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Topic: Cobra "R" rims on a 66?
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66302Stang
Gearhead Posts: 205
From: Mesa, AZ, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-11-2001 02:19 AM
   
These would look badd Azz in my opinon, I love the restod mod, old body new car look. Every place has them advertised 4, or 5 lug, I either want the 17x9, or 16x8. Will the 16's fit? I want to run like 225's or 235's. Will these fit a 66?------------------
1966 Mustang Coupe
(soon)
....not yet Finished
302 bored .060 over
Sealed Power Rings
C5AE 65 289 Heads
10:1 compression
218/228 .471/.471 114LSA
65 2 barrel intake,carb
Stock msnifolds (for now)
Glasspacks (for now)
Dual exhaust w/ balance
C4 auto
3.20 rear end
2800lbs
Probably 200-275HP
Hopefully low 15's high 14's
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Inliner
Journeyman Posts: 11
From: San Antonio
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 04-11-2001 10:31 AM
66 - I'm pretty sure nobody runs the latemodel wheels is because the backspacing is WAY off. 4.5" is ideal for your car while the latmodel rims have a lot more backpsacing.In other words, you'll have some major interferance issues unless the car only runs straight lines... John
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5395
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-11-2001 01:08 PM
I know this has been on another thread, but...last nite at club meeting looked at 2 2001 stangs with the torque-thrust style wheels. How much back spacing is on them. I'd love those on my 68. Man that 2001 is really an awesome ride!
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66 coupe
Gearhead Posts: 231
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Nov 99
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posted 04-11-2001 01:22 PM
According to my FRPP catalog, the 17x8 Cobra wheels have a 5.72" backspacing. The 17x9 Cobra R wheels have a 5.98" backspacing. You would need a spacer about 1.25" to 1.50" to make them work. H&R makes a 30mm(1.18") or 35mm(1.37") bolt on spacer that might work. They bolt to the hub using the existing studs and have new studs to mount the wheels. 
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Jack Collins
'66 coupe
250 Crossflow / T-5
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67coupe
Gearhead Posts: 334
From: dallas NC usa
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 04-11-2001 11:42 PM
hey yall ive got 16 by 7 on the 67 with 5 inches of backspacing and granada spindles and only needed 1/4 spacer
although i did try a set of cobra r on it and they would need about 3/4 inch to clear but they stuck out so far that they would hit the fender lip  ------------------
Josh
67 coupe soon to have 351c(almost done)
87 bronco II on 33's(now has blown motor:(
30 model A currently rustbucket
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 4551
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 04-12-2001 05:01 AM
theres no way to put a 9" wide rim under the front without flares or moving the suspensionI have 16 x 9 and 16 x 10 Centerlines that fit my Pinto fine when i bought them...i haven't had a car yet they'll fit,i have tried them on all manner of 60's Falcons ,Fairlanes ,Mustangs. The spacer will just stick that rim out the fender.
A 5" backspacing on a 17" rim may just clear the ball joint area of the upper control arm and an 8" width is maximum. Very similar wheels are available from American Racing,with grey centers. 
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5395
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-12-2001 10:56 AM
Unfortunately the 16" torque thrusts do not look that great, to me, because the spyder remains the same as the 14 or 15" yet the rim just gets larger. It' all rim.
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mvierow
Gearhead Posts: 149
From: Bay Area, Ca
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-12-2001 01:33 PM
Car craft did a good article on what wheels fit on fords and chevys. I'll try to find it and post what they say. From what I remember, a 64-66 can only fit a 16x7, or a 17x8, maximum tread width 245mm. I'll get the exacts tonight.
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2030
From: Lusby, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-12-2001 02:32 PM
Check the archives. Tires and Wheels. "That old tire question....again" has a post that spells it all out.  [This message has been edited by GTRocks (edited 04-12-2001).]
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