2005-2008 Rims on my 97

97V6Stanger · September 1st, 2010, 11:25 PM

Would Newer model wheels fit on my 97 V6? without any problems? spacing an issue? Thanks

02GreyStallion · September 1st, 2010, 11:36 PM

No you will definitely have spacing and maybe clearance issues. The offsets are different on the newer models

WIKDVNM · September 1st, 2010, 11:37 PM

The front might be ok but the back will sit in to much, will look funny.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · September 1st, 2010, 11:41 PM

you can run them w/ no issues..but they will look sunken in...a good 1" hubcentric spacer will fix that issue

mcqueen · September 1st, 2010, 11:42 PM

I think your biggest issue will be with the rear wheels. If I remember correctly, the new edges have longer rear axles than the SN95s and my 2010 GT Premiums fit great on my 2000. Might look a little sunken in on an SN95 though. I hear wheel spacers are unsafe so don't even think of going that route. In my opinion, buy a set of wheels that's made for your year.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · September 1st, 2010, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

I think your biggest issue will be with the rear wheels. If I remember correctly, the new edges have longer rear axles than the SN95s and my 2010 GT Premiums fit great on my 2000. Might look a little sunken in on an SN95 though. I hear wheel spacers are unsafe so don't even think of going that route. In my opinion, buy a set of wheels that's made for your year.

hubcentric spacers are safe and a great route to go...standard spacers are unsafe..ask me how i know

97V6Stanger · September 1st, 2010, 11:43 PM

what about the earlier cobra R wheels?

BlueScreaM · September 1st, 2010, 11:47 PM

They will fit but like they said you will need spacers or grind your calipers the 00 cobra R rims will work fine.

mcqueen · September 1st, 2010, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by 6er_w/a_Vengance

hubcentric spacers are safe and a great route to go...standard spacers are unsafe..ask me how i know

Can I guess it has something to do with a totaled V6 Mustang that left you open to buying a GT?

Originally Posted by 97V6Stanger

what about the earlier cobra R wheels?

Earlier as in what year? Pretty much any 94-04 wheels should work just fine.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · September 1st, 2010, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

Can I guess it has something to do with a totaled V6 Mustang that left you open to buying a GT?

Earlier as in what year? Pretty much any 94-04 wheels should work just fine.

no but it's how i almost wrecked it one time...AM sells 1" hubcentrics so he can get them there if needed

Six Banger · September 2nd, 2010, 12:10 AM

They'll fit but might look funny. Also please keep it 18" or lower

I'd go Cobra R wheels if I were you.

97V6Stanger · September 2nd, 2010, 02:59 PM

yeah I really like the Cobra R's. I just need to find a decent set for a good price. those will bolt up without issues right? or should I get spacers for them?

BlueScreaM · September 3rd, 2010, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by 97V6Stanger

yeah I really like the Cobra R's. I just need to find a decent set for a good price. those will bolt up without issues right? or should I get spacers for them?

Go to American Muscle they have all the rims that you would ever need. Just with the 18 bullit's they only DD so i when to OE wheels and got the 18 for the front that aren't DD. If anything get the FR500 they are sick.

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97V6Stanger Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	2005-2008 Rims on my 97 Would Newer model wheels fit on my 97 V6? without any problems? spacing an issue? Thanks

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WIKDVNM Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 169 iTrader: 0 reviews	The front might be ok but the back will sit in to much, will look funny. __________________ 2003 Cobra...604rwhp/548rwtq 2005 Mustang GT.. Project "Retribution" President / Founder California Mustang Club www.CA-Mustangs.com MM Cobra Club #45

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BlueScreaM MM Fanatic Better than ONLYaUNCfan's 2012@lightspeed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 3,368 iTrader: 0 reviews	They will fit but like they said you will need spacers or grind your calipers the 00 cobra R rims will work fine. __________________ Formerly, AhobosCheese and Cheddars.

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Six Banger Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 - 3.8 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,978 iTrader: 1 reviews	They'll fit but might look funny. Also please keep it 18" or lower I'd go Cobra R wheels if I were you. __________________ Look on the bright side: If you're reading this, you're alive. And that's fucking awesome.

September 1st, 2010, 11:41 PM	#4
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	you can run them w/ no issues..but they will look sunken in...a good 1" hubcentric spacer will fix that issue

September 1st, 2010, 11:43 PM	#7
97V6Stanger Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	what about the earlier cobra R wheels?

September 2nd, 2010, 02:59 PM	#12
97V6Stanger Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah I really like the Cobra R's. I just need to find a decent set for a good price. those will bolt up without issues right? or should I get spacers for them?

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