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17x10" wheels?

I'm looking for a set of four 17x10s for autox use, but I want to keep the car 4 lug and need about 5" backspace, but everything has too much or too little backspace.  Anybody run across any sites with wheels like that?  Prefer them to be aluminum also.  Thanks

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

17x10" wheels?

Reply #1 –
this is the only set I know of.I'm hoping to get a set for the Sport when I have the cash.They say 17x9,or 17x8 and 17x9,but,they do have 17x10 for the 4 lug as well.........

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-x-9-Mustang-Cobra-r-wheels-rims-deep-dish-79-93_W0QQitemZ380111921428QQihZ025QQcategoryZ43957QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

17x10" wheels?

Reply #2 –
Ive looked at these places, but all I have found with close to the right backspacing is a 17x8
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/wheelpit?l=4&c=&d=17&f=&b=&w=&o=&bs=&k=
http://www.wheelreplicas.com/scwheels.html
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mustangwheels.html
I just havent found the backspace I'm looking for.  I'm trying to be able to get at least 275/40/17 tires on the front of my car.  I know for sure that a 315/35/17 on a 17x10 1/2 with 6.5" BS with a 1 3/4" adapter spacer still had over an inch to the strut and would hit the front bumper with a 1/4 turn on the steering wheel.  I was hoping maybe some of you guys would have other sources that I havent found

Edit, I guess I put this in the wrong forum.  Sorry.  I guess I could get pics of it if I ever get some wheels though

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

17x10" wheels?

Reply #3 –
Go 5 lug.It can be done really cheap,and then,the wheel world is your oyster.....so to speak.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

17x10" wheels?

Reply #4 –
Vinnie,
I am looking at 17x9's on the back and 17x8's 0n the front. What backspace and tire size are you using?  I have a 5-lug swap in place w/ 02 Sn-95 stuff.

17x10" wheels?

Reply #5 –
thats great and all Vinnie, but I want to keep my snowflakes for everyday use, but my adapters are a pain to get on and off and I really dont want to cut off my studs to get the adapters to fit.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

17x10" wheels?

Reply #6 –
Quote from: fordguy545;262695
thats great and all Vinnie, but I want to keep my snowflakes for everyday use, but my adapters are a pain to get on and off and I really dont want to cut off my studs to get the adapters to fit.


I see.Well,there's always the idea of custom wheels being made for you.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

17x10" wheels?

Reply #7 –
Quote from: lakenheath24;262669
Vinnie,
I am looking at 17x9's on the back and 17x8's 0n the front. What backspace and tire size are you using?  I have a 5-lug swap in place w/ 02 Sn-95 stuff.


I have 4 lug,and I'm using 17x9's all the way around for a Fox Mustang.Fit like a glove,no rubbing up front.Good to go.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

17x10" wheels?

Reply #8 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;262750
I see.Well,there's always the idea of custom wheels being made for you.


x2 Just get a a few inches added to a pair of rims.
1986 Cougar LS

17x10" wheels?

Reply #9 –
Quote from: DVP;262811
x2 Just get a a few inches added to a pair of rims.


Good call.There are companies that can widen wheels for you.Grab a set uf good used wheels,and have them widened how you want.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

17x10" wheels?

Reply #10 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;262847
Good call.There are companies that can widen wheels for you.Grab a set uf good used wheels,and have them widened how you want.

I've heard good things about Weldcraft.
http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/
2005 Subaru WRX STi|daily driver

17x10" wheels?

Reply #11 –
Try calling the company from Vinn's ebay link.  I emailed them once about making a wheel they had on ebay for me in a custom width and offset and they said to call and we'd discuss it.
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

17x10" wheels?

Reply #12 –
Quote from: Ether947;262867
I've heard good things about Weldcraft.
http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/


I used Weld Craft to widen some Drift R rims for my 03 Mercury Marauder. 

They took 18x8s and widened 'em to 18x9.5.  Excellent work and wheels balanced right up no problems.  :bowdown:
1988 Black Turbo Coupe
1989 Fiji Blue Chrysler Conquest
1990 Silver Lincoln LSC MKVII
2003 Black Mercury Marauder - S/C
1967 Green Ford Fairlane
:burnout:
 

17x10" wheels?

Reply #13 –
Yeah, I sent em an email a couple days ago about widening my american racing mesh wheels.  They replied and wanted a pic of the wheel so they could see how much room they had to work with on the front of the rim.  I sent them pics yesterday, but didnt get a reply today.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick: