MikeStang 247 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 275/40/18 on a10" Rim in the back and 255/40/18 on a 9" wheel in the front...7/8" spacers on the front Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
390mach1 49 Report post Posted June 11, 2015 Got my wheels in last night. they look awesome! hoping for my tires to get in tomorrow, they fit good snug but I'm hoping I ordered the right BS and everything every expensive to screw up :( - 17X8 BS: 4.75 - 17X9.5 BS: 5.75 Tires are - 245/45/17 - Front - 275/40/17 - Rear. What do you guys think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted June 11, 2015 nice, that looks good on that car, did you decide on what tire you want to go with? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
390mach1 49 Report post Posted June 11, 2015 I ordered the BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted June 11, 2015 Nice those should fill in nicely! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastYorkStang 63 Report post Posted June 12, 2015 I have 17x8 Magnums. My car is lowered aprox 4" see my page for a picture . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schweigert 13 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 Im going 17x8 Im trying to get my head around all this - using dodgestangs chart http://www.dodgestang.com/Tire%20Fitment%20Guide%2069-70.pdf Is that the minimum or maximum backspacing I should have? according to the chart I want to have 4.5" the rims I'm looking at are 17x8, and I can get them with at 35mm offset - which comes out to 5.8" backspacing. Does that mean it will not fit? thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaun071 62 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 With that offset you will need a 1" spacer. Ideally you want + 12mm offset to get 4.5 backspace. I have 18x8 with + 6mm offset which is 4.25 backspace. With the 245/40/18 tires I may need to roll the gard lip on the front Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latoracing 256 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 I went with 18's on my build as the market is favoring this size, at least for now. 17's do have a nice side profile and a great sidewall to rim "ratio", but the tire sizes are a little limited. Anyway, I ordered mine a while back to be able to build the car to fit the "slightly" larger sizes. These are Formula 43 RAD 14 in their Laguna grey for the centers, and a brushed tented clear for the rim. The back part (3 piece rim) was done in black to help hide brake dust. The rears are 18" x 12" with a 7" back spacing to fit a stock width rear end, with a 2" mini tub and rolled lips. These are meant to run a 335-30-18 tire. The fronts are 18" x 9.5" with a 4.75" back spacing running a 275-35-18. This is a large package for the front, but I wish I could go bigger. The spindle is the limiting factor going inboard or they would be bigger. The fenders will have to be modified in order to cover these up. With my intended ride height, and the T/A nose drop I will have to stretch the front out about 1.5" so nothing rubs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schweigert 13 Report post Posted June 13, 2015 With that offset you will need a 1" spacer. Ideally you want + 12mm offset to get 4.5 backspace. I have 18x8 with + 6mm offset which is 4.25 backspace. With the 245/40/18 tires I may need to roll the gard lip on the front ok - thanks so much! so I could get them with 1" adapters - adapters being safer over spacers is what i'm reading? http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/vintage-mustang-forum/569408-how-safe-wheel-adapters-daily-driver.html I'm trying to get a more modern rim and I'm really liking these - but the lowest offset on 17x8" is 35. http://enkei.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/KOJIN.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted June 14, 2015 On SN95 rims for 99-04 Ive been running Vintage Venoms wheel spacers. 1" in the front and 7/16" in the rear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwscarab 20 Report post Posted June 15, 2015 18 Rear 17 Front Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
390mach1 49 Report post Posted June 15, 2015 And here it is with the tires on. I'm pretty happy just think I need to lower another 1" in the rear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bryonbush 85 Report post Posted June 15, 2015 I bet once you put in all the interior motor and trans, it'll sit pretty good. I just put 17's on my very this weekend and with no lowering it fills out pretty good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted June 15, 2015 This thread should be a sticky. On the 3 or 4 Mustang sites I have visited since the mid 90's, tires, wheels and back space continue to be a hot topic. This thread hits pretty much all the right areas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
42ITUS 13 Report post Posted June 16, 2015 17x8 on the front and 17x9 on the back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
390mach1 49 Report post Posted June 16, 2015 42ITUS what BS are you running? It took me forever to pull the trigger but I'm pretty happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jefhuf 13 Report post Posted June 17, 2015 For those running 17x9 on the front, what BS are you running? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
970fizz 19 Report post Posted June 17, 2015 17 x 8 17x9.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
970fizz 19 Report post Posted June 17, 2015 One more pic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
390mach1 49 Report post Posted June 17, 2015 970Fizz what BS are you running on the back? My tires would hit my quarter I think I if back the back that low. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
970fizz 19 Report post Posted June 17, 2015 They are -6mm. But I run a Lincoln Versace 9 rear end. It's not as wide as a stock mustang 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted June 17, 2015 Damn 970fizz, that sure is one fine Mustang! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Jade 43 Report post Posted June 18, 2015 AR 500 Magnums 17 x 8 all the way around, 4.75" BS. 245/45/17 Tires. Custom factory centercaps. 520lb. 1" lower springs in the front, 1" blocks in the rear, Factory Boss 302 sway bars front and rear, with urethane bushings. KYB Gas adjusts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted June 18, 2015 Those are nice Black Jade, just need to lower it another 1.5" and it would be perfect :) I like the Pro-Touring look where the fender lip almost completley covers the tire side wall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
