Repairing A Rim Question

1996gt · November 14th, 2007, 11:13 AM

I have a Saleen rim off of a 96 that I recently repaired (hairline crack near inner lip). My question is, where do you guys think is the best place to install this rim, front or rear?
I just want the least amount of stress possible on the rim. I dont know if the repair will hold but it was my last option since i couldnt find a replacement.

Any help would be great!!!

MustangMatt96GT · November 14th, 2007, 11:42 AM

Out back because then u won't have both centrifugual and horizontal forces on it.

NMR-2vGT · November 14th, 2007, 11:42 AM

I would think front but matts explanation does make sense.

1996gt · November 14th, 2007, 03:49 PM

I was thinking the rear also. Im probably gonna run a 275/40/18 tire to be safe. I guess i'll have to stay away from those burnouts then....

96GtGoodz · November 14th, 2007, 05:56 PM

definately rear matt is right 1000000% be really careful but it doesnt sound too bad

1996gt · November 15th, 2007, 09:55 AM

Thanks for the help guys. I hope this rim holds up.

MustangMatt96GT · November 15th, 2007, 10:44 AM

it should. I have never heard of problems.

November 14th, 2007, 11:13 AM	#1
1996gt Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	Repairing A Rim Question I have a Saleen rim off of a 96 that I recently repaired (hairline crack near inner lip). My question is, where do you guys think is the best place to install this rim, front or rear? I just want the least amount of stress possible on the rim. I dont know if the repair will hold but it was my last option since i couldnt find a replacement. Any help would be great!!! __________________ '96GT- Completely stock, 4.10's, spec clutch,

November 14th, 2007, 11:42 AM	#2
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	Out back because then u won't have both centrifugual and horizontal forces on it. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

November 14th, 2007, 03:49 PM	#4
1996gt Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was thinking the rear also. Im probably gonna run a 275/40/18 tire to be safe. I guess i'll have to stay away from those burnouts then.... __________________ '96GT- Completely stock, 4.10's, spec clutch,

November 15th, 2007, 09:55 AM	#6
1996gt Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the help guys. I hope this rim holds up. __________________ '96GT- Completely stock, 4.10's, spec clutch,

November 15th, 2007, 10:44 AM	#7
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	it should. I have never heard of problems. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

November 14th, 2007, 11:42 AM	#3
NMR-2vGT Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 GT Too Slow.... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California/Nebraska Posts: 2,181 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would think front but matts explanation does make sense.

November 14th, 2007, 05:56 PM	#5
96GtGoodz Enthusiast 96 Mustang GT 5spd Vert. Not sure need to go to a track Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 991 iTrader: 0 reviews	definately rear matt is right 1000000% be really careful but it doesnt sound too bad

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