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Topic: will 18x8 rims fit a 65 fastback
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tricksixtyfive
Journeyman Posts: 91
From: los angeles
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 01-21-2005 06:41 PM
 
I got a set of series 212 eagle racing wheels from friend
will they fit i use a low profile z40 tire.
Anyone have this size
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tricksixtyfive
Journeyman Posts: 91
From: los angeles
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 01-21-2005 07:06 PM
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See ya in hell
http://www.trick65.com/Mustang/index.htm 1965 MUSTANG FASTBACK 289 RPM INTAKE 600 HOLLEY msd ignition
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tricksixtyfive
Journeyman Posts: 91
From: los angeles
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 01-21-2005 07:58 PM
"anyone anyone beuhller"
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 2230
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-21-2005 09:28 PM
is that the car eith them on it or is that photo shop at its finest? what is the back spacing on the rims? they might fit but trying to turn they might rub stuff------------------
1966 coupe
200ci, 3.03 3 speed
holley weber two barrel, msd 6a, blaster 2 coil, Duraspark I, 2 inch exhaust to a super turbo, stock rear (3.20),ram air(homemade)
white w/ black interior, soon be painted (i hope) with the R model apron 1968 Ford Fairlane 289 auto rotting away 1979 f150 300 six with a three on the tree
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-21-2005 09:33 PM
Cool looking rims, and great looking car. I think the rims look out of place on the car, but thats just my opinion. ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe 351w C4 Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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tricksixtyfive
Journeyman Posts: 91
From: los angeles
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 01-22-2005 01:13 AM
That is my photoshop work. Just wanted to see what they might look like. I still haven't bought tires for em. I wanna seriuosly consider options. ------------------
See ya in hell
http://www.trick65.com/Mustang/index.htm 1965 MUSTANG FASTBACK 289 RPM INTAKE 600 HOLLEY msd ignition
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-22-2005 03:41 AM
You don't have a lot of options when it comes to tires, do you? Skinny or very skinny, I would think 
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 01-22-2005 10:19 AM
Well, that's a cool pic, but I don't think you are going to have THAT much room when you get them mounted. 18's would overfill the wells on my 68. What size are you running on it now???------------------
William
I'm too busy workin', to get rich. 68 Coupe
Stock 289
C4
Edelbrock 600/RPM Intake
Pertronix Ignitor/Flamethrower Coil
Doug Thorley Headers with Cherry Bomb's
2.79's out back(for now)
15"x7" AR ASTRO's(needin' new 225 60's) "Project Under Construction"
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tricksixtyfive
Journeyman Posts: 91
From: los angeles
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 01-22-2005 01:05 PM
205 75/r14
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tricksixtyfive
Journeyman Posts: 91
From: los angeles
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 01-22-2005 01:15 PM
Well those rims are just a little too "bling bling "for my taste.. I decided to go with a classic look. Was at the local car night here in cali and saw a few coupes with 17's and 18's and it was too hip hop for me. Here is what i want. A set of classic hurst wheels. I would rather kick out 1500 for these than 1000 bucks just for tires.
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65darkhorse
Gearhead Posts: 1282
From: east coast
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 01-22-2005 01:23 PM
Check this out:http://www.dodgestang.com/Tire%20Fitment%20Guide%2065-6.pdf If you decide to stay with 14" wheels, Ive got 4 brand new (less than 100 miles) Goodyear tires for sale cheap.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-22-2005 01:50 PM
quote:
Originally posted by tricksixtyfive:
Well those rims are just a little too "bling bling "for my taste.. I decided to go with a classic look. Was at the local car night here in cali and saw a few coupes with 17's and 18's and it was too hip hop for me. Here is what i want. A set of classic hurst wheels. I would rather kick out 1500 for these than 1000 bucks just for tires.
I like this choice much better. I agree some of those "WAGON WHEEL" size rims are just wrong for classic Mustangs. I've seen some 16" and even a few 17" that look good but not many.
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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe 351w C4 Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 772
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 01-22-2005 02:23 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
I like this choice much better. I agree some of those "WAGON WHEEL" size rims are just wrong for classic Mustangs. I've seen some 16" and even a few 17" that look good but not many.
I think the trick to running the 17" wheels is to get the classic style. Like I have Cragar SS 17's on my 65 Fastback (and I know I MIGHT BE BIASED) but I think it looks OK. In fact I got a trophy last summer at a car show for BEST WHEELS 
http://www.mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/ekbeanctr.html
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Red Fire Clearcoat 65 Fastback, 408W. AFR Heads, Hooker SuperComp Headers, 292H Cam. 750 Holley, 4 Speed, 9" Posi Rear End
[email protected]
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/memberspics/ekbeanctr.html [This message has been edited by ekbeanctr (edited 01-22-2005).]
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tricksixtyfive
Journeyman Posts: 91
From: los angeles
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 01-22-2005 02:59 PM
ekbeanctr those wheels r definitly done with class....
no hippity hop rims there with that size....------------------
See ya in hell
http://www.trick65.com/Mustang/index.htm 1965 MUSTANG FASTBACK 289 RPM INTAKE 600 HOLLEY msd ignition
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-22-2005 03:46 PM
Ernie, you know I love your car. It's one badd ride even if it red. 
I was talking about YOUR car when I said,"I've seen some 16" and even a few 17" that look good but not many."  ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe 351w C4 Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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Toronado3800
Gearhead Posts: 1163
From: St. Louis, MO
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 01-23-2005 04:27 AM
I like having enough side wall I can go over Railroad tracks, but if you are thinking low profile remember the tricks you can play with side wall thickness! A 20 inch wheel with an inch of rubber on each side is still only 22 inches tall. A 15 inch wheel with seven total inches of rubber is 22 inches tall. Some realistic math. A 205/35/18 is shorter (23.65 inches) than a 205/70/15 (26.3 inches). http://www.randysringandpinion.net/content/calculators/RPM.asp
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-23-2005 06:45 AM
Are you sure about your math?
I make the 18-inch set of rims 20.824 inches.
I make the 15-inch set 20.649 inches.
Are we using the same formula?
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 01-23-2005 12:29 PM
Those look too much like the hubcaps at Wal-mart for my taste. Get the Torque Thrust D's for $1095. Then you got almost enough left to buy tires for what you are spending on just rims. Don't mean to piss you off, this is just MY opinion.  ------------------
William
I'm too busy workin', to get rich. 68 Coupe
Stock 289
C4
Edelbrock 600/RPM Intake
Pertronix Ignitor/Flamethrower Coil
Doug Thorley Headers with Cherry Bomb's
2.79's out back(for now)
15"x7" AR ASTRO's(needin' new 225 60's) "Project Under Construction"
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tricksixtyfive
Journeyman Posts: 91
From: los angeles
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 01-23-2005 03:03 PM
I'll get torq thrust d's and look like every other mustang one the road. Thats what i am going against. So thanks for the follow the croud option. IMO. I want a one-of-a-kind look. Wanna set mine off. Hurst wheels r a classic look, I wanna keep my car in the 1960's. 
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-23-2005 03:15 PM
quote:
Originally posted by tricksixtyfive:
I want a one-of-a-kind look. Wanna set mine off. Hurst wheels r a classic look, I wanna keep my car in the 1960's.
I think you'll get what your after with those rims. I've only seen a few Mustangs with them. I know all about the one of kind look thing.
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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe 351w C4 Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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Toronado3800
Gearhead Posts: 1163
From: St. Louis, MO
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 01-24-2005 01:16 AM
Fastback, I got lazy and used the math from that website I linked to. Lets see...205/70/R15
205*.7= 143.5 mm of profile height
143.5/25.4= 5.65 to turn mm to inches
5.65*2=11.3 inches of uncompressed side wall
11.3 + 15 = 26.3 205/35/R18
205*.35= 71.75 mm
71.75/25.4= 2.824
2.82*2= 5.65 rounded up on the fraction
5.65+18 = 23.65 I just did the math again on my own tires and ran outside to measure and got close enough to 25.4 for my margin of error when in my socks and the temp is 30 degrees. ------------------
Deep Amythist Pearl 68 Coupe, 351W, C-4, Troq Thrust D's 215/60/15 up front & 265/50/15 with 4.75 inch back spacing on rear
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-24-2005 01:28 AM
GOOD CALL! You are spot on! I forgot to double the height of the sidewall!
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GT350Clone
Journeyman Posts: 88
From: Kansas
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 01-24-2005 08:42 AM
They'll fit with 4.75" backspace. You'll want either a 235/35-18 or 225/40-18 tire.It's will give you a pretty short tire sidewall though - but you already knew that. As you guys have been talking, the style of the wheel is very important, especially with the large diameters! [This message has been edited by GT350Clone (edited 01-24-2005).]
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GT350Clone
Journeyman Posts: 88
From: Kansas
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 01-24-2005 08:52 AM
BTW - Handy tire size calculator: http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp? ------------------
My webpage: www.gt350clone.com
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