are the rims gonna fit?

spinemup · 02-02-2001, 11:07 AM

ive done some searching around and heard some mixed opinions. im looking into buying 5.95 backspacing ford cobra r wheels (used) with 255 40 bfg kd tires. im converting to 5 lug up front with an sn 95 setup (spindles etc.) and the rear is getting converted with svo 11.65 discs. i am removing the quad shocks btw. i really don't wanna hammer my rear wheel wells to get these rims to fit. the car has eibach sportlines also. am i going to have to buy the 6.45 backspacing r wheels for the back or can i get away with 5.95 17x9 wheels out back?
thanks,
d

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THE MIGHTY NOTCH

drudis · 02-05-2001, 11:00 AM

I believe you will need 2 of each backspacing. I looked into the R's when I did the M2300K brakes. The 5.95 fronts and 6.45 rears.
Check out my wheels link off my Mustang page for quite a few install shots.

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Darius Rudis
Roadracer: Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-)
My Mustang Page

Skankin · 02-06-2001, 11:44 AM

The SN95 axles are 0.75" longer, which won't work with the 17x9" 5.95BS. You could use these wheels with the stock length Ranger axles, but then I think you're stuck with the drums... you could use a bigger drum though...

Another option is the 1998 cobra 17x8", 5.72" BS wheels, which look like the R's. A 255/40 tire would still be alright, and you could use these wheels all around (with the SN95 axles in the rear). They fit better up front too...

[I like the '99 cobra wheels myself, and plan to go that route].

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Skankin · 02-06-2001, 12:53 PM

Also, you'll want 94/95 spindles. The 96/97 move the wheel out 1/4", requiring fender work with the bigger tires. Also the 94/95 tie-rod arm goes straight out, so bump steer isn't as much of a problem.

The light-weight 2" dropped spindle/coil-overs/cc plates from www.ajeracing.com might be an option. It's $999, but looks sweet... and doesn't require a k-member to fix the lowered geometry!

If I have the money, this is the route I'll take. I'll just keep the overweight stock LCA's and K-member... it'd be an easy swap, and you never hear of anyone breaking these stock components!

02-02-2001, 11:07 AM	#1
spinemup Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: middleboro,ma, usa Posts: 734	are the rims gonna fit? ive done some searching around and heard some mixed opinions. im looking into buying 5.95 backspacing ford cobra r wheels (used) with 255 40 bfg kd tires. im converting to 5 lug up front with an sn 95 setup (spindles etc.) and the rear is getting converted with svo 11.65 discs. i am removing the quad shocks btw. i really don't wanna hammer my rear wheel wells to get these rims to fit. the car has eibach sportlines also. am i going to have to buy the 6.45 backspacing r wheels for the back or can i get away with 5.95 17x9 wheels out back? thanks, d ------------------ THE MIGHTY NOTCH

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02-05-2001, 11:00 AM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I believe you will need 2 of each backspacing. I looked into the R's when I did the M2300K brakes. The 5.95 fronts and 6.45 rears. Check out my wheels link off my Mustang page for quite a few install shots. ------------------ Darius Rudis Roadracer: Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-) My Mustang Page

02-06-2001, 11:44 AM	#3
Skankin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,349	The SN95 axles are 0.75" longer, which won't work with the 17x9" 5.95BS. You could use these wheels with the stock length Ranger axles, but then I think you're stuck with the drums... you could use a bigger drum though... Another option is the 1998 cobra 17x8", 5.72" BS wheels, which look like the R's. A 255/40 tire would still be alright, and you could use these wheels all around (with the SN95 axles in the rear). They fit better up front too... [I like the '99 cobra wheels myself, and plan to go that route]. ------------------ '89.5 5L LX, hatch, Medium Canyon Red, 155K Km (No winters), 5sp, 3.08, GT interior, a/c, Alpine CD, K/N, Crane PS91, Walbro 190 LPH, March Pulleys, Mr. Gasket 180 therm (HP balanced), 3 core rad, MarkVIII fan, Variflow controller, Polygraphite front bushings, FMS-5300B springs, 6 KYB's, 73mm Calipers, Maximum Motorsport 4pt chassis brace, Western Motorsport Racing's Sub-frame connectors. Re-ringed bottom end, conv. motor mounts, melling oil pump, FMS-C50 waterpump, GT40P heads (blended, polli

02-06-2001, 12:53 PM	#4
Skankin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,349	Also, you'll want 94/95 spindles. The 96/97 move the wheel out 1/4", requiring fender work with the bigger tires. Also the 94/95 tie-rod arm goes straight out, so bump steer isn't as much of a problem. The light-weight 2" dropped spindle/coil-overs/cc plates from www.ajeracing.com might be an option. It's $999, but looks sweet... and doesn't require a k-member to fix the lowered geometry! If I have the money, this is the route I'll take. I'll just keep the overweight stock LCA's and K-member... it'd be an easy swap, and you never hear of anyone breaking these stock components!