what were stock rims for 68s

[shoguun]

i was wondering which wheels came stock on 68s. 5 lug ones

 

[2+2GT]

These:

 

[shoguun]

they did use 5 spokes or anything else. were magnum 500s 69 and up?

 

[2+2GT]

This is the 68 styled steel wheel. It was available with a chrome center, argent center, or reflective argent center.

The Magnum 500 was offered on the 66 GT350, the 69-70 BOSS, and 71-72 Mustang only. The 69 Mustang and mach1 used the same wheel as 68. In 1970, the wheel changed to a 5-hole design, but used the same hubcap.

 

[shoguun]

damn i really dont like any of the original 68 rims, so ill probably go with some 15 inch 5 spoke american rancings or something similar

 

[2+2GT]

damn i really dont like any of the original 68 rims, so ill probably go with some 15 inch 5 spoke American Rancing or something similar

Be careful. Many aftermarket wheels, such as AR and Cragar are offset farther out than stock. This tends to crack the shock towers. That's a VERY expensive repair.

 

[shoguun]

i was planning on doing a shelby drop to. what do i do to avoid the shock towers from cracking

 

[tx65coupe]

You can run the Magnum 500 or the chrome styled steel wheel for 67. These are my favorite wheels for classic Mustangs. I agree, the 68 wheel was never my style, but it still looks good.

I have Magnum 500 wheels on my 65 and wouldn't have it any other way.

Magnum 500

67mustang magnum 500 image by peavynation on Photobucket

67 styled steel wheel

http://www.asatte.ca/sccs/cars/200909081967Mustang/200909081967Mustang_1.jpg

http://www.asatte.ca/sccs/cars/200909081967Mustang/200909081967Mustang_1.jpg

 

[2+2GT]

i was planning on doing a shelby drop to. what do i do to avoid the shock towers from cracking

The "Arning" or "Shelby" drop really won't effect whether it cracks, just make sure you get wheels that fit properly. Magnum 500 wheels will fit.

 

[sparx]

Be careful. Many aftermarket wheels, such as AR and Cragar are offset farther out than stock. This tends to crack the shock towers. That's a VERY expensive repair.

Are you talking about backspace when you mention offset? If so what is max backspace to prevent possible cracking.

I am attempting to learn more on backspaicng.

sparx

 

[Vinnietbird]

Shelby Kelsey Hayes wheels are nice.

 

[2+2GT]

Are you talking about backspace when you mention offset? If so what is max backspace to prevent possible cracking.

I am attempting to learn more on backspaicng.

sparx

Backspace is the amount of space between the mounting surface and the inner edge of the wheel. Offset is where the mounting surface is relative to the in-out center of the wheel.

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