Late model Rim install

[jikelly]

I would like to replace my 14" rims with a set of 17" cobra rims but I am worried about the fit on my 73 mustang. I did a search on the forums and found a large about of info on installing late model rims on 65-70 mustangs but nothing about my year.

I know that there are a large number of differances bettween the early stangs and the 71-73 mustangs, so I thought I would ask if the information on wheel fittment in the early models is an accurate guide for my year.

BTW is it bad to use synthetic fluid in our power steering systems?

 

[jikelly]

lil help

 

[bnickel]

should be the same as 69-70, so you will need spacers

 

[jikelly]

1" spacers, thats what I thought. Thanks for the reply.

 

[jikelly]

One more question... Will 17x9 inch rims rub my fenders like in the early models? how about clearence issues with the control arms?

 

[jikelly]

Well I am about to order a new set of rims. I am kinda scared since I couldn't find to much info on installing late model rims on my year mustang, but I'm going to get them anyway. Call me crazy.

 

[allcarfan]

Good luck, keep us informed

 

[bnickel]

if you got the spacers too, you shouldn't have any worries, i can show you how we rolled the lips on mine if you want, just PM me and ask. always glad to help if you need it.

 

[C.Harris]

Late model rims have way to much positive offset IMO. Our classics look better with a deeper dished wheel. I'd much rather have American Racing TT Ds on my '71 than the popular late model GT "bullitt" swap wheel simply because the deeper dish gives a more aggressive look!.

 

[joshs69stang]

Late model rims have way to much positive offset IMO. Our classics look better with a deeper dished wheel. I'd much rather have American Racing TT Ds on my '71 than the popular late model GT "bullitt" swap wheel simply because the deeper dish gives a more aggressive look!.

Does anyone know what the offset is on a 15x8 Cragar S/S wheel and a 15x7 Cragar S/S wheel, i would like to upgrade to some Armano 04 Dunamis wheels cuz i work at Discount Tire and get great deals, but i'd like to keep the same offset, and if i get a possitive offset of like.....25-45, will it fit in my wheel wells fine and not rub? car is not lowered yet, also if anyone could tell me if 18" wheels fit in a 69 mustang, i'd more than likely get 18x8