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    4/09/2014 5:45 AM  #1

    StraightSix66
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    Wheels for 05 Disc Brakes

    Hey Guys,

     I installed the GT2008-FT and GT2008-RSM kit on my 66 mustang. I know it says 17" wheels, but what exact wheels? I can't see to find any with around 4 inch of backspacing. I bought a spare of Bullitt wheels off a friend that came off his 2008 Mustang, but they have too much backspacing, they hit on the UCA. I can toss up a few picutures later today. I'm just wondering what exact wheels people went with. I don't mind rolling the fenders if I have to. I did do a search but didn't find any info on which wheels are used with these, without cutting them to go from 8 to 7 wide.

    Thanks, Justin.

    Last edited by StraightSix66 (4/09/2014 5:52 AM)

     

    4/09/2014 6:23 AM  #2

    Bullet Bob
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    Re: Wheels for 05 Disc Brakes

    Our 66 has Cragar SS wheels 'cause my wife loves 'em and won't discuss it.  I have a set of GT brake I want to put on the car but...gotta have the Cragar SS's.  I called Newstalgia Wheel and it sounds like the composite 17" Chromed SS will fit.  It has either 3 3/4 or 4 1/4 back space, they don't seem to know for sure.

    Anyway, the 15's that we have only have 3 1/4 BS so anything more should be better up to 4" or so.  I think I'm gonna see if I can order one wheel with return privileges and see what's what.

    Of course, they are still only Cragar SS's and not very cool by todays standards.

    BB

    Last edited by Bullet Bob (4/09/2014 6:25 AM)

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    4/09/2014 2:56 PM  #3

    MS
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    Re: Wheels for 05 Disc Brakes

    [url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/17x7-17x8-RWD-Retro-Wheel-Designs-Gray-Wheels-Rims-for-Ford-Mustang-65-73-/390765029410?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1966%7CModel%3AMustang&hash=item5afb692822&vxp=mtron ebay.  There are others, just search 17" 66 mustang wheel]http://www.ebay.com/itm/17x7-17x8-RWD-Retro-Wheel-Designs-Gray-Wheels-Rims-for-Ford-Mustang-65-73-/390765029410?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1966%7CModel%3AMustang&hash=item5afb692822&vxp=mtr

    on ebay.  There are others, just search 17" 66 mustang wheel[/url]
     

    Last edited by MustangSteve (4/09/2014 2:56 PM)

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    4/10/2014 9:13 AM  #4

    StraightSix66
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    Re: Wheels for 05 Disc Brakes

    MustangSteve wrote:

    on ebay.  There are others, just search 17" 66 mustang wheel
     

    Thanks Steve! Just what I was looking for.
     

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