New wheel headaches..

[StadEMS3]

ordered some new bling for the car, Boyd Coddington Smoothie II's. They came in the other day and I have had nothing but issues with them... Please, let me vent...

1. I got front 18x9 w/245/40's and rear 18x10 w/295/35's that the mustang web site claims they will fit my car. Plus Boyds site claim they will fit.
2. I go to install the back steamrollers and they won't work with my spacers because of the studs holding them on. Boyds don't have the extra holes or space like a lot of wheels do for mounting spacers. So, I carefully drill holes to accomodate the spacer studs and go to mount them. Now the lug nuts that hold the spacers on are in the way!! So, I had take 1/8" off of them... I realize that this was my problem not Boyds so I adapted and overcame.
3. I go to put the lug nuts on and out of my extensive collection of tools I don't have a socket that will fit in the small size hole for the lug nuts. I have to go to 3 different stores to find a thin wall socket that barely fits.
4. The back wheels are finaly on and looks bad ass.
5. Pull the car outta of the garage out so I can put the front wheels on. I get the Boyds up on the studs and... MOTHER F*%!KER!!! they don't clear my cobra brakes and put a big scrape on the caliper paint!!! I am livid at this point...
6. I try to call Cruizin Concepts to have a little chat with them and they are busy.
7. I end up calling Maximum Motorsports for some 1/4" spacers for the front. He said he hears about it this quite abit about Boyds and Foose wheels... The spacers should be in by next week. I hope no more problems.

Again, I checked Boyds & Cruizin' says these will fit. If they don't clear factory Cobra brakes them they should make note of it.

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[Methodical]

Don't feel alone. I had the same problem clearing the front Cobra calipers with the ARE Torque Thrust IIs (17x9.5). ARE's catalog says they fit the 94-95 Mustangs. When I called about the issue the rep said Oh yeah they won't clear the Cobra front calipers. The 1/4" spacer did the trick, however, it made the tire stick out just a little but I can live with it but that's probably because I have 275/40s up front. Maybe if I'd gone with 255s, it would not be a problem.

 

[Pokageek]

I don't understand.. he has 18" rims and they still need a spacer? Why? Yours are 17".. Also, my bullets are 17" and fit with no spacer needed.. what gives? is there a 17" chrome bullet not needing spacer.

 

[StadEMS3]

Diameter is not the problem, the backside of spokes hit the front face of the caliper. you see it on a lot of new cars with aluminum wheels, looks like a fraction of an inch clearence between the backside of the wheel and the calipers. Hopefully the 1/4" spacers won't be to noticible. Methodical, do you have a pic of the front wheels and spacer installed?

 

[Methodical]

Diameter is not the problem, the backside of spokes hit the front face of the caliper. you see it on a lot of new cars with aluminum wheels, looks like a fraction of an inch clearence between the backside of the wheel and the calipers. Hopefully the 1/4" spacers won't be to noticible. Methodical, do you have a pic of the front wheels and spacer installed?

What kind of a picture do you want or what is it that you want to see. I can take one for you. Let me know.

 

[inphiniti]

from one fellow DFG owner to another, ur car looks great! still crossin my fingers on some SVO side skirts like urself...

hope those spacers resolve everythin!

 

[StadEMS3]

I just want to see how far the front tires stick out, is it that noticable? I'm realy picky if doesn't look right. Maybe a shot looking down the side of the car? I would appreciate it.

I see you have 275's up front, wow. I only have 245's maybe I'll be ok, I hope.

 

[StadEMS3]

from one fellow DFG owner to another, ur car looks great! still crossin my fingers on some SVO side skirts like urself...

hope those spacers resolve everythin!

I wish you good luck on the SVO/Borla side exhuast, they are not made anymore and I know they are very hard to find. I have some friends that want them too. I know you can still find the CDC ones but they are urathane and use single exhaust tip dynomax mufflers.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

What is the offset of those wheels??

 

[gcomfx.com]

So you drilled in between the lug holes on the inside of the rear wheels? Are you worried you might have thrown the balance off? I would consider getting them rebalanced to make sure they don't wear out your new tires.

 

[StadEMS3]

I haven't found the offset yet, all I know is that they claim to fit. As far as the balance goes, I think the holes that close to the center of the wheel on the rear of the car should not make a difference. The holes are 1/2" wide by 3/8" deep. I will definately keep an eye on it though.

 

[inphiniti]

I wish you good luck on the SVO/Borla side exhuast, they are not made anymore and I know they are very hard to find. I have some friends that want them too. I know you can still find the CDC ones but they are urathane and use single exhaust tip dynomax mufflers.

thank you sir! i actually found a set of used borla exhaust that i might be pickin up and have someone who knows someone whos workin on a replica set of SVOs....

but yes, im runnin 275s up front and everything seems pretty good... probably a little better once i run the 03/04 cobra front a-arms and mm c/c plates

cant wait to see the car with the front rims on!

 

[Methodical]

I just want to see how far the front tires stick out, is it that noticable? I'm realy picky if doesn't look right. Maybe a shot looking down the side of the car? I would appreciate it.

I see you have 275's up front, wow. I only have 245's maybe I'll be ok, I hope.

Hell, you are in Waldorf and I am in Clinton. Just come and see the car for yourself or we can meet, maybe at Waldorf Ford, Lowes or HD. I will PM you my cell. Let me know.

Peace