wheels

kgn · 04-01-2005, 05:36 PM

Hi
I just found out I need new set of rims. Can anyone verify what the bolt pattern would be and what modern rims might I use. I have a 1966 mustang coupe. I know it is a 5 bolt 14 x 5 but what do I call the bolt pattern . The wrecking yard asked for it in millimeters. Any ideas? What would be a good fit for this year?
Thx Guys

mustangII460 · 04-01-2005, 06:26 PM

Stock steel's are 14X5 with 3 3/4 inch backspace, 4.5 inch 5 lug.

If your going to replace all the wheels Id just go with 15x7 or something. You will be able to find alot more tires for 15's and larger disc brakes will fit.

Orange97GTVert · 04-01-2005, 09:50 PM

Cragar Super Sports look great on Classic Mustangs, mine are 14 X 7's on BFGoodrich Radial T/A's 205/70-14. I have a friend with 15 X 7's but I dont know the tire size. American Racing Torque Thrust D's look good too, but I have loved Cragars since the 60's.

Gearhead999 · 04-01-2005, 09:53 PM

I have 15 X 7 Cragers with 225/60R15 tires. All fit good and look good.

Orange97GTVert · 04-01-2005, 11:09 PM

Back in the 60's so many Mustangs rolled on Cragars you would have thought they were original equipment. I was in elementary school, too young to own one, but the picture stuck in my head, the ONLY wheels for my 65 are Cragars. I would like to have redline tires to wrap around them too, but the sizes are limited and they arent radials, so the T/As are cool.

kgn · 04-02-2005, 12:22 PM

Thx Everyone
I think I will look for some 15 x 7 s. I am told that any modern ford mustang wheel will fit the same bolt pattern.
Thx again for the replies

mustangII460 · 04-02-2005, 02:38 PM

I tell you what, those new Mustang wheels with the spinner are sweet! I think they'd look awsome on a ole'stang. I wonder what the backspace is on those.

Cragers, LMAO!. I so much hated those wheels back then. Add Keystones, and the little hole'd Rocket wheels to that list. Some reason I like them now?

04-01-2005, 05:36 PM	#1
kgn Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 21	wheels Hi I just found out I need new set of rims. Can anyone verify what the bolt pattern would be and what modern rims might I use. I have a 1966 mustang coupe. I know it is a 5 bolt 14 x 5 but what do I call the bolt pattern . The wrecking yard asked for it in millimeters. Any ideas? What would be a good fit for this year? Thx Guys

04-01-2005, 06:26 PM	#2
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Re: wheels Stock steel's are 14X5 with 3 3/4 inch backspace, 4.5 inch 5 lug. If your going to replace all the wheels Id just go with 15x7 or something. You will be able to find alot more tires for 15's and larger disc brakes will fit. __________________ Frank

04-01-2005, 09:50 PM	#3
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: wheels Cragar Super Sports look great on Classic Mustangs, mine are 14 X 7's on BFGoodrich Radial T/A's 205/70-14. I have a friend with 15 X 7's but I dont know the tire size. American Racing Torque Thrust D's look good too, but I have loved Cragars since the 60's. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

04-01-2005, 09:53 PM	#4
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: wheels I have 15 X 7 Cragers with 225/60R15 tires. All fit good and look good. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

04-01-2005, 11:09 PM	#5
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: wheels Back in the 60's so many Mustangs rolled on Cragars you would have thought they were original equipment. I was in elementary school, too young to own one, but the picture stuck in my head, the ONLY wheels for my 65 are Cragars. I would like to have redline tires to wrap around them too, but the sizes are limited and they arent radials, so the T/As are cool. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

04-02-2005, 12:22 PM	#6
kgn Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 21	Re: wheels Thx Everyone I think I will look for some 15 x 7 s. I am told that any modern ford mustang wheel will fit the same bolt pattern. Thx again for the replies

04-02-2005, 02:38 PM	#7
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Re: wheels I tell you what, those new Mustang wheels with the spinner are sweet! I think they'd look awsome on a ole'stang. I wonder what the backspace is on those. Cragers, LMAO!. I so much hated those wheels back then. Add Keystones, and the little hole'd Rocket wheels to that list. Some reason I like them now? __________________ Frank

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