Non-Halibrand Wheel Options

[rsbrillhart]

Thinking I want to go with something other than FFR Halibrand wheels for my MK4, just for a different look, but having a heck of a time finding suitable options. I've spoken with several of the major wheel supply companies without much luck. Most just ask for a specific model and year and are not set up for custom builds. I've been using the same sizing as the Halibrand wheels for my search:

Front: 17"x 9" with 6" Backspace and 24mm Offset (11" Brakes)
Rear : 17"x 10.5" with 6.7" Backspace and 27mm Offset (IRS with 13" Brakes)
Offset Wheel Lug Pattern: Ford style 5 lug x 4.5"

Curious where others have gone to find wheels.

Thanks,

Randy

[Mark K]

I put these on mine.

https://www.americanmuscle.com/fr500wheels1.html#shop-by3

Mine are 17x9 all around, but they have 10.5 with a deep dish.

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[Jeff Kleiner]

Virtually any of the aftermarket 1994-2004 Mustang wheels offered in 17x9 and 17x10.5 by vendors such as American Muscle, OE Wheels, Late Model Restoration and others will be compatible.

Jeff

[rsbrillhart]

Thanks guys, didn't realize that the fitment was the same for '94-'04 Mustang. That helps a lot. Nice looking wheels and paint scheme Mark! I see you used Ken for painting. I'm hoping to get mine to him in the next couple months.

[toadster]

I put these on mine.

https://www.americanmuscle.com/fr500wheels1.html#shop-by3

Mine are 17x9 all around, but they have 10.5 with a deep dish.

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yeah and they look badass in person too! :)

[SteveHsr]

Take a look at Team 3 Wheels for reasonably priced custom backspacing quality wheels, and make a tire choice part of the process as some of the better performance tires are 18's. Just options to consider.

[Jeff's First FFR]

Best deal! Mustang Bulllit wheels from American Muscle. 17x9 front with 245-45 and 17x10.5 rear with 275-40. Wheels are about $100 each. Rears clear IRS brake caliper by 1/8 inch!


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Jeff

[Jeff Kleiner]

Best deal! Mustang Bulllit wheels from American Muscle. 17x9 front with 245-45 and 17x10.5 rear with 275-40. Wheels are about $100 each. Rears clear IRS brake caliper by 1/8 inch!

Jeff

My opinion---which is worth exactly what you paid for it---is that 275s are stretched on a 10.5" wheel. Most brands of 275/40-17 have a tread width of 9.5" or less which is narrower than the rim. 275s should go on a 9" wheel and 10.5" wheels should have 315/35 tires. Similarly and for the same reason I prefer a 255/40 on the front rather than 245/45.

Hope I gave you your moneys worth with that ;)

Jeff

[ztoolman44]

I put these on mine.

https://www.americanmuscle.com/fr500wheels1.html#shop-by3

Mine are 17x9 all around, but they have 10.5 with a deep dish.

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Same rims that I'm using on my truck build. Came on my donor car.129959 129960

[CraigS]

When you go to American Muscle click on the 94-04 button. There are many, many options and each comes in several finishes.