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Old 06-07-2009, 06:30 PM
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Size: Front drag rim?

Looking at drag rims to buy....

Decided for the rear im going with a
15" x 10" 5 x 4.500" with a 6.5" Back Spacing

Now for the fronts....Here are my options

15" x 4" 5 x 4.500"
or
15" x 6" 5" x 4.500"

Im thinking of the 4" wide I like the look of skinnies....BUT what Back Spacing is needed? Only 2 options.....

15" x 4" with a 1.750"
or
15" x 4" with a 2.313"

Then I also need to know the offset.....again only 2 options
Either -5.00mm or -19.00mm???????

Its for the front of my 94 GT....
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Old 06-08-2009, 10:23 AM
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You would want the 2.313" backspacing to keep the tires under the fenders.


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Old 06-08-2009, 12:14 PM
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FINALLY a responce LOL

Thanks a lot ED

What off set do I need? -5.00mm or -19.00mm........ I assume the 19.00mm
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That would be the -5 mm offset. Those numbers are usually positive for an SN95 Mustang application, but in this case it is slightly negative because of the narrow width.


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Right on thanks Ed
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Old 06-11-2009, 11:58 PM
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I would not get the 4's. the 6's would be better for the street. I remember when brent peeled a tire off the front of his car at shannonville trying to stop, he had the 4" on the front. He sold them promptly after that.
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Originally Posted by nickm50
I would not get the 4's. the 6's would be better for the street. I remember when brent peeled a tire off the front of his car at shannonville trying to stop, he had the 4" on the front. He sold them promptly after that.
Keith has 4 wheel disc brakes. Probably will make a huge difference for stopping safely
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I thought about this for awhile.....

The 4"s would be lighter over the 6", plus the 4" look sick...
I do most of my driving on the street and im not too sure on the cornering part lol

I don't know what I want its too hard to decide any more.... I'm constantly changing my mind.
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lol. the 4's will make your car handle like a school bus. It gets worse if you remove the front sway bar.
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"IF"

I guess I forgot to tell you its laying on the ground LOL
It weighed to much.
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