late model wheels on a '68

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    Hey guys,

    A girlfriend of mine is restoring her own '68 V8 coupé and really likes the 17" shelby razors. I can't find any helpful info on the backspacing/offset for these classic mustangs and was wondering if 94-04 wheels would fit on her car?

    Any other good online stores with lot's of wheelchoices for vintage stangs?

    thanks
    dutch5.0, Nov 10, 2009
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    94-04 wheels will fit just fine on her car with some 1" spacers.
    golf4283, Nov 10, 2009
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    thanks man
    dutch5.0, Nov 11, 2009
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    Just make sure with tires in the front stay smaller or at a 235 wide and in the rear usually no larger than a 245 or 255 without having to worry about tire rub. I would say run 225's up front and 235's in the rear and you won't have to even worry about it.
    golf4283, Nov 11, 2009
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    :stupid:

    When I bought new wheels for my 04 GT I put my stock Bullitts on my 68. 1 inch spacers all the way around is what you need. These wheels have 245/45's on them, but it really needs a 235 on the front, they rub just every once in a while.
    68stang351, Nov 12, 2009
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    one inch spacer seems like a lot to me. Might want to see if there is a heaftier lug bolt. I know on some of the foxes when they add spacers they have a tendency to break. Make sure the spacers are hub centric as well.
    old_blue, Nov 12, 2009
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    Personally, I don't like the idea of spacers at all. However, Many Stang owners on the forums have their car setup that way and have no issues.
    tx65coupe, Nov 13, 2009
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