Is there any rubbing with the front FM2NOTCH?
Is there any rubbing with the front FM2NOTCH?
1983 3.8 V6
well i just put them on this week, and I haven't driven it except in the driveway and the yard, no rubbing detected, there is some evidence of rubbing on every outer sidewall tho, they may have been on a lowered car, mine is factory ride height and all appears to be ok, I'm putting it on the road saturday so i guess I'll know for sure then.Originally Posted by V6Powa
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85 T Top coupe 5.0 2R red, E7's, rpm intake, 4180 carb, 7.4 1/8
83 CC capri 5.0 5 speed,black mesh wheels
76 cobra II 302 auto black/gold, big cam 3 inch dumps- sold to a good friend
92 coupe 5.0 5 speed -red
92 Lx hatch 5.0 5 speed -black, 66 coupe 5.0 4 spd (project)
87 Vert 5.0 AOD red stock as a rock
" Are you sure you know what you're talking about? It kinda sounds like you know what you're talking about"
FM2NOTCH, I really dig those wheels. Wasn't aware of them before. So yeah, either 15x7 or different backspacing for the 15x8s. Thanks for the pics!
V6Powa, was gonna snap some photos but couldn't get to the car last night, however FM2's pics seem to work.
I'm currently doing some front end work, so it may take some time for the pics but I'm definitely ordering those rims next week. My car is going to have a level stance, probably more elevated than most care for, but not quite 4x4. I don't really mind the wheels being out that far at the front, but if they are, they would have to stick out an equal amount at the back, or it won't quite look right. FM2NOTCH, could you send me a pic of how far your rears are out with your zero offset?
1983 3.8 V6
Sounds good! Definitely lookin' forward to seeing your results. Good luck!
the rears with 235 60 15's are almost perfectly flush with the lip, they don't stick out at all.
I drove it today, no rubbing,scrubbing detected, I still believe the wheels/tires would look better with a 5 inch backspace on a 15x8 or a 4 inch backspace on a 15x7 wheel
Last edited by FM2NOTCH; 05-15-2014 at 03:54 PM.
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85 T Top coupe 5.0 2R red, E7's, rpm intake, 4180 carb, 7.4 1/8
83 CC capri 5.0 5 speed,black mesh wheels
76 cobra II 302 auto black/gold, big cam 3 inch dumps- sold to a good friend
92 coupe 5.0 5 speed -red
92 Lx hatch 5.0 5 speed -black, 66 coupe 5.0 4 spd (project)
87 Vert 5.0 AOD red stock as a rock
" Are you sure you know what you're talking about? It kinda sounds like you know what you're talking about"
FM2NOTCH - lookin' tough!
Question... how's the tailpipe clearance?
With all of the wheel options around, one should be able to find what they are looking for. The black rims that you are interested in would do your car justice, in your taste. I think that they look good but as others have stated, just not for me. Personally, I think that a 5 lug conversion would be a good thing for you.... more options available.
For me, I was looking into the 10th Anniversary rims, until I was offered these for a song and a dance:
conmech - aka Marshall
Pending build-1983 Mercury Capri RS NOT staying as it left the showroom floor......
Sonic blue pearl, sand beige, netted halos, FR500 wheels and shiny under the hood.
tailpipes have good clearance, it has 2.5's
*FOXTOBERFEST* 2015 http://www.foxmustangrestoration.com/events
85 T Top coupe 5.0 2R red, E7's, rpm intake, 4180 carb, 7.4 1/8
83 CC capri 5.0 5 speed,black mesh wheels
76 cobra II 302 auto black/gold, big cam 3 inch dumps- sold to a good friend
92 coupe 5.0 5 speed -red
92 Lx hatch 5.0 5 speed -black, 66 coupe 5.0 4 spd (project)
87 Vert 5.0 AOD red stock as a rock
" Are you sure you know what you're talking about? It kinda sounds like you know what you're talking about"
If you do go 5-lug, the 16x7 factory mesh wheels from a Crown Vic would look pretty killer on that '83.
Cheers,
Jeff Cook
'85 GT Hatch, 5-speed T-Top, Eibachs, Konis, & ARE 5-Spokes ... '85 GT Vert, CFI/AOD, all factory...
'79 Fairmont StaWag, 5.0, 62K original miles ... '04 Azure Blue 40th Anny Mach 1, 37K original miles...
2012 F150 S-Crew 4x4 5.0 "Blue Coyote"... 65 coupe, 289 auto, Pony interior ... '67 coupe 6-cyl 4-speed ...
'68 Vert, Mexican block 307 4-speed... '71 Datsun 510 ...
And a 1-of-328 Deep Blue Pearl 2003 Marauder 4.6 DOHC, J-Mod, 4.10s and Lidio tune
I know that it is a personal preference, but why is everyone so hung up on mesh wheels here? I just don't get it.
Jess
Previously owned;
1979 Mustang, v6 swapped to EFI 393, custom installed m122 blower, 4r70w trans, Megasquirt II, T-top swaped in.
1990 Mustang, 545 BBF, C-4 with brake, ladder bars.
1983 Mustang, 1984 SVO Mustang
1984 Mustang convertible, v6 swapped to 351
1986 Mustang GT, 1989 Mustang GT convertible
1992 Mustang coupe, 4 swapped to 302
To Each is Own!
Some guys love the 10 holes, some guys love the Pony's, some guys love Mesh wheels.
Trey
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
Mine came with TRX's new, then had some SSP steel wheels and 10 holes later on, and now a set of 15"x7" Weld knock-offs with 225/60r15 tires. (in deep snow at Tahoe)
They fit perfectly, just like the factory wheels, and at my age I consider any wheel over 15" too large for this type of car. 1. ride quality suffers (it's already too rough riding for me in daily commuting) 2. big wheels are too ghetto for me for any older car. (I live too close to certain communties of sketchy people and their wheels are all chrome and too big, waaay too big). And I don't care to be part of their culture thank you.
Last edited by bosscar; 05-18-2014 at 01:46 AM.
JK
1983 Capri RS Turbo (since new)
1970 Boss 302 (since 1980)
1965 Mustang Coupe (since 1976)
The whole problem I think with the steel wheels is the largest size is 15". I already am finding it tough to get tires for my 15" rims and when I switch to 5 lug its gonna be 16" or 17". I'm gonna miss my 10 holes though.
1985 Mustang GT 5speed LRB with Ford Racing M-6007-X302, Performer RPM, Holley 670 Avenger carb, BBK headers with H-pipe, B&M short throw
1986 Mustang GT (parts car)
1986 LX Coupe 4cyl, 4speed, LRB
Here's an example of 16x7 with 4" BSThe whole problem I think with the steel wheels is the largest size is 15". I already am finding it tough to get tires for my 15" rims and when I switch to 5 lug its gonna be 16" or 17". I'm gonna miss my 10 holes though.
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