[duckbubbles]

I posted this in the GT500 board and haven't gotten any responses, so I'll try here (where I should have gone first, I suppose).
I have developed the hots for the Shelby GT500 wheels. I can't afford the wheels from Ford/Shelby so I'm looking at the aftermarket.
I need to know what the backspacing and offset of the Shelby wheels are. The wheels I see are something like 6.2 and 7.2 inch backspacing and 23 and 50 mm offset. I don't want them to stick out too far so I need to know which of the dimensions are closest to the Shelby's.
I have the polished Bullitt's in 18x9 now and these are 18x9.5 so that isn't much difference. My dealer and a Ford Tech Rep weren't any help (shocking, isn't it).
Thanks

Frank

[hotshot]

The shelby gt500 wheels are hot. good choice :

[Rcode427]

I donot know much about the new rims but if you know where a rim you like is you can find out . Lay the rim or any rim on a flat surface , get a tape measure , stick in hole and there ya got back space . Not much help but it works . I like alot of tire . I

[Rcode427]

Anyone want a key pad walking yorkie ? I was about to ask how much trouble on a newer car was involved to move leaf springs over to accomadate wider tires .

[duckbubbles]

Originally Posted by Rcode427

I donot know much about the new rims but if you know where a rim you like is you can find out . Lay the rim or any rim on a flat surface , get a tape measure , stick in hole and there ya got back space . Not much help but it works . I like alot of tire . I

Yeah, I know how to measure to get backspacing, but you need a wheel to do that. Funny thing, the dealer won't order a wheel for me to take measurements from. What I think I will do is remove one of the Bullitts I have and do the measuring on it. That should let me know where I stand now and I can go from there.
Just trying to save myself some trouble if someone knows the figures.
The absolute best would be if someone made a deep dish version of this wheel. It has a slight dish and I like that better than the flat style.
I am thinking of going with the machined black version rather than chrome. Saw a picture of some on a silver 'stang and drooled all over the keyboard. Messy.

Frank

[duckbubbles]

Originally Posted by Rcode427

Anyone want a key pad walking yorkie ? I was about to ask how much trouble on a newer car was involved to move leaf springs over to accomadate wider tires .

The 2005+ S197 Mustangs have coil springs all around. I can't say for sure when they quit leaf springs.

Frank