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They were available in a few different offsets and backspacing. So really you'll have to test fit to know
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
They were available in a few different offsets and backspacing. So really you'll have to test fit to know
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I've attached the photos of the exact wheels where they were purchased from a year ago. If you tell me there's a chance they'll fit, I'll go over there with a jack and try them. (He's like an hour away). Thanksn again for your insight.
 

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Too deep for the front. They will bolt up but you won't be able to turN. rim will hit a arm

Perfect fit for rear though.
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
Too deep for the front. They will bolt up but you won't be able to turN. rim will hit a arm

Perfect fit for rear though.
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Damn! $500 and they only had 4k miles on them. No flaws. . I guess I'll just have to throw spacer on my bullets up front and buy new tires. Thanks for input
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
Too deep for the front. They will bolt up but you won't be able to turN. rim will hit a arm

Perfect fit for rear though.
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Lastly, would a different size tires work on those wheels for the front? Or I'll have to more than likely run a 17 x 8 up front?
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
Too deep for the front. They will bolt up but you won't be able to turN. rim will hit a arm

Perfect fit for rear though.
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So messing with the 92 right now. My current wheels those 05+ bullets are already hitting the a frame. I have attached a photo of my wheels fully turned until it hits that A frame. Lol. So I already didn't have a ton of turning radius. Will those fr500 give me the same ty turning radius as my current setup, or will it be worse?
 

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The 2005 17x8s are +45mm offset and 6.25" of backspace.

For comparison, a 2004 17x8 is +30mm and 5.72" of backspace. With those specs, the rim won't hit but the tire might hit the inside of the fender well instead.

Offset is the key with regards to how the front wheels pivot when steering and if they will hit the arms
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
The 2005 17x8s are +45mm offset and 6.25" of backspace.

For comparison, a 2004 17x8 is +30mm and 5.72" of backspace. With those specs, the rim won't hit but the tire might hit the inside of the fender well instead.

Offset is the key with regards to how the front wheels pivot when steering and if they will hit the arms
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Man you don't know how much I appreciate you taking the time to help me out! So the fr500 offset is +30, if they will fit I may just grab them, and put new tires on the front.... they are same all the way around so I can keep the take off tires and put them on back when I melt those off. I suppose. He's going to meet me half way and throw them on and see what happens.... assuming I understood you correctly, and my above statements make sense. Thank you sir
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
The 2005 17x8s are +45mm offset and 6.25" of backspace.

For comparison, a 2004 17x8 is +30mm and 5.72" of backspace. With those specs, the rim won't hit but the tire might hit the inside of the fender well instead.

Offset is the key with regards to how the front wheels pivot when steering and if they will hit the arms
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Quick update, so I met up with the guy and the wheels actually fit. They gave literally just enough clearance to where I can turn my wheel as much as possible and the u have 1/16th of an inch before I hit the a frame. I was shocked. The tires sit out about 1/2 inch further than I liked, but I said the hell with it, it was a good deal. I'm sure if I go to lower it later, I will need to do serious suspension mods. Backs fit perfectly like you said. I was excited.
 

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Nice. Pics?
 

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Only photo I have right now.....
 

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