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Architect
03-19-2008, 12:40 PM
Ok...I just want to check and see if what I read in my search works for anyone here...:help:
I found a statement by Sergntmac that " any wheel made to fit the 05/06 Mustang will fit the Marauder"...and I'm sure Sergntmac knows what he's talking about...:bows:
Armed with this information I want to purchase a set of Torq-thrust M, 18"X9", 34mm offsetwheels from The Tire Rack... I will continue to run the stock tire sizes...not trying to lower et's here... I assume that they will fit...they will just stick out more in relation to the fender wheel edge...I'd like to know how far...
Has anyone else purchased a similar wheel and are there any pictures...?
Thanks, Architect
DWSTANG67
03-19-2008, 12:49 PM
Since the stock wheel is 50mm offset with a 18x8 rim your new 18x9 with a 35mm offset would extend the outseide of your tire 28mm more so thats a little over 1"
magindat
03-19-2008, 01:01 PM
Correct. They WILL stick out past the fender lip and WILL rub on deep bumps.

You will need at least a 50mm offset on a 9" rim as there is SOME room to move outward without rubbing.

9.5" requires +60 or more

10" requires +70
Architect
03-19-2008, 01:30 PM
Correct. They WILL stick out past the fender lip and WILL rub on deep bumps.

You will need at least a 50mm offset on a 9" rim as there is SOME room to move outward without rubbing.


So that's why I don't see any wheels like the Torque-thrust that have much of a lip on the front edge on Marauders...
I was trying to get about an inch of machined lip...just looks nice to me...
Architect
Grifter
03-19-2008, 01:54 PM
I think I have over 1" lip on my front wheels (bullitts) 8.5" front, +38mm 10" rear +50mm
Architect
03-20-2008, 06:52 AM
I think I have over 1" lip on my front wheels (bullitts) 8.5" front, +38mm 10" rear +50mm
Thanks Grifter...:beer:I'll check those out....Architect
Architect
03-20-2008, 07:07 AM
I think I have over 1" lip on my front wheels (bullitts) 8.5" front, +38mm 10" rear +50mm
Sorry to bother you again...
All I can find is 18" x 9", 39 mm.... do you think that's what you are running...?
Architect
Grifter
03-20-2008, 08:07 AM
Nope. 8.5" But they are 20" so maybe that makes a difference. EDIT: it does Wheel Replicas only has 20" wheels in the bullitt style now, but there offset is slightly different than mine now as well.
I replied to your PM as well.
Big House
03-22-2008, 05:52 PM
I am running 9's in the rear with a 38m offset and I am good to go. No rubbing at all.
FreddieH
03-23-2008, 04:28 PM
My rear offset is +25 and the front is +35 using american racing wheels in 18x8.5 When searching for fitment I used the calculator from the link below. Go to the link then go to the bottom of the page and click on the "Size Comparer" . Put in the vehicle and tire details.

http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_index.jsp