What Wheels have been used with the C.V. swap?

LOBORXCX · Post by **LOBORXCX** » July 23, 2013, 12:15 am

Trying to figure out what my options are for the rims on my 65. Im doing the Crown Victoria suspension swap on the front and want to pick up the wheels soon. Anyone got pics of what they're running?

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » July 23, 2013, 12:59 am

Not running them yet, but I have a set of 17" Mustang Bullit wheels (which are the proper offset) for my CV conversion.

Toyz · Post by **Toyz** » July 23, 2013, 4:29 am

If you are to the point of mounting them, you are welcome to come by and try my various size Bullits on your application.
As Grits stated, the S197 late model Mustangs have the proper offset, as do earlier SVO's.
Paul

Malibusurfer · Post by **Malibusurfer** » July 23, 2013, 11:37 am

Maybe a dumb question, but do 15" wheels fit on the CV front end, or do I need a 16" or bigger??? Have a set of American Racing Torque Thrust awaiting possibly.....15x7 and 8.
Sorry to hi-jack...
Thanks

Toyz · Post by **Toyz** » July 23, 2013, 12:07 pm

Correct offset 15" wheels usually will not clear. I know of one which is running a 15x 3.5" front runner but I don't know what offset.
Paul

Malibusurfer · Post by **Malibusurfer** » July 23, 2013, 12:44 pm

Good to know. The caliper is pretty big on those Panther from ends and measuring looks really tight... Don't have the two together to try and fit, hence the dumb question

Thanks!!!

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » July 23, 2013, 12:56 pm

If I'm remembering what I've read correctly, 16" wheels are pretty tight also.

eddieschopshop · Post by **eddieschopshop** » July 23, 2013, 5:06 pm

this is an OLD pic of a 67 f100..
my first cv swap
running
17x8 oem bullit wheels front
18x9 aftermarket bullit wheels in the rear

LOBORXCX · Post by **LOBORXCX** » July 24, 2013, 1:01 am

Malibusurfer wrote:Maybe a dumb question, but do 15" wheels fit on the CV front end, or do I need a 16" or bigger??? Have a set of American Racing Torque Thrust awaiting possibly.....15x7 and 8.
Sorry to hi-jack...
Thanks

No Prob that was actually one question I had also.

Toyz wrote:If you are to the point of mounting them, you are welcome to come by and try my various size Bullits on your application.
As Grits stated, the S197 late model Mustangs have the proper offset, as do earlier SVO's.
Paul

I'm not quite there yet. wanted to pick up wheels before I take the truck apart, I use it as my daily driver. Dont want to have it down for more than a week or two. Thanks for the offer though.

LOBORXCX · Post by **LOBORXCX** » July 24, 2013, 1:05 am

eddieschopshop wrote:this is an OLD pic of a 67 f100..
my first cv swap
running
17x8 oem bullit wheels front
18x9 aftermarket bullit wheels in the rear

Those look nice, but I'm not sure I want the muscle car look. I was hoping to find a steel wheel that I can run white walls with. Right now I'm running 17 steel Dodge truck wheels. I like the look, but its more rim than I like, I would rather have 16s cause I can still run whites and it will look decent.

Toyz · Post by **Toyz** » July 24, 2013, 6:05 am

There are some OEM wheels which will fit. Biggest factor is the high positive offset. Probably easiest way to maintain correct offset and appearance would be Wheel Vintiques. The stock CV wheels just have too much fwd appearance for my liking.
Paul

eddieschopshop · Post by **eddieschopshop** » July 24, 2013, 6:18 am

i know what you mean.. on my slick i wanted to run 15s bfg combo with white letters showing..but seems like what i will spend15s combo i can spend it on a bigger nicer set of wheels..

it all comes down to preference...

i believe you can get away with some 16" or whatever those black cop car wheels are...

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