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Default Proper mag wheel for 1966 mustang

I'm guessing stock wheel size back then was 14x5, correct? Well, I want to go to mag wheels with the red center. But, I'm getting some information that says black-lipped mags like this one...

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are the proper ones for 1966. I want to restore this beauty back to 1966 condition. Only changes will be some mechanical and the wheels, everything else is a straight restore. Any advice is helpful.

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The 66 SSW used a chrome trim ring and the 65s had the whole wheel chromed instead. I would upgrade to 15x7" and take advantage of the much better tire selection.
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I was thinking about that. But, the pictured wheel is correct then?
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Sí! Yessir, they are painted black where the trim goes on
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Awesome, thank you for the help. One last question. What exactly is backspacing and do you adjust it for various wheels? I'm a wheel newb, so any help is great.
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