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71Elky
Jan 22nd, 03, 9:50 PM
does any body know what the bolt circle is o the new mustang? I was wondering becouse i like the new 18's on the new ones that look like big creagers, just wondering if they would fit my 71 elky

gearheads78
Jan 23rd, 03, 12:21 AM
I'v been out of the wheel business for a while but I would be willing to bet they are still 5 on 4.5". They would look preety cool on a Elky but you need to run adapters to get the offset and bolt pattern correct.

71Elky
Jan 25th, 03, 11:04 AM
thaks that is what i was thinking going to have to do some more reserch on it.

any one else have any thoughts?

Clint44
Jan 25th, 03, 8:43 PM
Gearheads is right. Those wheels have a different bolt circle.

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71Elky
Jan 26th, 03, 9:09 AM
I know they have a diffrent bolt circle and thak you all for your help. What i was wondering is if any body knows the backspacing of the ford rimms, also what are your opinions about wheel adapters? I know the older ones i have seen are cast metal and i wont trust them but i found a company that makes them out of billet and then macheans them to your specks. So would you all trust the new ones?

thanks Jeremy

Clint44
Jan 26th, 03, 6:18 PM
I've used Vette Brakes & Products' billet aluminum adapters before. Those are very high quality but cost around $300/set.