mustang rims on 64 f100?

64slickster · Post by **64slickster** » June 22, 2009, 9:29 am

I have seen a few trucks with the late model mustang torque thrust style wheels on them, and WOW, they look great. Those that have them have done suspension swaps to achieve the 4.5 lug pattern.

I checked the overall dimensions of the stock mustang tires against those that I have on there now. They are within a ½ inch of each other.

However I am not very good at figuring out offsets. I’ve always had a hard time calculating them. So, if I buy an adapter for a 5x5.5 to 5x4.5 lug pattern, 1 inch thick, would the mustang rims fit my 64?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Duane

Phil · Post by **Phil** » June 22, 2009, 3:41 pm

I know this is 1000000X OT but I thought this was cool sans the air dam

sorry, I'm no help. Nothing to see here

Roc · Post by **Roc** » June 22, 2009, 4:02 pm

The wheels are like ten spokes , I love it

JFCDeuce · Post by **JFCDeuce** » June 23, 2009, 1:53 am

You could certainly use adapters at about 1" on the front to get the mustang wheels on there. If you get a pre- '05 wheel the offset is 23 or 25 mm, so only about one Inch. with an '05 or newer wheel the offset is about 3/4" more at 45mm, you could use a larger adapter.

HOWEVER, one thing to remember is the torque thrust/bullit is a very open wheel, and a 1" spacer on top of a drum, is not the nicest looking thing to look in and see.

ALSO, the rear would pose a bit of a problem, you'd probably need over 2" of spacer to get the wheels to line up... not safe.

If you're not limited by a swapped suspension, just look into a set of new torque thusts, or similar wheels with a 5 on 5.5 pattern, there are a million flavors of them out there these days.

64slickster · Post by **64slickster** » June 23, 2009, 7:12 am

I had noticed the huge offset on the mustang rims, but was still hoping that a 1 inch spacer would have remedied that. Thanks for the prompt reply. I had the opportunity to purchase some, now I will be looking the Cragar SS.

So, what would be the desired offsets for the front and rear rims to get them to line up correctly?

Wish i could do a swap on the front suspension but i lack the tools and the talent.

grw · Post by **grw** » June 23, 2009, 8:05 am

So what is the best (if their is one) offset?
As I am looking at/for rims at this point it would be a plus to know =)

Thanks

JFCDeuce · Post by **JFCDeuce** » June 23, 2009, 3:56 pm

Offset wheels are more recent development than what our trucks would have originally been equiped with. Stock rims were 15x 5.5 i believe, with 0 offset.
with my truck stock I had a set of 0 offset 15x7 on the front and 15x9 rims on the rear with no issues. (225 70 15 Front, 274 60 15 rear, If I remember.)
If you are after the ability to slam the truck, you'll probably want to stay in the 5.5 to 6" width on the front wheels, or go with a slightly offset wheel. A +25 mm offset on a 8" inch wheel will place it in from the fender the same as a 6" wheel, now you need to worry about inside clearance and fender rub. I cant remeber how far you can set the wheels in on the front without an issue.

Also remeber tire width is the final determining factor of how far out the wheel will stick. A 225 tire is roughly 9" be it on a 6" or an 8 " wheel.

One more thing, with no Power Steering the fatter the front tires the less fun it is to steer...

64slickster · Post by **64slickster** » June 23, 2009, 4:50 pm

I knopw just what you mean about the fatter the tire the worse it is to steer. the PO put 245/40R15 on what looks to be a zero offset wagon wheel. NOT FUN.

i already have a dropped solid axle with reversed eye mono's. So far the tires haven't rubbed.

I know someone out there has lowered their truck and has aftermarket rims. i have seen the pictures of their trucks.

Please Help!!

f100fordguy · Post by **f100fordguy** » June 23, 2009, 8:42 pm

I just put craigers on my f-100 @ stock ride height, Rears are 15x10" with a 3.5" offset, and a 15x6" on front with 0 offset I believe. Pics are in a post called "finally got tires and rims" or in my personal album. Turned out sweet, rears stick out of the bed a little but lookes sweet with the wide slicks (29x12.50x15) and fronts are 225.60.15's Hope this helps

Tim