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Posted by 66coupe (Member # 8549) on :
 
my 99 cobra rims 17x8s arent wanting to fit on my 66 mustang. the back of the rims are hitting my powersteering and the suspension of my car. please i need help ive tried putting in wheel spacers but they still dont fit. any ideas
 

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Posted by 95628stang (Member # 8478) on :
 
How thick is the spacer ? I believe they need to be one inch thick to space the wheels out on an early mustang. Hope it helps.
 

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Posted by TwoTone91GT (Member # 7254) on :
 
told you kenny you should went with draglites or prostars
 

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Posted by 66coupe (Member # 8549) on :
 
theyre 5/16s. and just with one spacer they wont fit with the current studs.
 

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Posted by BlowN67 (Member # 4229) on :
 
yup u got run 1" all around u should be fine
 

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Posted by 66coupe (Member # 8549) on :
 
how much are they approxiametly
 

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Posted by 95628stang (Member # 8478) on :
 
These should work for you.
http://www.ezaccessory.com/Wheel_Adapter_5_Lug_4_5_To_5_Lug_4_5_p/5450-5450.htm
 

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Posted by 66coupe (Member # 8549) on :
 
so something just like these/
and also does anyone have any for sale/
http://www.skulte.com/popup_image.php/pID/29

thanks
 

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Posted by Wicked Motorsports (Member # 8702) on :
 

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Originally posted by BlowN67:
yup u got run 1" all around u should be fine

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With right set up you dont need spacers in the front or rear.With spacers they dont recommend going over 75mph.I dont use any spacers and I can run any 17x8 mustang OEM factory style wheels,w 5.72 bs.Get a k-member that made for a 64-66 ask Sonny FoxLightning where you can buy one.All your prblems will go away,just take @ his 68build pictures....
 

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Posted by 66coupe (Member # 8549) on :
 
ya welli dont really have that much money.
so its either i go buy 1 inch spacers. or i just trade my cobra rims for some draglites or some prostars... so ya give me your input! thanks guys
 

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Posted by ugotsmoked (Member # 6069) on :
 
kenny, go get the 1" spacers at togs. and get some extended studs. cheapest and easiest way to go. do this for the front only, the rears fit just fine.
 

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Posted by RRRCobraSC281 (Member # 7086) on :
 
1" spacers with lugs attached are fine. Your offset should be close to 0. Offsets on Cobra wheels are around +24mm which is close to an 1"
 

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Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
I'm running 1" spacers all around on my '68 w/Bullitts. Bought mine on ebay for $50 (for 2 spacers w/lugs). They work fine. Don't forget though, you're definitely going to need to roll the fender lips. I did on my '68 and the '67-'68's have more room in the fenderwells than the '65-'66's.

[ February 15, 2009, 03:33 PM: Message edited by: wilit ]
 

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Posted by 66coupe (Member # 8549) on :
 
okay i got them on. and so far they look fine. i dont think ill havta roll the fenders. but not positve cause the back is still jacked up waiting for the posi and gears to get here
so not positive yet. possibly looking two buy 2 spacers for the back
 

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Posted by 1sick65 (Member # 3957) on :
 
your gonna need spacers in the back too. i prefer running spacers with extended arp studs rather than the adapters i had some billet ones made for $50 a pair, lmk if you need some
 

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