65 Mustang 4 lug
 

I just got my first Mustang. It's a 65, (have been told it's a 64 1/2, but I have no idea how to tell), 6 cylinder 170 cid, auto. Black with gold stripes, white interior. She has 4 lug wheels. The tires are real dry rotted from sitting the last several years. I really dont like the steel wheel hubcap look. I am interested in putting alum wheels on her. I like the newer model Mustang wheels. Will these newer generation Stang wheels bolt on my first gen Stang. I have seen some of the newer (80's 90's) models with 4 lug. The existing wheels are 14's I would prefer 15's. In the photo she sports plastic hubcaps. They have got to go.

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most aftermarket wheels are 5 lug pattern ..when i first had mine i had 4 lug all the way around and it was tough to find 4 lug wheels that werent ricer ones so i just waited till i converted to get some wheels ..and what did you do to ur trunk :confused:

I am curious if the newer style 4 lug stang wheels will bolt on.

Take a closer look and you will see the roof has been sectioned across, and moved forward. (oh and I did not do it)

How did you convert to 5 lug? is it swap type of mod?

Wow, that looks like a really nice custom conversion!

5 lug i did the SSBC conversion in the front ..comes with new spindles, pads, rotors ect ..everything you need to convert over to 5 lug disc brakes ..on the back ur gonna have to stick a different rear end in there with a 5 lug setup already on it ..i dont know if they sell 5 lug axles u can just stick in to covert what you have now or if there is another way maybe somebody else can help - but thats what i did

im not sure if the pony wheels would fit but im guessing no

:cool: the post 74 mustang wheels will not interchange with the pre 74 wheels as the bolt patterns are different. the pre 74 wheels were 4x4 1/2" and the 74 up wheels are 4x 4 1/4"

Thanks. Now I know I need to find another solution. Would you happen to know how much backspacing I could go?

with how wide of a wheel? ..8 inch wheel 4.5 inch backspace

Thanks

I have a 65 with four lugs too. I am currently switching it over though, starting with the rear end. I bought a 8inch out of a junk yard, which was actually out of another 65 stang. For the front, i am going to get the front spindels off of a granada, versailes, monarch, or mustang, that was originally equipped with disc's in the front. Then probably put new everything else on it. After all that is done, i will hopefully be ready to put my 302 in it!! If you are looking for some cool looking cheap wheels for the 4 lug for now, there are some cool ones. I believe summit sells these craguar wheels that have 4 lug, that look cool, for like 50-60 a rim. Craguar super spoke, i think they are called. (they are not like the bike spoke ones)

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I finally found some wheels i liked and I got them. The Nissan Z wheels fit great.

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You better post up some pics!

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Well I have learned she is not a 64 1/2, but a 1965. Also the six is a 200 not a 170.

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Nice, I like those wheels! Has your mustang been made into a truck??

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Yes, it was converted to a truck.

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Generally Im not a big fan of that, but normally its done to mini-vans and other weird things. I gotta say that looks pretty sweet, definately cool and different. Is that glass custom made or how does that all work?

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What size tires did you end up using. What year Z did you get the wheels from?