Mach 1 wheels

[70fastbak 16]

Does anybody know or anybody run 2003 17x8 mach 1 wheels on their 69/70.

Just been offered a set at a reasonable price and as im doing a restomod (somewhat) not sure if I should jump on these.

[RPM 1,190]

Many folks use them, they should fit fine with a one inch space on the front. Depends on your ride height. I had them for mine, till I bought some 2011 Mustang GT 18x8. However my fender lips are rolled and the car is lower.

 

Bob

Edited April 3, 2014 by RPM

[DarkBuddha 107]

I've had 'em on my car since '05. Had to use a 1" spacer to get them to fit. Tires are 245/45s.

[69NC 21]

I've had 'em on my car since '05. Had to use a 1" spacer to get them to fit. Tires are 245/45s.

 

Dark Buddha your car has the perfect stance. The wheels fit very well.

[70fastbak 16]

The rears are OK with no spacer?

Can you squeeze the deep dish mach 1's on the rear or is that not happening with our cars.

[70fastbak 16]

Dark Buddha your car has the perfect stance. The wheels fit very well.

 

Car looks good with the mach 1's.

Thanks for the pic.

[DarkBuddha 107]

Dark Buddha your car has the perfect stance. The wheels fit very well.

Thanks for the compliment, but I actually think it needs to be dropped another inch in front, and a couple in the back.

 

The rears are OK with no spacer?

Can you squeeze the deep dish mach 1's on the rear or is that not happening with our cars.

I'm running 1" spacers front AND rear. I think some folks used up to 1.25" spacers. I really just depends on what tires you want to run and how flush you want them.

 

Car looks good with the mach 1's.

Thanks for the pic.

Thanks and you're welcome. I'm a fan of these wheels, especially on the '70 Mach 1 because they pick up the argent from the rockers and the shine of the aluminum trim at the top of the rockers, and they're not chrome. I actually first try to buy a set of new take-offs the week after the '03 Mach 1s hit the streets, but the deal fell through. I ended up waiting until I scored this set in '05 (with good tires) for $200.

[70fastbak 16]

Thanks for the compliment, but I actually think it needs to be dropped another inch in front, and a couple in the back.

 

 

I'm running 1" spacers front AND rear. I think some folks used up to 1.25" spacers. I really just depends on what tires you want to run and how flush you want them.

 

 

Thanks and you're welcome. I'm a fan of these wheels, especially on the '70 Mach 1 because they pick up the argent from the rockers and the shine of the aluminum trim at the top of the rockers, and they're not chrome. I actually first try to buy a set of new take-offs the week after the '03 Mach 1s hit the streets, but the deal fell through. I ended up waiting until I scored this set in '05 (with good tires) for $200.

 

Are you running 245 on all corners?

[DarkBuddha 107]

For the moment... looking at going to a 275 rear, but may just stay with the 245s for budget and rotation considerations.

[69gmachine 15]

The rears are OK with no spacer?

Can you squeeze the deep dish mach 1's on the rear or is that not happening with our cars.

 

Until recently I've been running the 17x9 Mach 1 knock offs on the rear with 275s and no spacer. Fit is excellent.

 

I'm in the process of changing out to a full floating rear with an overall width of 58.25 so I can run 18x11s and 315s. I'm grafting new inner wheel housings on to the existing ones to move them in just 1/2" on each side.

[70fastbak 16]

Until recently I've been running the 17x9 Mach 1 knock offs on the rear with 275s and no spacer. Fit is excellent.

 

I'm in the process of changing out to a full floating rear with an overall width of 58.25 so I can run 18x11s and 315s. I'm grafting new inner wheel housings on to the existing ones to move them in just 1/2" on each side.

 

I was thinking on doing the same thing but I decided to just stick with original size wheel tubs.

Just put in new outer wheel houses with new quarters so just wondering what I can get away with back there.

Are the 9" deep dish ?

I know the 10.5" are deep dish but I doubt that setup will go on a stock 70 wheel tub.

Can you post up pics of your 9" mach 1's.

Are they the AFS knock offs ?

[rwcstang 201]

Mach 1 are my next wheel mod if i get bored with my fr500s, but i may go with staggered setup instead of original.

[Grabber70Mach 107]

I know the 10.5" are deep dish but I doubt that setup will go on a stock 70 wheel tub.

 

Yes you can.

[Grabber70Mach 107]

I know the 10.5" are deep dish but I doubt that setup will go on a stock 70 wheel tub.

 

Yes you can.

 

http://www.1969stang.com/mustang/forum/showthread.php?t=5502&page=2

[RPM 1,190]

if i get bored with my fr500s......

 

If you get bored with them, call me yesterday!

 

Bob

[70fastbak 16]

Yes you can.

 

So would those be the same backspacing as the AFS 10.5" mach 1 rims.

Now im thinking I want to go with the 10.5.

Looks really good, what size tires are you running?

I do have 2" lowering springs for my car not sure if that might change anything.

I can roll my lip if needed.