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A guy is selling some rims that he says will fit a fox Mustang but i'm coming up with something that won't fit... so i'm doing something wrong.... can you explain ?
This is what he listed...
-17x10 Rears 5-100/5-114.3 (5 x 4.5") Bolt Patterns [+20mm Offset]
-17x8 Fronts 5-100/5-114.3 (5 x 4.5") Bolt Patterns [+25mm Offset]
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Offset is the distance from the mounting surface of the wheel to the centerline of the wheel. If the offset is negative, the wheel will have a concave or dished appearance. If it is positive, the wheel will have a flatter appearance, like the stock Marauder wheels.
Last edited by License2Bill; 10-01-2014 at 05:26 AM.
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Good explanation!Originally Posted by License2Bill
Offset is the distance from the mounting surface of the wheel to the centerline of the wheel. If the offset is negative, the wheel will have a concave or dished appearance. If it is positive, the wheel will have a flatter appearance, like the stock Marauder wheels.
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When I was considering aftermarket wheels for the MM, I used this helpful site:
http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator
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20mm will stick out of the fender way too much.
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i like this one personally.
http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp
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'97 Lincoln Town Car (black on black)
'10 Harley Ultra Limited
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This should be a "STICKY" excellent post bud! and spot on!Offset is the distance from the mounting surface of the wheel to the centerline of the wheel. If the offset is negative, the wheel will have a concave or dished appearance. If it is positive, the wheel will have a flatter appearance, like the stock Marauder wheels.
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Thats what i was thinking....at least on the backs..
So i'm i doing this right ?
-17x10 Rears [+20mm Offset = .7874 + 5.000 = 5.7874. offset right ?
-17x8 Fronts [+25mm Offset = .9842 + 4.000 = 4.9842 offset right ?
Last edited by bigcowl-imp; 10-01-2014 at 05:44 PM.
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What you are trying to describe is backspacing. That is the distance from the mounting surface to the inside "face" of the wheel/bead.
2003 300A #5377 130,XXX Miles
Drilled and slotted rotors from Ebay
JLT
Stainless Works Long Tube Headers and 3" catback.
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yes i know this but are my numbers right ?
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This link worked but i don't understand how they come up with .500 more then i do ??
http://www.ccwheel.com/technical-converter.php
I come up with
17x10 Rears [+20mm Offset or back spacing = .7874 + 5.000 = 5.7874. offset or back spacing
17x8 Fronts [+25mm Offset or back spacing = .9842 + 4.000 = 4.9842 offset or back spacing
They come up with
17x10 Rears [+20mm Offset = .......................6.2874
17x8 Fronts [+25mm Offset =......................... 5.4843
I'm taking half the rim plus the 20mm
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20mm x .03937 = .7874
25mm x .03937 = .9842
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I too have tried the math and always seems to come up with different numbers than what the online calculators give. I think the best thing would be to look for someone with a crown vic '03+ that has the same wheel specs you are looking for to confirm how they will visually look/fit.
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[QUOTE] My 8" wheel marauder wheel is 9" outside to outside, so if you try doing the math yourself you will have to use 9" instead of 8" in your calculation. Also your tire will be wider than the overall rim width
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