I need help with my wheels

[police4.6]

Hey guys i won a 97 crown vic PI i am getting cobra 17x8's and i am just wondering if these would fit or if i would have to buy spacers or them... you guys seem like you would know best...

THanks
Caleb

[RoyLPita]

Welcome aboard. Enjoy the site.

This might help (from Drock96Marquis on the Crownvic.net site):
"94-04 sn95/5x4.5" FACTORY mustang wheels can be used on -02 panthers, provided a wheel adapter/spacer measuring at ~5/16"+ is used to compensate for increased offset.
-Larger spacers will further bring wheels out to fender well lips, 5/16" is minimum for ball joint clearance, 20mm+ preferred.
-Hub centric adapters recommended (if applicable)
-Increased rim width will effect offset and minimum spacer size calculation."

BTW, I'm from Pittsburgh.

[police4.6]

oh ha nice dude... yeah and thanks for the info my friend did it to his 98 and i am pretty sure the rims were the same size as what i am putting on and he used 1/2 inch spacers...

but hey do you guys ever just get a whole bunch of panther/marauders together in the Pitt area? the only groups i can i find to hang with every now and again are mustangs which i dont mind but then there are the honda kidss... oh the honda kids. haha

[Blk Mamba]

there are a bunch of people in that area, kurt, sam, justin, Etc., they'll drop in here to say hello, in a while.

[RoyLPita]

I live in South Florida. One day I'll make it back up there for some r&r and a trip to Kennywood.

[police4.6]

yeah dude they took the turnpike out and are putting a rollercoaster in there right when you come through the tunnel... actually i am going to the firght nights thing tomorrow

[RoyLPita]

Yup. I read the Gazette daily. One day they will put the Turnpike in another area of Lost Kennywood.