what were stock rims for 68s

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

 

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These:

 

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

 

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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.

 

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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

 

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shoguun said:

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

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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.

 

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

 

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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

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shoguun said:

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

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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.

 

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2+2GT said:

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.

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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.

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Shelby Kelsey Hayes wheels are nice.

 

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sparx said:

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

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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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