17" Wheels

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  1. Jason Conley

    Jason Conley Member

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    Has anyone tried 17x8 Mustang wheels on their car? I have a five lug disk brake setup and I'm not sure if I would have clearance issues. Thanks for any help!
     
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  2. greasemonkey

    greasemonkey Burnin corn

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    I got a near new set id sell ya. They will fit the brakes fine.
     
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  3. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    running 17x9 on mine, but i had to use a 1" spacer
     
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    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    17x8 late Mustang wheels with 1.5" spacers here...
     
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    whats the spacer for?
     
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    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    Spaceers correct the backspacing. Without the them, the leaf springs and steering components would get in the way.
     
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    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    i think they look GREAT on our cars. Makes them look more modern.
     
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