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9/17/2021 12:26 AM  #1


Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

wanting to put some Mustangsteve big Brakes on my 65 gonna take these off 14 is to small


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9/17/2021 4:36 AM  #2


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

I don’t think either will fit that ‘71 SS No Run😁

 

9/18/2021 11:34 AM  #3


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

BILLY!........don't chew put those big old rims with 'rubber band sized' tyres on that sweeeet ride!
What about those 16" you had on the other one?!
PERFECT fit ....IMHO.
6sal6


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9/18/2021 1:13 PM  #4


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

6sally6 wrote:

BILLY!........don't chew put those big old rims with 'rubber band sized' tyres on that sweeeet ride!
What about those 16" you had on the other one?!
PERFECT fit ....IMHO.
6sal6

That's what I am gonna do but I need some power Disc Brakes too trying to decide which kit to buy.

 


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9/19/2021 12:29 PM  #5


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

6sally6 wrote:

BILLY!........don't chew put those big old rims with 'rubber band sized' tyres on that sweeeet ride!
What about those 16" you had on the other one?!
PERFECT fit ....IMHO.
6sal6

That's what I am gonna do but I need some power Disc Brakes too trying to decide which kit to buy.

 

With 16" wheels you will have no problems fitting up to 12" rotors.  I have 12.19's from Wilwood and they fit with about 1/16" clearance.  I spent a lot of time fitting my steel wheels.  I ended up with 16x7 and 4.25 backspacing.

I don't like 17"s.  Not enough side wall. I think the proportions on 16's look better.
 


Original owner - 351w,T-5, 4whl disks, power R&P
 

9/19/2021 3:42 PM  #6


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

I put 15" rims on mine with SSBC discs on the front. It was a good cheap kit, easy to fit as well. I would probably get the Mustang Steve brake booster though.


1964-1/2 D Code Coupe - 289 V8, 4 Speed Toploader, 3.00 ratio rear, Autolite 4100 Carb, 15" tires, Pertronix ignition
 

9/19/2021 5:42 PM  #7


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

Pantera wheels are a thing now (1970's Ford powered mid engine sports car).  Personally I dig the way they look.  Chip Foose, Pantera East, and at least one other make upsized versions of the original 15" Campagnolo wheels.  Might be your thing - might not.

 

9/20/2021 8:22 AM  #8


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

Check tire size and options, 16"s are becoming the odd size. 15" look and ride best, but you pay $$$ for an old tire design. Nothing beats Magnum 500's and BFG's.

There are a ton of tire brands and sizes available in 17", 

Make sure to check caliper spacing of the wheel once you decide on brakes, its not just the diameter of the wheel but also the spoke design and spacing from the mounting surface. 
 

 

9/20/2021 10:21 AM  #9


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

15 inch rubber sizes are getting weeded out.
  Although I prefer a summer tire the only option for me seems to be BFG Radial T/A which I am ok with.
I had BFG g force sport comp ll’s previously and loved them, too bad they stopped making them in the sizes I wanted.
I still think 15’s look best on early Mustangs.


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9/20/2021 10:57 AM  #10


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

BFG's or Cooper Cobra Radial T/A are nice 15" tires..

 

9/20/2021 3:12 PM  #11


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

BFG T/A and Cooper G/t are both all season tires, I’d like a summer tire.


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9/20/2021 5:49 PM  #12


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

This 65 has 14"s


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9/20/2021 6:31 PM  #13


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

Formula 1 has 13 inch.


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9/20/2021 6:36 PM  #14


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

Bearing Bob wrote:

Formula 1 has 13 inch.

so does some go carts lol
 


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9/20/2021 7:59 PM  #15


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

Bearing Bob wrote:

Formula 1 has 13 inch.

so does some go carts lol
 

How about the real Mini with 10" wheels!
 


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9/20/2021 8:00 PM  #16


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

Austin Mini had 3.5x10, about roller skate size!


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9/21/2021 12:37 AM  #17


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

This is what I vave on my car BILLY -

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sdk-lw20-50754b

I like the classic look


1964-1/2 D Code Coupe - 289 V8, 4 Speed Toploader, 3.00 ratio rear, Autolite 4100 Carb, 15" tires, Pertronix ignition
 

9/21/2021 6:58 AM  #18


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

I order 15" tires and wheels a couple years ago from (performanceplustire.com)
had a wide selection of tires and rims. It is had to to almost impossible to find 16" rims with 4.25 to 4.50 backspacing without custom made ones when I was looking

 

9/21/2021 8:55 AM  #19


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

While I currently have 15" rims w/225/60 tires, I'm thinking of upgraded the wheels to 17".  As others have indicated, there are more tire options for 17" rims.  You'll need to make sure of the wheel width & backspacing when upgrading to bigger rims.


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

9/21/2021 9:30 AM  #20


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

My 17" 2001 GT rims barely cleared the 13.3 2014 rotors with 1" spacers.  

 

 

9/21/2021 8:47 PM  #21


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

ordered a wheel off Ebay to replace the one I busted and a new set of 1.25 spacers . also had to get a new tire....I had just replaced the tires earlier this year along with the spacers. should be here soon.

 


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9/22/2021 10:14 AM  #22


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

Good move!.....they looked 'perfect' on your POR-15  ride
6sal6


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9/22/2021 12:18 PM  #23


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

We about to start a disassembling my wrecked car and see if my disc are still good...I can get the Granada spindles new with the mustang specs built in. the wheels are still bolted on. hopefully it just shoved it back a little.
 


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9/22/2021 1:30 PM  #24


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

We about to start a disassembling my wrecked car and see if my disc are still good...I can get the Granada spindles new with the mustang specs built in. the wheels are still bolted on. hopefully it just shoved it back a little.
 

This would be the perfect time to use the OEM spindles on the new car and just buy whatever brake kit you want.  No sense in changing spindles, IMO.  You can get great disc brakes for the OEM spindles.  I think the best website to find the kit you want/need is MUSTANGSTEVE.COM.   
 

 

9/22/2021 3:06 PM  #25


Re: Anybody got some 17 inch wheels for sale?

^
This.

 

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