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    4/08/2021 1:48 PM  #1

    Deb
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    Dreaded wheels and tires question

    I hate making this post because i don't care one bit about wheels and tires..but here goes

    1965 Mustang with Heidts Mustang II suspension
    Rear is 9 inch Lincoln Versailles

    I want to just bolt something decent looking up.  I'd love to find a used wheel/tire combo on craigslist.  

    I have a couple of the 05-09 mustang wheels that I really like the look of on this car, but the wheels won't fit over the hub.  I have a brake lathe and could turn the hubs down, but has anyone ever done that?  I'd rather not go to the trouble if it's not going to work.  

    Does anyone know what will bolt straight up?  They don't have to be the latest and greatest thing, just something to get this on the road that are not ugly.  Something that will be good for a few years of use.   

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    4/08/2021 3:52 PM  #2

    MS
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    Re: Dreaded wheels and tires question

    Backspacing is everything.  In the rear, a 17x8 with 5.5” backspacing fits perfect with a Versailles rear end. 

    No idea with the Heidts front end. Maybe someone else has fitted some on one of those

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    4/09/2021 1:10 PM  #3

    Nos681
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    Re: Dreaded wheels and tires question

    MS...what’s the width for the stock Versailles 9”?
    5.5” b.s.?
    Hmmm?

    Last edited by Nos681 (4/09/2021 1:11 PM)

     

    4/11/2021 3:40 PM  #4

    BobE
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    Re: Dreaded wheels and tires question

    I have the R&C MII front end, they recommend if using a 7" wide wheel, and to have a 4" to 4.5" backspacing.  I have 15x7" wheels w/3.75" BS, 225/60-15 tires, the tires are close to the fender, but do not rub.
    Suggest contacting Heidt's, they may offer similar advice.

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    4/12/2021 5:32 PM  #5

    RTM
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    Re: Dreaded wheels and tires question

    I have the R&C front set up and I also read that they suggest a 7 inch wide rim for the front but they say you can run an 8 inch wide front rim but better get the back spacing dead on.  I hope to be measuring the front here real soon.

     

     

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