Sorry.... Rim question again

Steve03GT · January 28th, 2011, 10:02 AM

1 pair 17" x 11" (5 on 4 1/2" lug spacing) - 7" backspacing
1 pair 17" x 9.5" (5 on 4 1/2" lug spacing) - 6.75" backspacing
Rear offset is 1" (or 25.4mm), Front offset is 1.5" (or 35.4mm).

Would they fit?

Also what size tire would that be?

99GT35thLE · January 28th, 2011, 11:09 AM

To determine what backspacing you can fit on your car:

Place a flat object like a ruler against your rear axle hub.
Now measure the distance to the closest item behind your hub, for example the quad shock if you still have it on your car or the inner fender well.

That is the backspacing you have available, but keep in mind how much the tire will sit beyond the rim width.

For example if you measured 9 inches, you could have a 7 inch backspacing.
You also have to consider wheel/tire diameter to avoid hitting the fender wheel well. Sometimes you will have to roll the inside of the fender.

Maverick530 · January 28th, 2011, 03:18 PM

i dont want to high jack this thread, but do rims say the size on them on the inside?

Jazzer The Cat · January 28th, 2011, 07:16 PM

I run a set of 11" wheels out back with a 6~7/8" back-space

They will fit, but need to do some SERIOUS fender rolling and invite a few friends over to help...

.... and

The fronts are gonna rub on the sway-bar and will have to roll those fenders as well

Werd

Steve03GT · January 28th, 2011, 07:17 PM

jazzer cat, do these sound like they will work? Or do they sound way off, he says they were on a 95 mustang, and on a 03 mach 1... but most people only talk about 10.5" rims no 11...

Steve03GT · January 28th, 2011, 07:17 PM

Wow, a minute after

THANKS!

and is this because the fenders need to be rolled?

Jazzer The Cat · January 28th, 2011, 07:22 PM

I have pretty much removed all semblance of fender lip on the tire side. Took a pair of tin-snips to them and cut off all but 1/4" of sheet metal rolled underneath. Cannot tell from the outside, but they is hacked up front

The backs were not quite as aggressive, but still lots of work to get them to fit. I have more articulation than your OEM 4-link, so rubbing was a bit more of an issue than it may be with you.

Jazzer

Steve03GT · January 28th, 2011, 09:16 PM

Hm.. I am not rolling fenders and etc, salt will make it rust too fast.. Is there anyway I can make these fit without all that, the car isn't lowered so as long as I am not too aggressive with lowering it would I be okay?

January 28th, 2011, 10:02 AM	#1
Steve03GT Regular 2003 MUSTANG GT 12.5@113 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: GTA ONTARIO Posts: 494 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sorry.... Rim question again 1 pair 17" x 11" (5 on 4 1/2" lug spacing) - 7" backspacing 1 pair 17" x 9.5" (5 on 4 1/2" lug spacing) - 6.75" backspacing Rear offset is 1" (or 25.4mm), Front offset is 1.5" (or 35.4mm). Would they fit? Also what size tire would that be? Last edited by Steve03GT; January 28th, 2011 at 12:45 PM.

January 28th, 2011, 11:09 AM	#2
99GT35thLE Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 GT 35th LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 1,428 iTrader: 0 reviews	To determine what backspacing you can fit on your car: Place a flat object like a ruler against your rear axle hub. Now measure the distance to the closest item behind your hub, for example the quad shock if you still have it on your car or the inner fender well. That is the backspacing you have available, but keep in mind how much the tire will sit beyond the rim width. For example if you measured 9 inches, you could have a 7 inch backspacing. You also have to consider wheel/tire diameter to avoid hitting the fender wheel well. Sometimes you will have to roll the inside of the fender. __________________ Drive it like you stole it

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Maverick530 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Vert Average Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette Louisiana Posts: 2,403 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dont want to high jack this thread, but do rims say the size on them on the inside?

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Steve03GT Regular 2003 MUSTANG GT 12.5@113 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: GTA ONTARIO Posts: 494 iTrader: 0 reviews	jazzer cat, do these sound like they will work? Or do they sound way off, he says they were on a 95 mustang, and on a 03 mach 1... but most people only talk about 10.5" rims no 11...

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Steve03GT Regular 2003 MUSTANG GT 12.5@113 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: GTA ONTARIO Posts: 494 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wow, a minute after THANKS! and is this because the fenders need to be rolled?

January 28th, 2011, 09:16 PM	#8
Steve03GT Regular 2003 MUSTANG GT 12.5@113 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: GTA ONTARIO Posts: 494 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hm.. I am not rolling fenders and etc, salt will make it rust too fast.. Is there anyway I can make these fit without all that, the car isn't lowered so as long as I am not too aggressive with lowering it would I be okay?

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