Wheel Requirements ("Will Mustang Wheels Fit")

[Yamaha V6]

The SHO uses a 5-lug, 108mm bolt pattern (~4.25").
The (5-lug) Mustang uses a 4.5" bolt pattern.

Out of the box, Mustang wheels will not fit on a SHO.

The stock '89-'90 "Basketweave" wheels are 15"x6".

The stock '91-'92 non-directional ("Canadian") slicers are 16"x6", as are the stock '93-'95 directional ("Italian") slicers. They use a +42mm offset.

(insert Gen 3 wheel info here)

Various wheel combos have been used, some more successfully than others. 16x7, 16x8, 17x7, 17x8, 17x9 (w/ spacers), 18x7, 18x8 & 19x? have been used. Offsets typically vary from ~+37mm to +45mm. On '89-'91, the rear fender flares may require fender trimming on oversized wheels, as does the occasional '92-'95. (insert Gen 3 fitment notes here).

Tire widths from 205 through 245 are commonly used on the oversized wheels (215 is ok for 6" wide, 225-235 is typically 7"-7 1/2", 245 is typically for 8")

Some Volvo wheels, some Jag, some Lincoln, some Thunderbird wheels will fit. Here's the meat of the subject though: "5x108mm", "offset between +37mm & +45mm" will get you very close, but individual test-fitting is always best. "Your Mileage May Vary".

 

[SinisterSHO]

Thank.You.

 

[platoribs]

Is here some definative advice regarding the advisability of using spacers, and where one can obtain them.

 

[cmichaelo]

FWIW, I have a Gen2 on which I'm using 18x8.5" rims with a +42.5mm offset.

Tires are 235/40-18.

In the front there's about 5mm clearance to the OEM strut housing.

In the rear, I use 15mm spacers to push the wheels as far out as possible for a nice wider look (and better handling). The fender lip is totally removed. I shaved it off all the way around. Even part of the side skirt plastic molding was taken off to prevent rubbing at the fender near the rear door. I had to relocate the screw that holds the side molding in place inside the fender.

The spacers are custom made by a machine shop. They are hubcentric and fabricated in alum. If you're interested I'll send you drawings.

There is no rubbing front nor rear.

The car is lowered by 1 to 1 1/2" (Intrax/Koni).

Michael

 

[K-Dawg]

Michael, got any pics?

 

[NotSoSlowSHO]

I ran accross this site this evening....

http://www.megaperformance.com/page/page/968435.htm

Large list of bolt patterns for various cars. Assuming the backspacing is within reason, anything with a 5x108 bolt pattern will fit

 

[NotSoSlowSHO]

here is another sweet site I ran accross in regards to wheels.

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel22.shtml

Brands, sizes, and weights.

Because I LOVE light wheels

 

[Sagabu]

These guys buy the wheels undrilled and drill them . Any of these wheels could be drilled to 108mm , even Cragar SS`s . Check out thier home page for other wheels .
http://customwheelsmarket.com/ford-oem-style-and-replica-wheels.html