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  • 1 month later...

Not sure if I should post this here, as I don't have this wheelset yet, but I did get some measurements as per http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp and info from eBay.

 

http://oewheels.net/oe-m-scr-5-dd-r-2ps.jpghttp://oewheels.net/oe-m-scr-5-dd-f-2ps.jpg

 

OE Wheels Mustang Cobra R replicas, staggered at 17x9" +24mm, and 17x10.5" +27mm. $499 Shipped to lower 48. Probably one of the most affordable options for our cars.

 

*Note - measurements are based upon OEM non-SHP wheel fitment; fronts are referenced to 16x7+18, and rears are referenced to 16x8-10.*

 

Front

17x9+24 ----- 245/40-17

 

*Without spacer, [+24 ET]

-26mm [1"] closer to suspension components than stock.

-Will stick out 14mm [.55"] further.

 

*With 25mm [1"] spacer, [-1 ET]

-same distance from suspension components as stock.

-Will stick out 36mm [1.4"] further.

 

Rear

17x10.5+27 -- 275/35-17

 

*Without spacer, [+27 ET]

-62mm [2.44"] closer to suspension components than stock.

-Leaves more fender room than OEM.

 

*With 25mm [1"] spacer, [+2 ET]

-37mm [1.45"] closer to suspension components than stock.

-Will stick out 13mm [.52"] further.

 

Looks like if there's an additional inch of space to be had with both front and rear suspensions [never measured my OEM wheel clearances before I sold them], the fronts could be used without a spacer and sit flush, where the rears would need a one-inch spacer and sit roughly pretty flush. I'll probably be buying the staggered set for city driving and shows, and a standard 17x9" set [same price as the staggered at $499 shipped] for the rears to be used for drifting [with a one-inch spacer, the 17x9"+24s should sit roughly the same to the fender as stock 8"s and come only half-an-inch closer to stock suspension components].

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The math is wrong Dave.

 

 

17x9(+24mm) will sit 31mm closer to the strut, and extend 19mm further outwards versus a 7(+18mm).

 

There is zero possibility that those will fit on the fronts, even with coilovers and cut spring perches.

Compared to my 8.5(+15mm) front fitment, those 17x9's will have 15mm less clearance to the strut(not possible) and the face will be set 3mm inward. I'd have to check my setup and measure it, but I really don't think I have that much clearance.

 

 

17x10.5(+27mm) will sit 69mm closer to the strut and the rims face will set 5mm more inward compared to stock.

 

I would need to run a 30mm spacer on those rears to make them sit like my 10.5's do.

 

In reality, the 9" fronts will need a spacer and i'd have to figure a way to bring the rears out futher to match the track widths.

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if you run a 25mm spacer up front it will be flush.. my hot wheels have the same specs for the fronts and I run a 25mm spacer, no clearance issues with the strut. If they come in 17x9 +0 that would be the way to go for the fronts

 

 

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ok once again im lost since im new to imports. the whole mm thing is killing me. im used to inches of back spacing. the + and - stuff is confusing

 

i really have not seen anyone post a certain back spacing that is write or not.

 

im looking into some custom wheels so i wont have to use any spacer i dont want the wheel to be flush with the side of the car but pretty close say 1/4 inch in.

 

i want 17 or 18 inch wheels with 9 up front (if possible) and 10's in the back.

 

can you guys give me an idea. i like the look of the blue cars wheels. i just dont want to have to use a spacer.

 

i trying to figure out what is what when you add a spacer. kind of confusing

 

so far i have fgured that the higher the number of -**mm the more the wheel will set in, correct? like 5.5" goin to 6.5" bs would be a numerically higher -** like -25mm to -40mm

 

let me know if im clueless on this

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basically yes... The offset is the distance of the hub face from the center of the wheel. so a 10" wheel with a 5" back space should theoretically be 0 OffSet.

 

This should explain it

http://www.raceandroad.com/images/ns-offsetexplained.jpg

 

so if the the wheel has a +24 offset... the hub face surface is 24mm "offset" from center to the wheel face.

 

If a wheel has -10 offset, the hub face is 10mm "offset" from the centerline of the wheel towards the brake components.

 

Offsets do suck big time. Its so much easier to measure backspacing to components. I usually measure backspace then input backspace and wheel dimensions to an online calculator to find offset.

 

 

Also.. if you want custom wheels that don't need a spacer, 99% of the time, You'll have to get them custom made to your specifications. I have only seen one set that fit correctly and they were custom Boyd's on Busdrivers old car.

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thanks that makes alot more since

 

yeah, im thinking about either getting ccw, fiske, or budnik they all do custom rims

 

there are a few other

 

esajianwheels

introwheels

iforged

 

but all are gonna be about 2k for the wheels alone. i think esajianwheels and budnik are prob the most resonable priced. you should be able to get a set of new wheels for about 1600.00

 

 

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i like them to be close to flush in the front just a tad big inward and the rear maybe a little closer to flush but i dont want issues. my car is stock height and will stay that way. i dont like worrying about hitting things.
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  • 2 weeks later...

I finally remembered to post these

Do Luck Double Six in Chrome. 2 piece forged

18x9.5 +10 front

18x10.5 -5 rear

 

The rears weigh around 1lb less than my SSR 10s despite being half an inch wider

 

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/jsinaga/Image1-5.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/jsinaga/Image18.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/jsinaga/Image9-1.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/jsinaga/Image10.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/jsinaga/Image11-1.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/jsinaga/Image19.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/jsinaga/Image12-1.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/jsinaga/Image6-1.jpg

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I finally remembered to post these

Do Luck Double Six in Chrome. 2 piece forged

18x9.5 +10 front

18x10.5 -5 rear

 

The rears weigh around 1lb less than my SSR 10s despite being half an inch wider

 

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/jsinaga/Image1-5.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/jsinaga/Image18.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/jsinaga/Image9-1.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/jsinaga/Image10.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/jsinaga/Image11-1.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/jsinaga/Image19.jpg

HIDEOUS! barf, awful, terrible, disgusting, Rosie O"Donnel, AND I MEAN IT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi

 

When I was buying rims I wanted those Do Luck so bad. I called and checked on a price

they told me 4000.00 plus and that was about 4 yrs ago. They kick $%# !! They also told me

made to order. If the offset was wrong they were yours NO REFUNDS or trades !! They look

great.

 

 

 

Len

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ok, heres mine. 18x8.5 front 35mm offset with 15mm spacer 235/40/18

18x9.5 rear 35mm offset with 35mm spacer. 255/35/18

 

 

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc263/pureinsanity1/otherstuff042.jpg

 

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc263/pureinsanity1/Image003vnhm.jpg

 

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc263/pureinsanity1/today024.jpg

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  • 4 weeks later...

Picked up some used Cobra Rs by OE wheel

front 17x9 +27 No spacer 245/45/17 (barely clears perch. Needs 10-15mm spacer)

rear 17x10.5 +24 with 25mm spacer 275/40/17 (clears every thing w/ stock perches)

I was just test fitting today, so I only did one side and put the 7/8s bback on before the sun went down. I'll need new tires before I drive on these baldies.

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll231/nomad1856/IMG_1285.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll231/nomad1856/IMG_1288.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll231/nomad1856/IMG_1274.jpg

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god i have been waiting so long to be able to post in this thread.

 

i am happy to reveal, something thats gonna knock your socks off. :hmm3grin2orange:

 

15x8 (4.5 backspace) perfect fit! no spacers needed. yes i said 15 inch wheels !

 

wheels and tires preview! these are the rears. http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e82/silverquest/bodywork/100_7118.jpg

 

the new wheels have a nice deep 3 1/2 in lip on them.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e82/silverquest/bodywork/100_7119.jpg

 

stock tire is a 225/50/16, new tire 235/60/15, just one size wider, wish i would have went 245 but these are fine.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e82/silverquest/bodywork/100_7120.jpg

 

not sure what the "true" backspace is on the back wheel. new ones have a 4.5 backspace and sit good in the fenders, no strut rubbing issues, no fender rubbing issues. PERFECT FIT!

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e82/silverquest/bodywork/100_7121.jpg

 

havent got the fronts mounted yet. they are 15x5 so they are 2in more narrow then the stock wheels.

 

here they are test fitted on the car.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e82/silverquest/bodywork/100_7107.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e82/silverquest/bodywork/100_7104.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e82/silverquest/bodywork/100_7109.jpg

 

 

and for those of you that dont already know i am going for a more of a "muscle car" look for my car.

 

here is a preview of the front end.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e82/silverquest/bodywork/100_7114.jpg

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  • 1 month later...
i have 17x9 +24 front & 17x10 +20 rear with 15mm spacers. i'm running 245/40r17 on the front & 275/40r17 on the rear General Exclaim UHP. i'll post pics later

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