Need help 65 mustang 17’’ wheel fitment

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Hi Guys,
Finally, I am ready to order 17’’ wheels, trying to achieve a nice looking stance but I am overseas so I can’t really mess this up. I have to be sure. I need your help/suggestions with sizing. Obviously fitment depends on many factors but maybe there is somebody out there having a similar/same setup either on the front or rear. My front suspension is Heidt’s Superride II with 2’’ dropped spindles and 12’’ Wilwood brakes. Rear suspension is TCP G-Bar. I think, on the rear I would be OK with 17x8 4.75 BS and 235/45 or even 245/45. On the front I am not sure if I should go with 17x7 or 17x8 and what BS in both cases? Tire would be probably 225/45, right???

Thanks in advance,
Mert

 

coolblue65

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I have 17x8, 4.75" BS with 235/45 on all 4 corners. Fits well.

 

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coolblue65 said:

I have 17x8, 4.75" BS with 235/45 on all 4 corners. Fits well.

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Looking at your sig your suspension sounds real close to mine, can you post a few pics of your car? I am planning on 17" later this winter.

 

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make sure your front brakes dont move the wheels out.I think some Wilwoods do.

 

coolblue65

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Fstbk said:

Looking at your sig your suspension sounds real close to mine, can you post a few pics of your car? I am planning on 17" later this winter.

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Sure, I can take some new pics tomorrow afternoon.

 

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I have 17 by 8`s.

With 4 inch bs, and the wheel weights hit the upper control arm... Stock suspension though.

 

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you have dropped spindles and want 17" wheels?

 

coolblue65

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Here are a few pics, regular wheel weights did hit my upper control arm as well, I just switched to the sticky weights and it solved that problem.

 

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Thanks Coolblue, I am looking at some TQ thrust D style wheels, did you have any issues with the caliper and wheel fitment?

 

coolblue65

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I currently have Granada brakes on the front, and no I have not had any caliper clearance issues, there is in fact plenty of room. I have tested fit the 2005 mustang calipers and rotors and there should be plenty of clearance as well. The only ones you may have a problem with are the cobra set up.

 

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very nice coolblue! I have been planning on going to 235's all the way around also.

 

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Coolblue!
Did your Granada rotors moved the wheel further out or is it in stock location?
What about the 2005 rotors, did they move the wheel further out?

Viking

 

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I have 17x8's 4.5" BS 235's Granada brakes. Wheels fit the same as stock drums.

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Old School Saleen wheels!!
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coolblue65

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2jzpony said:

Coolblue!
Did your Granada rotors moved the wheel further out or is it in stock location?
What about the 2005 rotors, did they move the wheel further out?

Viking

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As far as the Granada's go I really couldn't tell you for sure as I did it so long ago, but as Z06killlin stated I am pretty sure they did not.

The 2005 GT rotors I only test fit in the wheels with a hub, but that being said the rotor is probably slightly thicker then drums were- but that would be minimal, and shouldn't be noticeable or effect anything.

12sec67- Thanks, just an FYI I will sometimes get a bit of tire rub with the 235s on full lock of the steering wheel, but thats a rare occasion.