Wheel compatability

ViperPilot24 · July 31st, 2011, 10:56 PM

Are 17s from an '03 same as 17s from am '05?

6ER THEN I 8ER! · July 31st, 2011, 11:15 PM

nope....different offsets...they will both fit your car but to look right you'll want spacers on the 05+ wheels

ViperPilot24 · August 1st, 2011, 01:21 AM

As I underdtand...spacers can be "questionable"...correct?

6ER THEN I 8ER! · August 1st, 2011, 01:26 AM

not if you get hubcentrics...i never had an issue running Marks old 1.5" spacers on the back of my GT before i got some wider wheels

ViperPilot24 · August 1st, 2011, 01:34 AM

Saw a guy selling 05 17's for 150.00

6ER THEN I 8ER! · August 1st, 2011, 01:36 AM

i'd buy them then at that price....you can run them w/o spacers but may rub slightly on tight turns on the front until the spacer goes on and the rears will fit no problem..they will just look a bit sunken in until at least a 1" spacer is added

ViperPilot24 · August 1st, 2011, 01:40 AM

By sunken you mean like close into the center line of the vehicle....the spacers would go between the whels and the axle? So i'd need 1 or 1.5 inch spacers?

6ER THEN I 8ER! · August 1st, 2011, 01:42 AM

Originally Posted by ViperPilot24

By sunken you mean like close into the center line of the vehicle....the spacers would go between the whels and the axle? So i'd need 1 or 1.5 inch spacers?

correct...1" should make it look much better...1.5" should just about flush them with the fenders

ViperPilot24 · August 1st, 2011, 01:51 AM

Thanks.bro. Gona price out some spacers while waiting on the seller to get back with me.

mcqueen · August 1st, 2011, 03:23 AM

Just to clarify on the rubbing (since I bought my car with S197 Bullitts on it and they're back on it now), the front wheels will only rub when you have them completely turned and even then it's pretty minor.

ViperPilot24 · August 1st, 2011, 12:18 PM

Thanks for the info. I am waiting to hear back from the guy about the wheels. Im shopping for spacers right now. Wondering if it is going to be cost effective to buy these wheels and spacers or just keep shopping around for the right wheels for my car that won't require spacers.

MRKsD3 · August 1st, 2011, 12:28 PM

I love wheel spacers! I had them before....but sadly they add more weight on the wheels... A good 3-3.5 lbs... With our cars having so little power, you wouldn't want the extra weight... (may not be a biggie for you

)

I suggest you just keep searching for NE wheels...

ViperPilot24 · August 1st, 2011, 12:40 PM

Well if it was a weight issue, I could always take the spare out of the trunk, lol

MRKsD3 · August 1st, 2011, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by ViperPilot24

Well if it was a weight issue, I could always take the spare out of the trunk, lol

LOL believe it or not, I've tried that too! Didn't help...

It's up to you bro... was just saying...

mcqueen · August 1st, 2011, 01:09 PM

Just a heads up, weight in the rear isn't always a bad thing. Depending on what you do to your car, you might need some weight to keep your tires from spinning when you launch.

Mana_MGT · August 1st, 2011, 01:14 PM

Get some fatter rears!!! Traction issue solved!!!

how do they look anyway? Like i mean is it worth it? will you paint them?

ViperPilot24 · August 1st, 2011, 03:00 PM

Im really just wanting a style change. You can see the stock wheels I have in the avatar pic, but the ones I was looking at are a Bullitt Style.

qwiksilvermustang · August 1st, 2011, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by MRKsD3

I love wheel spacers! I had them before....but sadly they add more weight on the wheels... A good 3-3.5 lbs... With our cars having so little power, you wouldn't want the extra weight... (may not be a biggie for you )

I suggest you just keep searching for NE wheels...

Originally Posted by ViperPilot24

Well if it was a weight issue, I could always take the spare out of the trunk, lol

Originally Posted by MRKsD3

LOL believe it or not, I've tried that too! Didn't help...

It's up to you bro... was just saying...

Sprung weight(ie... spare tire, heavy seats) is alot different than rotational weight(ie. wheels, driveshaft,flywheel etc..) Which is why you want lighterflywheel, clutch assembly, driveshaft, lightened gears, wheels..
sprung weight does not effect power output like rotational weight does. I've ran them on other cars, its not that big of an impact but you can tell on the butt dyno..lol..

ViperPilot24 · August 2nd, 2011, 12:54 AM

I am rwally not worried about weight. Ri ght now I am not trying to out run anyone. I want a cool loking ride that rins nice. If I want sheer power ill get a gt or some thing.

July 31st, 2011, 10:56 PM	#1
ViperPilot24 Regular '03 V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Escondido, Ca Posts: 191 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wheel compatability Are 17s from an '03 same as 17s from am '05? __________________ BLACK 6er CLUB

August 1st, 2011, 01:21 AM	#3
ViperPilot24 Regular '03 V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Escondido, Ca Posts: 191 iTrader: 0 reviews	As I underdtand...spacers can be "questionable"...correct? __________________ BLACK 6er CLUB

August 1st, 2011, 01:34 AM	#5
ViperPilot24 Regular '03 V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Escondido, Ca Posts: 191 iTrader: 0 reviews	Saw a guy selling 05 17's for 150.00 __________________ BLACK 6er CLUB

August 1st, 2011, 01:40 AM	#7
ViperPilot24 Regular '03 V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Escondido, Ca Posts: 191 iTrader: 0 reviews	By sunken you mean like close into the center line of the vehicle....the spacers would go between the whels and the axle? So i'd need 1 or 1.5 inch spacers? __________________ BLACK 6er CLUB

August 1st, 2011, 01:51 AM	#9
ViperPilot24 Regular '03 V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Escondido, Ca Posts: 191 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks.bro. Gona price out some spacers while waiting on the seller to get back with me. __________________ BLACK 6er CLUB

July 31st, 2011, 11:15 PM	#2
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	nope....different offsets...they will both fit your car but to look right you'll want spacers on the 05+ wheels

August 1st, 2011, 01:26 AM	#4
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	not if you get hubcentrics...i never had an issue running Marks old 1.5" spacers on the back of my GT before i got some wider wheels

August 1st, 2011, 01:36 AM	#6
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	i'd buy them then at that price....you can run them w/o spacers but may rub slightly on tight turns on the front until the spacer goes on and the rears will fit no problem..they will just look a bit sunken in until at least a 1" spacer is added

August 1st, 2011, 12:18 PM	#11
ViperPilot24 Regular '03 V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Escondido, Ca Posts: 191 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the info. I am waiting to hear back from the guy about the wheels. Im shopping for spacers right now. Wondering if it is going to be cost effective to buy these wheels and spacers or just keep shopping around for the right wheels for my car that won't require spacers. __________________ BLACK 6er CLUB

August 1st, 2011, 12:28 PM	#12
MRKsD3 Wing on, wing off... JULY 2011 ROTM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Compton, CA Posts: 4,235 iTrader: 0 reviews	I love wheel spacers! I had them before....but sadly they add more weight on the wheels... A good 3-3.5 lbs... With our cars having so little power, you wouldn't want the extra weight... (may not be a biggie for you ) I suggest you just keep searching for NE wheels... __________________ SIG BY WABASHACOBRA99

August 1st, 2011, 12:40 PM	#13
ViperPilot24 Regular '03 V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Escondido, Ca Posts: 191 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well if it was a weight issue, I could always take the spare out of the trunk, lol __________________ BLACK 6er CLUB

August 1st, 2011, 01:14 PM	#16
Mana_MGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 15.8@ 100-ish Mph Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dubai - UAE Posts: 1,376 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get some fatter rears!!! Traction issue solved!!! how do they look anyway? Like i mean is it worth it? will you paint them? __________________ Dark Shadow Gray 1 mod or 2 Thanks to Sarah for the Sig!! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-35708/ MM DSG Crew Member#3

August 1st, 2011, 03:00 PM	#17
ViperPilot24 Regular '03 V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Escondido, Ca Posts: 191 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im really just wanting a style change. You can see the stock wheels I have in the avatar pic, but the ones I was looking at are a Bullitt Style. __________________ BLACK 6er CLUB

August 2nd, 2011, 12:54 AM	#19
ViperPilot24 Regular '03 V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Escondido, Ca Posts: 191 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am rwally not worried about weight. Ri ght now I am not trying to out run anyone. I want a cool loking ride that rins nice. If I want sheer power ill get a gt or some thing. __________________ BLACK 6er CLUB

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