Bobbrousseau

Hey guy's,
Would you know if the Bullit wheel 17" from a GT convertible 2005 will fit on a 66 mustang standard suspension. Bolt pattern is 4.5inch and 5 bolts. The size of tires is 235/55/17. Would it fit on it?

Stang6589

iTrader: (1)

I dont beleive they will fit due to the wheel bearings on the 66.

rampant racing

please explain this theory.i know that there is alot of backspacing on the 2005-2009 rims but what does that have to do with wheel bearings? check the clearance for back spacing.i believe the 2005 rim has 5 or 5.5 inch of backspacing.also check the hub diameter on the axles to see if it will fit the rim.if the rim is to small in the hub area it can be machined easily. i was in gatineau two weeks ago bob.

SNAKEBITE

I think (could be wrong of coarse) but the back spacing is 4.5 and if they fit that would look good.

Stang6589

iTrader: (1)

You said it best the Hub area is larger on the 66 Mustang. That what I was trying to say.

rampant racing

that's an easy fix.he will have an 8 or 9 inch rear .pull the axles and have them machined to the smaller size.1 hour to r&r and i hour at the machine shop.

fast Ed

iTrader: (1)

It's the front bearing hub that would be an issue, not the rear. In any case, the 05-up style wheels would need spacers approx. 1-1/2" to 2" thick behind them to make them the proper backspacing for a vintage Mustang, which is doable. But the tires would be much too tall at 27" diameter, a 65-66 needs rubber in the range of 25" diameter. So something like 225/50/17 or 245/45/17 (a 245 is a squeeze on the front of early cars).


cheers
Ed N.