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Old 01-29-2013, 01:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default 17"/18" Rims for my 68 FB

I know this tread is probably lurking somewhere deep in this forum but I really just need a quick answer. I have the opportunity to purchase a set of torque thrust II wheels. The front is a 17x7 with 4” backspacing and the rear is 18x8 with 4” backspacing. Do any of you know if I am going to run into any issues running that set up? Any tire size recommendations. Please help
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Old 01-29-2013, 01:29 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Here's my setup in the '67 FB:

WHEELS & TIRES:
• Torque Thrust II 17” x 7” (4” bs) polished aluminum wheels with 205/50/17 Somitomo HTRZ II tires in front
• Torque Thrust II 17” x 8” (4½” bs) polished aluminum wheels with 255/45/17 Somitomo HTRZ II tires in rear

You may have issues with the 4" bs in the rear. You might also have issues knowing what car you have ('68 in the thread subject line, but '67 in your signature).
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Old 01-29-2013, 02:12 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I think they may hit the quarters?
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Old 01-29-2013, 03:23 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Sorry about that. I have only been on a few times and that must have missed that. Anyways i am just worried about the 18" in the rear. Rorin your engine looks awesome. Mine is almost done check it out.
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Blue Printed #matching 347 Stroker
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TCP Subframe connector w/driveshaft loop
Next On the Agenda:
TCP Fab9 LSD w/Direct Fit G-Link Coil-Over suspension
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Old 01-29-2013, 03:36 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I think your going to run into issues with the rear backspacing
http://www.dodgestang.com/Tire%20Fit...ide%2067-8.pdf
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Front 235/45/17 tire on a 17x8 rim. 4.75 BS
Rear 275/40/17 tire on a 17x9.5 rim 5.0 BS
The rear end is narrowed 1 inch on each side so for a stock mustang that would be 6.0 BS in the rear.

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Old 01-29-2013, 04:28 PM   #6 (permalink)
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You would have the flare the quarter for the 4" back space.
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Old 01-29-2013, 11:22 PM   #7 (permalink)
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That was what I didn't want to hear The search goes on.
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Blue Printed #matching 347 Stroker
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TCP Subframe connector w/driveshaft loop
Next On the Agenda:
TCP Fab9 LSD w/Direct Fit G-Link Coil-Over suspension
TCP Front Coil-Over Conversion

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