Wheel Offset?

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Wheel Offset?

July 13, 2006, 04:21:26 AM

I'm looking to get some new rims.
I've found the bolt senter 41/4" but another key factor is the offset.
I can't find out what the factory offset was?

Wheel Offset?

Reply #1 – July 15, 2006, 12:55:10 AM

how wide of a wheel you want?

on a 8" wheel a 5.5 back space works well and will allow a 275/60/15 with no rub

Wheel Offset?

Reply #2 – July 15, 2006, 12:09:40 PM

what about a 9" wide? i want it to fill the rear well out.

but then its going to stick out in the front right.

Wheel Offset?

Reply #3 – July 15, 2006, 01:16:58 PM

Quote from: cougar86_89

what about a 9" wide? i want it to fill the rear well out.

but then its going to stick out in the front right.

a 9" will stick out on the front.

on the rear you can get away with a 9 w/ a 6.0 backspace
I had a 17x10.5 on the rear of mine and used the s95 offset wheels.

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Reply #4 – July 15, 2006, 01:57:56 PM

how did you fit 10.5s i want to ga wide in the back when i get money with the 03 cobras

and what size whell can i use in front so it wont stick out. i have ponies and the fit goodup front but the back look like they are hiding.

if i swich to a mark VII axle and have a long axle do you know what offset/backspacing i should use

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Reply #5 – July 16, 2006, 12:53:01 PM

I have 96 mustang length rear axles and brake setup on the back of my drag 88TC. I'm thinking a 9" rim with 6" of backspace would be great but I can't seem to find weld prostars in that size. Closest I found was 5.5" backspace:dunno:

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Reply #6 – July 17, 2006, 09:19:52 AM

I'm looking for the original backspace value from Ford.
I have to document this if I change rims or it won't go through inspection.
I also have to keep the tire circumfrence within 5% of original.
215 70R14 can go to 225 60R15 or 245 50R16
I have an Excel speadsheet to calculate this if anyone needs it.

Wheel Offset?

Reply #7 – August 10, 2007, 07:57:11 AM

Did you finaly get the answer to your q. BobNorway and did you get your car through inspection?
What wheels did you end up with?
I might be able to help if you still are in progress.