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imperial66 Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2015 Posts: 12 Location: Hawaii
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Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:09 pm Post subject: Will these wheels (offset) fit on a 66 fastback |
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I've only been a member of thesamba.com for a few months so please forgive me asking this question, one that's probably been asked and answered on this forum an few times already. I'm looking at ordering some wheels (American Racing VF493) and tires and I just want to make sure they will fit before I purchase them. I have a 4" narrowed air beam from Airkewld up front and want to run 16x5.5 with a 2.875 offset (175/50/16), at the rear I'm looking at running 16x7 with a 4.375 offset (195/50/16). The rear will be static lowered using a combination of drop plates and spine adjustments. I'll be running BAD Series disk brakes from Airkewld on all 4 corners. I have not tubbed the front or rear. The PO also did a trans/engine lift it makes a difference. My main concern is the offset I know that the wheel and tire size should fit as the current wheels I have are the same overall width and diameter. Again forgive me if this has been asked before but I have 2 young children and don't have time to search forums. I've already spent a couple hours on the computer today but did not get a cut and dry answer. A lot of members have either tubbed their ride or are running air on all 4 corners. Thanks. |
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TMI Products Samba Member

Joined: February 14, 2014 Posts: 744 Location: Corona, Ca
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 1:02 pm Post subject: Re: Will these wheels (offset) fit on a 66 fastback |
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I don't think they will fit. I have 17X7.5" with a 45 ET and 215/40's. Based on your wheel offset for the rear, the wheel will stick out towards the fender lip about 1.1". I barely have room now, but it doesn't rub. You would be better off with about a 5" BS, bringing the wheel in. But these are numbers I from a site I use.
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1965 Turbo Mustang Fastback
1966 Type 3 Fastback
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