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Bob Holmes
07-23-2011, 09:35 AM
Wheel fitments for the SVO are fraught with issues, which generate numerous questions, answers, and experiences. It is essential to centralize the knowledge gained. So we ask you to post wheel issues only in this thread.

We will be moving ANY thread dealing with fitments of wheels for stock bodied SVOs here. Its not for pejorative reasons, its because we need to make it easier for all of us that are looking for alternatives to the stock wheels.

AMG 5 spokes on Craigslist @ blahblahblahcraigslist.com






Good question. But who cares - they're free, right?

You could always upgrade your SVO to a full AMG suspension.

Meotchh
07-23-2011, 09:50 AM
No they are not free.

The bolt pattern aint quite right there, but they would look good on the Mustang.

MikeFleming
07-23-2011, 11:14 AM
They'd be great if you needed to add some weight...

MikeFleming
07-25-2011, 09:26 AM
I talked with my neighbor Franz, an AMG factory-trained mechanic, and he said that if you're handy with a dremel tool, you can make them fit. You only need a couple millimeters for each hole - no problem. He said he would do it for you for $20, a six pack of Grolsch and an 8x10 color glossy of Sharon Stone in a bikini.

OnTheGoSVO
10-09-2011, 10:13 AM
"Page Not Found" good ole Craigslist...

I edited your edit to appeal me..ha ha :fi_av_smiles_y_6:

svslow
05-24-2012, 05:47 PM
Those wheels are either a 5x112 5x130 or a 5x120 the SVO is a 5x114.3 You could drill the holes out a little, however, I would recommend keeping your car off of any street or highway for the sake of other's safety. No matter how tight the lug nuts are, if the acorn of the lugnut doesn't fit in the wheel properly they will come loose.

Patrick
05-24-2012, 09:29 PM
^^^ The voice of reason!

Gyrhead
05-27-2012, 09:09 AM
I have a set of 17"x8"x45mm Torq-Thrusts from an alleged 06' GT (P/N 6R33-1007-CA..I hate new Ford part numbering) or so I've been told. I've been getting bounced around a ton between they will fit and won't and they'll hit the strut and they won't. I've been told the 05's and down are out and 05's and up are fine. WTF???? The more I research, the more confused I get. Here is what I know/believe to be true:

A-The car has Motorsport B springs
B-I understood the 9" Bullitts will hit, period
C-I believe I could get away with a 235/45 or 245/45 tire, but don't want to "roll" any sheetmetal
D-I realize the front center cap won't fit
E-When in doubt refer to item F
F-There may be something I missed

Can anyone here set the record straight for me on these confounded wheels? I want to be sure before I purchase new rubber for them!

etc1006
05-27-2012, 09:22 AM
AFAIK the 6 at the beginning does denote the year, and 235 tires will be best. You "may" be able to shave a little on the inside of the cap to get it to fit. Or take the stock grease cap to a Tractor Supply or the like and see if you can find one that'll fit that doesn't stick out as far.

Stinger
05-27-2012, 01:07 PM
I've got the Bullitt style wheels off my 06 GT on my SVO with stock GT tires (235/55/17...too tall for an SVO) and it doesn't seem to drag on the strut and is tucked in far enough to no have issues with the fender lip. A 235/45/17 would be shorter and have less sidewall bulge so it should have even more clearance.

mrzw70
05-27-2012, 02:41 PM
Just saw with my own two eyes today that the older bullit wheels '04 and older don't work on the front. Will require some machine work or complete removal of dust cap (maybe) or a 1/4" spacer to make them fit. Looked nice sitting on the hubs. '97 cobra wheels bolt right up in front and would be tire dependent as to fit and the older '01 ish mustang V-6 aluminum wheels bolt right up too. I hope this helps someone out here.

beeker
05-29-2012, 07:11 AM
Like I said in another thread I cut 1/4" off the front axle with a cut-off wheel on an angle grinder and flattened in the dust caps.
I also removed some of the plastic from the inside of the bullit cap with a dremel tool.

MikeFleming
05-29-2012, 09:23 AM
Paul - I have a set of 5zigen fn01r wheels in 17x8 -43mm with 245/40-17 tyres on my red car. The rear suspension and braking system is stock (except for KONI DA's with MM coil-overs - the rear shocks/springs are completely inside the wheel/tyre area) and the wheels clear just fine. iirc there's ~.75 inches of clearance between the tyre inside and the quad shock both. I have pics somewhere.

I SN-95'd (that's a verb, btw) the front of my car so I can't give any stock SVO fitment with a -43mm offset for you.

Bdbys59
06-10-2012, 01:18 PM
These are stock 05 V-6 wheels on my old 85. I had the hubs turned down a bit to fit the wheels with no problems. Of course the center cap di dnot fit and I was to lazy to check for any that might have.:cool:

Bob Holmes
06-10-2012, 02:55 PM
These are stock 05 V-6 wheels on my old 85. I had the hubs turned down a bit to fit the wheels with no problems. Of course the center cap di dnot fit and I was to lazy to check for any that might have.:cool:

I really like these, I might try and track some down.

stott
06-10-2012, 06:23 PM
hello

it'd be great if anyone could help me with aftermarket wheel fitment -

1. would 17x8 front / 17x9 rear work ok?

or if that's too aggressive, 17x7.5 / 17x8 is an option.

i'd like to go a little wider in the back, but don't want to make too much understeer. 17x7.5" is an available size for my wheel choice (42 or 45mm offset)

2. the stock wheel size is 16x7 with 43mm offset. is that correct?

3. how many mm of clearance can be lost, inner and outer, front and rear, vs. stock wheel fitment?

thank you

midnite855svo
07-07-2012, 08:22 PM
anyone know about 05-09 fr500's on stock svo suspension and springs? They are 17x9 so i am thinking that might be an issue

brownsvo
07-23-2012, 09:30 PM
anyone know about 05-09 fr500's on stock svo suspension and springs? They are 17x9 so i am thinking that might be an issue



i believe i read somewhere that 9s will hit on stock svo k/Arms.


I really would like a shopping list of junkyard parts to get to put the 94/95 hubs on. Seems every source i get is either doing it on a 5.0 or n/a 2.3 car.
I should of stored as much information as i could from the other site...shouldnt of taken it for granted that it would get ripped away one day.

MikeFleming
07-24-2012, 07:27 AM
I really would like a shopping list of junkyard parts to get to put the 94/95 hubs on. Really depends on how detailed you want to get.

Start with whichever sn95 spindle you prefer (straight or dogbone steering arm), and if you want to keep the SVO a-arms (gets difficult to connect the larger SVO arm lower BJ to the sn95 spindle - hole is smaller). You will need 17" or larger wheels to clear the 13" rotors. And FOX struts (not SVO). You may also need a bumpsteer kit - that needs to be measured first.

The springs used will depend on which lower arms you select and the ride height you desire. And some CC plates to correct camber/caster issues (or to allow the settings you want).

And what rear brakes are you going to run? May also need a smaller master cylinder.
Give us more info on what you want to do.


I should of stored as much information as i could from the other site...shouldnt of taken it for granted that it would get ripped away one day. Where do you think most of that information came from?

brownsvo
07-24-2012, 02:42 PM
I have no clue to be honest. I had never thought i would need a reason to replace the Svo Control arms so i never looked into it.
Im fairly new to the Svo as i bought mine maybe ~8 months ago, and 2 of those months ive been deployed. I joined the other site and the majority of your posts where already deleted so i only caught Quotes with your name.


i did find this tidbit from Maximum Motorsports page:

Stock SN95 front control arms can be installed on a 1984-86 SVO Mustang, along with a conventional spring in the stock location. SVO-specific springs cannot be used, as the relatively higher spring seat location of the SN95 control arm will raise the front of the car significantly; front springs (either stock or aftermarket) from a non-SVO application Mustang must be installed. Note that the 1999-2004 arms provide more tire clearance, allowing a tighter turning radius. The ball joint's pivot point will be raised by about 1/2", which will in turn lower the front roll center. The swaybar end-link mounting location on the stock control arm is further inboard, which will reduce the effective swaybar rate by about 8% (This will help reduce understeer.


with this in mind i could go to the JY and pull everything control arm/brake related and hobble it together to get an overall nice-r package. what worries me the most is starting the project and running into an issue where a weekend project turns into a week project because of incompatibilities. (aux shaft did this to me lol). i guess what im looking for is a JY list of items to get to replace the obsolete svo suspension stuff with stock sn95 stuff.

Bob Holmes
07-24-2012, 06:07 PM
This is the wheel thread. I think it would be great to go through that conversion in the suspension section...;)

brownsvo
07-24-2012, 10:39 PM
I have these long posts, then someone says something and i think, "why didnt i think about that in the first place" LoL

i wish it was always this easy.. i was thinking so hard about it and focused on this post i didnt bother the suspension thread. I found it :)

thanks.

Lanes84s
08-07-2012, 06:06 AM
I've been looking for tires for my '84 SVO for this winter. I've been told ONLY 225/50/16 and ONLY mustang wheels will fit. But I've also been told Bullit wheels fit too but the ones I'm looking at have a different tire on them

Here's the link ( http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/3168506924.html )

Great thanks if you know if they will/won't fit

brsvo
08-07-2012, 09:48 AM
I believe its the 05 and up rims that have the right offset. The 04 and older won't work. It doesn't say if they are 16 or 17" wheels but I am guessing 17 so the tires won't swap to your rims either.

Chalky
08-07-2012, 12:36 PM
You can fit a 245/45/16 on the stock rim without and problems. For wheels, '05 and up is the way to go and it's more about the hub diameter than the offset. For example, you can fit 98 Cobra wheels but the inner hub needs to be machined a bit.

Lanes84s
08-07-2012, 12:40 PM
Thanks, I gave Bruce a call on this and he said it's probably easier to just go with purchasing some tires instead...if the 245 somethings work then that might be the way to go too cuz they are cheap. I have the stock rims on there I just need tires for this winter :(

Bob Holmes
08-19-2012, 09:36 PM
Ok, I really want to go to 17" rims. I'm seeing takeoffs in the +40mm to +45mm range. Even saw some interesting Explorer wheels in a +38. I see that Mike purchased some wheels in a +43.

Since I still think in Imperial units, what does all that mm stuff mean to a wheel purchaser? I'd really like to get the +40mm wheels, how much hacking will I need to get the 7" wide wheel to fit?

Lanes84s
08-20-2012, 09:01 AM
Ok, I really want to go to 17" rims. I'm seeing takeoffs in the +40mm to +45mm range. Even saw some interesting Explorer wheels in a +38. I see that Mike purchased some wheels in a +43.

Since I still think in Imperial units, what does all that mm stuff mean to a wheel purchaser? I'd really like to get the +40mm wheels, how much hacking will I need to get the 7" wide wheel to fit?

http://www.svocop.com/forum/showthread.php?981-You-guys-were-right-Kind-of

Check out this posting, it'll help a little bit...I put a 235/45/17 on my svo w/ a +42mm offset no problem on the rear, but the rotors on the front are the thing that'll kill you for sure. I'm getting mine cut, we'll see tonight if it worked. I'm almost certain you can't go lower or higher than 40mm or 45mm. Good luck and post some pictures :D

Bob Holmes
08-20-2012, 05:35 PM
Thanks a bunch.

Lanes84s
08-20-2012, 06:14 PM
I will post some pictures of the rotors tomorrow, I painted them. I will try to get them on tomorrow and take pictures, but I don't really know how much this will help you. (These will be posted on the other thread

midnite855svo
09-27-2012, 08:36 AM
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa87/midnite9150/IMG_0569.jpg

96 cobras with 245/40/17 fit on stock suspension :)

Meotchh
09-29-2012, 11:57 AM
:like3:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa87/midnite9150/IMG_0569.jpg

96 cobras with 245/40/17 fit on stock suspension :)

Bob Holmes
09-29-2012, 02:18 PM
Hmmm, didn't think those worked. How about the 10th anni Cobra wheels? I want some 17" wheels that are not Bullits.

My car is lowered at least 1.5 inches.

Meotchh
09-29-2012, 04:56 PM
Hmmm, didn't think those worked.

Bob,
They do sort of work. They stick out a little. If you have stock ride height they will only scrub when you turn sharply on a slope. If your car is lowered, you will have an issue with the wheels above.

brownsvo
10-27-2012, 07:50 AM
how do yall feel about 17s-18s? i like the look of 18s on a fox..I planned to stick with 16s but they seem limited so 17s seem to be the next option. Im not even sure if the 18in Stock take offs (11-12yr) would fit offset wise. I guess i dont even know where to start when mixing and matching the control arms.


goals are..
-lowering the car (probably sve springs)
-Sn95 control arms/spindles/brakes.. if i cant find the ultra rare 94/95 i will end up with 96~99 v6 stuff since they litter my junkyard.

how is driving with larger than stock wheels? will my mpg (lol) suffer or would it make my tired 4 banger work harder on my short 2mi jaunts to work? :)

blam, found my answer for what for what
http://www.mylrs.com/blogs/lrs/archive/2010/10/15/mustang-wheel-and-tire-guide.aspx

fxps02
02-17-2013, 08:59 AM
I've got the Bullitt style wheels off my 06 GT on my SVO with stock GT tires (235/55/17...too tall for an SVO) and it doesn't seem to drag on the strut and is tucked in far enough to no have issues with the fender lip. A 235/45/17 would be shorter and have less sidewall bulge so it should have even more clearance.
Did the OEM Bullitt style wheels fit without issue including center cap? Are you running stock SVO spindles/rotors/brakes?

Jcamper
02-18-2013, 09:24 PM
17x9 wheels all around. I have 255/40/17s on the front and 265/40/17s on the back in this photo (Dunlop Star Specs). Reason I got those tires was to try to fit 265s on the front without rubbing, and they only barely graze the inner fender liner if backing up with wheel cranked all the way. I autocrossed once with this setup, then switched so I had the 265s in the front. Only rubbing I had was the back fender just a touch. Need another mm or two of offset. These are 35 offset Team Dynamics Racing wheels. I had to have the inner hub diameter turned to fit over the stock hub. I figure I will switch out the rear axle at some point and they will fit perfectly.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f126/jcamper/SVO/153.jpg

This is with H&R "Race" springs, poly isolators front and rear, and MM caster/camber plates. The camber helps fit the bigger tires up front, but I have room to give before I hit the strut, honestly I think about 37 or 38mm offset and they would be perfect (with 255 width tires). Yes, I took a tire iron and some tin snips to my rear fenders to "help".

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f126/jcamper/SVO/IMG_0329.jpg

J

Chalky
02-18-2013, 09:50 PM
Looks awesome mate!!! Those wheels are killer!!

quikup
04-07-2013, 08:06 PM
I found a set of 2010 Bullit wheels on ebay, nearly new, for under $100 each. I had the spokes painted to match my 1D body. The rims were mounted with Hankook 235 45 17's. The 86 is at standard ride height. The rear fit without a problem. I used a 5/16" aluminum spacer from Jegs on the front, it also required longer 3" wheel studs also from Jegs there was no problem with the grease cap with the spacer in place. I used the stock SVO lug nuts which bottomed out on the studs, so I had to cut off the non threaded portion of the studs and the all went well. The result is awesome! The look now has some agression. I've seen torque settings in the 80-105 ft./lbs for the studs anybody know the proper torque? At any rate if you change the stud length - drive then retorque several times after short trips. The tires fit within the wheel arches just fine. Hope this helps those considering late model Bullets.

MikeFleming
04-08-2013, 11:02 AM
The threads are 1/2-20 so 95-105 is correct. Recheck after each track session.

BLK BRD 88
04-10-2013, 09:37 AM
I am running 245/45/17 tires mounted on 2005 Bullitts on my 84 and they fit like a glove with no rubbing even on hard turns & bumps.
The only problem is the front cap doesn't fit without modifications.
Ron

mosvo
05-23-2013, 05:31 AM
I know that wheels are a common problem with the svo so I went off all the forums i could find about wheels that fit and i think that i found some that I like and im pretty sure will fit but i figured i would run them by the professionals before i buy them.
Will these fit my 1985.5 svo

http://www.americanmuscle.com/solidblack-bullitt-wheels-0509.html#shop-by1 (http://www.americanmuscle.com/solidblack-bullitt-wheels-0509.html#shop-by1)

http://www.americanmuscle.com/solidblack-bullitt-wheels-0509.html#shop-by1 (http://www.americanmuscle.com/solidblack-bullitt-wheels-0509.html#shop-by1)

stott
05-24-2013, 02:24 PM
i've heard it said over and over that svo's are hard to fit wheels on.

i'm here to say that it's simply not true. as long as you get the correct offset these cars can run 9" front and and probably 10" in the back, although i have a 9" square setup. maybe very large tires in the front isn't doable .

i'm running 17x9 +35 offset wheels and they fit really nicely. 245/40/17 tires.

edit: this is with stock geometry suspension. i even have front coilovers which reduces inboard clearance by about .5", so you could even still go bigger.

SVOC
05-25-2013, 05:54 AM
if i cant find the ultra rare 94/95


Wrench-A-Part down on HWY71 has them on a very regular basis, just make a regular trips down here ;)

But seriously, they have an on line inventory that is 99.9% correct all the time:

http://www.wrenchapart.com/


Now as for wheels and tires, here's my 1985.5 SVO with 255-50-16's on stock wheels:



https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/382505_10152860108775529_176084934_n.jpg

Here is the 1986 SVO with the "Waffle" 1995 GT wheels, with incorrect 225-55-16's:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/62678_10152782515035529_500888731_n.jpg


And I just bought Todd Covini's wheels off his American Iron car. I'll see if I can get a better picture of them:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394872_10151355940844557_1148003045_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/579019_10200770082004973_225849009_n.jpg

Laredo
05-29-2013, 06:05 PM
Anyone happen to have a hub easily accessible? Looking for this measurement for a potential wheel fit (without having to drive over to storage garage and remove a wheel).

SVOC
06-01-2013, 04:53 AM
Ah finally found one:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/154112_10151355772529557_668244684_n.jpg

brownsvo
06-01-2013, 06:02 AM
i posted that i couldnt find a 94/95, deployed, came back , and my pick and pull has 2 sitting next to each other. That was the day my engine started knocking lol.

Jack Hidley
06-08-2013, 04:42 PM
Laredo,

What hub measurement are you looking for?

Patrick
06-08-2013, 08:52 PM
He most likely wants the hubcentric measurement, but if there is other pertinent info, this wheel thread is the most likely place for people to look for it. :)

Jack Hidley
06-08-2013, 09:36 PM
All Ford 5-lug disc brake hubs and wheels use a nominal diameter of 2.775". The hub is slightly smaller than this, while the wheel is slightly larger than this.

Laredo
06-09-2013, 02:46 AM
Thanks Jack and Pat. That is confirmed by photos below. So as long as I get lug-centric wheels with a hub size bigger than 2.775, I should be good to go, yes?

Jack Hidley
06-09-2013, 10:48 AM
Laredo,

The height of the hub pilot and grease cap on the Fox hubs/rotors is fairly tall. Some of the SN95 wheels will not fit on them due to the low profile center cap on the wheels. I don't remember which ones.

escogt
06-17-2013, 04:07 PM
Just recently I put '97 Cobras on my 9L with 245/40 Potenzas. Love the look!!

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq231/escogt/1986%20%209L%20Mustang%20SVO%20BWD/CIMG3459_zps2f026755.jpg (http://s451.photobucket.com/user/escogt/media/1986%20%209L%20Mustang%20SVO%20BWD/CIMG3459_zps2f026755.jpg.html)

BLK BRD 88
06-17-2013, 04:27 PM
Just recently I put '97 Cobras on my 9L with 245/40 Potenzas. Love the look!!



Those Cobras look great on your car. Are you still planning on selling it?
Ron

escogt
06-17-2013, 05:20 PM
Those Cobras look great on your car. Are you still planning on selling it?
Ron

Thanks Ron.
Nah, gonna keep it around a while. I love the damn thing. lol

BrianM
06-20-2013, 04:31 AM
Just recently I put '97 Cobras on my 9L with 245/40 Potenzas. Love the look!!

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq231/escogt/1986%20%209L%20Mustang%20SVO%20BWD/CIMG3459_zps2f026755.jpg (http://s451.photobucket.com/user/escogt/media/1986%20%209L%20Mustang%20SVO%20BWD/CIMG3459_zps2f026755.jpg.html)F
Man I so want a set of those for mine.

escogt
06-23-2013, 06:53 AM
Man I so want a set of those for mine.

I hear ya Bry!! It's like they were meant for SVO's.

84svounoh
02-11-2014, 07:03 PM
Sooo what do you guys think? I plan on getting the sn95 spindles and lca do you think I could fit these? I am willing to roll the fenders

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=4698806540BML&wheelMake=Enkei+Performance&wheelModel=Lusso&wheelFinish=Black+w%2FMach+Lip&showRear=yes&selectedRear=4698906540BML&autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Mustang+GT+Coupe&autoYear=2005&autoModClar=&filterFinish=All&filterSize=18&filterBrand=Enkei+Performance&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All&filterWeight=All&sort=Brand

Laredo
02-12-2014, 07:01 AM
Sooo what do you guys think? I plan on getting the sn95 spindles and lca do you think I could fit these? I am willing to roll the fenders...

The offset is very close to stock (within 3mm), and if you go with the 8" width so should be able to fit without fender rolling. But with the 18" wheel you're going to need a very narrow sidewall (35 or 40 series) to keep your overall diameter somewhat close to stock, for both fit and appearance.

84svounoh
02-12-2014, 09:23 AM
Well I would like the staggered look with the 9" in the back and 8s up front. Thank you!

Laredo
02-12-2014, 01:28 PM
Well I would like the staggered look with the 9" in the back...

This is going to require careful fitment measurements and/or modifications. Pretty sure they won't fit in stock setup.

84svounoh
02-12-2014, 02:08 PM
Well I plan on stretching the tires a little and I'll roll the fenders

svobrad
04-01-2014, 09:43 AM
Update:
I had been asking questions about using the 17" x 8" Cobra wheels all around (F8ZZ Ford part no.) all silver.....

They fit perfectly, no machining on the hubs at all. Used SVO lug nuts and the Cobra center caps. Used 245/45/17 tires all around. The clearance on the front is perfect even using the 'B' lowering springs. My locking lug nut was the over ride type so did not fit the center cap hole - could have dremmeled the hole. The smaller locking nut would have worked fine. The silver wheel looks good on the silver car. Also painted the calipers w/ high heat paint. Brakes certainly ventilate now.............

MikeFleming
04-01-2014, 10:10 AM
Note the 245/45-17 outer diameter is slightly larger than the stock 225/50-16. Iirc a 245/40-17 is very close to the stock tyre diameter.

escogt
04-01-2014, 03:20 PM
Note the 245/45-17 outer diameter is slightly larger than the stock 225/50-16. Iirc a 245/40-17 is very close to the stock tyre diameter.

Yup, which is why I went with 245/40 Potenzas all around.

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq231/escogt/1986%20%209L%20Mustang%20SVO%20BWD/IMG_20130720_143924_221_zps62ef6506.jpg (http://s451.photobucket.com/user/escogt/media/1986%20%209L%20Mustang%20SVO%20BWD/IMG_20130720_143924_221_zps62ef6506.jpg.html)

84svounoh
04-03-2014, 12:42 PM
I wish I had a crew of SVO's to mob around with lol.

escogt
04-03-2014, 05:21 PM
I wish I had a crew of SVO's to mob around with lol.

HaHa This pic was taken at the four eye 'Fox-A-Que' held at Bethpage State Park on Long Island. Going on 6 years this July. Great time indeed!!

Jack B
05-15-2014, 10:13 AM
What do you guys think about the fitment of the 2013-14 V6 premium wheel? 17x7. I'm still trying to find the exact offset and backspace on these.

http://www.carrentingreviews.com/2013/04/26/2014-ford-mustang-v6-premium-convertible/

Jack Hidley
05-15-2014, 10:35 AM
Those wheels are probably 39mm/5.54".

Jack B
05-15-2014, 04:54 PM
Darn. was hoping for closer to the '05+ bullit wheel BS.

Has anyone successfully used Weld drag wheels on a stock suspension? I don't mind going to 15" rim as drag radials are easier to find...the backspace seems to not be SVO friendly....

svono50
05-15-2014, 08:24 PM
Darn. was hoping for closer to the '05+ bullit wheel BS.

Has anyone successfully used Weld drag wheels on a stock suspension? I don't mind going to 15" rim as drag radials are easier to find...the backspace seems to not be SVO friendly....

Yep, been there and done that. Back when I drag raced my SVO (most of the 90's), I had a set of slicks/skinnies on Draglites that I used for a couple of summers. I had 15x3.5's up front and 15x7's out back. The rears had the 5.5" backspacing and cleared the stock calipers just fine. The slicks were Mickey Thompson ET Drags in 26x8.5 and the skinnies were Nova 165R15's. They got me into the high 1.7's for 60ft, fun stuff at the time.

7157 7158

Jack B
05-16-2014, 04:29 AM
Thanks for info and pics! I was under the impression that 5.5" backspacing was not enough but your pics prove otherwise. I also have a 86 1C.

Did you ever try the 15x7 rim on the front just to check clearance?

Under Pressure
09-06-2014, 02:10 PM
Will these fit? They are strong.76407641

Jack B
09-06-2014, 02:52 PM
I got a set of Motegi MR128's 16x7 5.77bs 45mm offset. Had a brand new set of stock size g-Force radials so I stayed with 16"s.

SchoolBoy
04-26-2016, 06:09 PM
So here are some wheels I have been looking at based on these numbers....
Stock svo specs
size 16x7
bolt pattern 5x114.3
back spacing 5.625"
Offset +43mm
hub hole 70.3mm

With these numbers in mind I have found these....

Konig Backbone wheels - BC67514405 in 16x7 http://www.autoanything.com/wheels-rims/77A8347A3930749.aspx
Avid.1 AV-06 - AV0617805H42HB 17x8 http://www.nlmotoring.com/Avid-1-AV-06-Wheels-17x8-Hyper-Black-p/av0617805h42hb.htm
TSW Vale 17x8 http://www.performanceplustire.com/products/wheels/searchType/searchByVehicle/year/2005/make/FORD/model/MUSTANG%20GT/applicationID/11204/wheelSize/17/productID/18387/wheelDataID/245333
RaceLine 131S EVO 17x7.5 http://www.performanceplustire.com/products/wheels/searchType/searchByVehicle/year/2005/make/FORD/model/MUSTANG%20GT/applicationID/11204/wheelSize/17/productID/18434/wheelDataID/246229
Enkei Fujin 17x7.5 http://www.performanceplustire.com/products/wheels/searchType/searchByVehicle/year/2005/make/FORD/model/MUSTANG%20GT/applicationID/11204/wheelSize/17/productID/12045/wheelDataID/111893
Enkei SR6 17x7.5 http://www.performanceplustire.com/products/wheels/searchType/searchByVehicle/year/2005/make/FORD/model/MUSTANG%20GT/applicationID/11204/wheelSize/17/productID/13726/wheelDataID/158387


And here you can find the correct rings to make these wheels hub centric http://www.1010tires.com/accessories/T3/Hub-Centre-Rings-%28Set-of-4%29-HRMX-1011-p60632


Personally I'm tempted to try the Konig or the avid.1's

baltimucho
04-27-2016, 09:05 AM
I'm a huge fan of both styles, but the AVID's have a little more win for me. I like that the spokes are thicker without being tapered.

SchoolBoy
04-27-2016, 07:47 PM
Ya they kind remind me of the roh zr6 that look oh so good on the svo's.