheel tub that is typically the closest point and I did not bang them in at all. The outer lip would probably need to be rolled just a little if I wanted to lower the car more, but with my exhaust and oil pan, I really don't want to go any lower. 10" wide wheels would definitely need the lip rolled some. If I were going to do custom wheels, I would also go with the 5.75bs. However I wanted to do a cheaper off the shelf wheel and went with the 5. 5bs and it worked out well. 6.0bs would cause some problems with leaf springs and the inherent lateral movement. If you had a good four link or panhard/watts setup, it would probably be OK. Of course there is always the BFH to the wheel tub, but I spent too much time fixing banged up and rusty sheetmetal and don't want to bang up the new stuff. I also used a fairly tall tire at 26.7", if you used a smaller diameter tire it would increase the clearance at the wheel tub some, but I wanted the taller sidewall. I also live on a dirt road so I had to build in a little 4wd clearance! Good info, thanks. I'm going with a 17" wheel but still 275/40 outback so that should give me that little extra, I don't plan on anything super low by any means but a little lower than stock would be nice for my needs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zstang 10 Report post Posted May 29, 2013 Zstang can I get a better shot of your car with the hood? Nice looking ride Thanks, best ones I could find at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted May 29, 2013 man, those shelby duck tails got me thinkin' lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zstang 10 Report post Posted May 29, 2013 man, those shelby duck tails got me thinkin' lol :yes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69shelbycoupe 11 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) man, those shelby duck tails got me thinkin' lol No they aren't but those aren't the shelby tail. :001_smile: stangme428 does have the shelby tail setup just like mine Edited May 30, 2013 by 69shelbycoupe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trav_450R 10 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) Trav 450R- What backspace and tire size is on the rear. 275/60/15 10"wide with 6" backspace. Ill prob be going down to a 26" tall soon and put the 2" block back in to get the stance I want Edited May 30, 2013 by Trav_450R Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trav_450R 10 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 man, those shelby duck tails got me thinkin' lol IMO they look awesome from the front, but when I look at one from the back, I'm like holy shit thats a tall lip! idk what it is it looks weird to me. I'd like to graft in a FB decklid lip and corners Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel 24 Report post Posted May 30, 2013 I agree with trav. They're too tall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
