mustang1969 0 Report post Posted May 24, 2014 would i be better off getting the 17x9s to fit or 18x9s front and 18x10rear,either one ,will a 1 inch spacer in front work and what about the rear the 18x10 backspacing is 6.3" (161mm),found this old thread and this guy says hes clearing them?http://www.1969stang.com/mustang/forum/showthread.php?t=10290 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang1969 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2014 dang no one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969Fstback 58 Report post Posted May 28, 2014 What brakes are you running or gonna run up front? I am running the Mustang Steve conversion with 12.5 rotors. From what I gather, they will clear 2004 factory 17 inch wheels but may not clear some aftermarket. I have 18x10 bullitts for the back and 18x9 for the front. I have not yet put the wheels on the car. I am an idiot and forgot to order lugs nuts with the wheels. I dry fitted the rear with factory drums and needed half an inch. Per Mustang Steve you can run 1997-2004 wheels with 1 inch. However, I think my wheels have a 5.97 inch backspacing. Sorry, not a lot of help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted May 28, 2014 im running vintage venoms 99-04 cobra brake kit which i use 18x9/10 fr500s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang1969 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2014 mines factory disk in front and drum in rear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang1969 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2014 from what ive read ill only need spacers in front Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SM69Mach 68 Report post Posted May 29, 2014 I tried to run 18X9 on mine, and it was ok until I lowered it to the stance it has now, there was just no room. I went down to a 17X8 and fits with no issues. I am using a 1.25 spacer up front. 18x10 out back with no spacers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted May 29, 2014 SM69Mach- Can you be a little more specific. Whats Wheels, backspace and tire size. Didi you have to roll the rear fenders. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miketyler 15 Report post Posted May 29, 2014 I would go with the 17". 18" seems just a tad tall to me though some cars look good with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang1969 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2014 yea sm69mach,where did you find a 17x8? and what size tires front and rear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted May 30, 2014 I think American Muscle sells the 17 and 18" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang1969 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2014 yes but they are 17x9 and 18x9 in the fr500s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang1969 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2014 test fitted the 18x9 fr500 on the front and its gonna fit with no rubbing on the uca or tierod end,not sure if ill have to roll fender lips or not as i have no tires yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted May 30, 2014 neat, have you decided what tire you are going with? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang1969 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2014 not sure,whats most people not lowered running?245-40-18s or something else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SM69Mach 68 Report post Posted May 30, 2014 yea sm69mach,where did you find a 17x8? and what size tires front and rear Guess I should have been a bit more specific. I am running bullitt wheels and not FR500. More options for sizes for that wheel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang1969 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2014 average front and rear tire sizes that are known to fit ?18s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang1969 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2014 rwcstang,what are your sizes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang1969 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 hmmm got my 1inch spacers in and the rim is hitting the UCA at full droopa slight bit,when i get a tire mounted and let suspension compress will it help it clear? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang1969 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 thinking maybe i should return rim and get a 17x8 bullitt instead and still run my 1inch spacer which will net me 4.72 backspacing vs the 18x9 with 5.2BS with 1inch spacer,and thinking about running a 18x9 bullitt in rear with 6.18 Bs,but i dont want my tracking to be way way off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
san408 18 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 thinking maybe i should return rim and get a 17x8 bullitt instead and still run my 1inch spacer which will net me 4.72 backspacing vs the 18x9 with 5.2BS with 1inch spacer,and thinking about running a 18x9 bullitt in rear with 6.18 Bs,but i dont want my tracking to be way way off How did to his turn out? I'm about to start saving and buying in pieces so any info would help. I was going to go the 18x10/18x9 route. I have stock front disk/rear drum right now. I'm planning on running a 315/30/18 MT drag radial. On the back, and I'm not really worried about that. The front is where I'm a little worried. My '69 sits pretty low. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites