Factory New Looks Give your 1979-1993 Fox Body Mustang a classic look by adding this chrome 17x8/9 Pony wheel kit by 5.0 Resto! After the debut of this original design on 1991 Mustang GT and LX trim levels, this wheel design became a popular upgrade for all year range Fox Body Mustangs. Featuring the factory 4x108mm lug pattern and a cast aluminum construction, these one-piece wheels are chrome plated to add great styling to any color hatch, convertible, or coupe Mustang. Weighing in at 23 & 25 lbs. each, this wheel is lighter than most factory wheels to keep your Fox lightweight. Included with this Pony wheel kit is four Ford Licensed center caps; keeping the Mustang authenticity intact. This will ensure your Fox Body retains a factory-new look to compliment your custom or restoration project.
Wheel Spec Front
Size - 17x8
Offset - +19mm
Backspacing - 5.25
Lugs - 4
Weight - 23lbs
Rear
Size - 17x9
Offset - +20mm
Backspacing - 5.79
Lugs - 4
Weight - 25lbs
Fox Spindle Wheels - Clearance Notes
1979-93 Mustang (All):
Steering rack limiters May be needed to eliminate rubbing issues when turning the front wheel.
It may require a front 8MM spacer to keep the grease cap from pushing out the center cap.
Rear quad shocks may need to be reversed or removed for proper fitment. Please check for clearance issues before driving the car.
Installation of wheels that are wider than the factory wheels on the rear of your Mustang may require fender clearance and exhaust modification for proper fitment.
1979-86 Mustang (All) - Requires a front-wheel spacer OR upgrading to 1987-1993 5.0 struts, spindles & brakes.
1979-90 Mustang (All) - Due to smaller front wheel openings, installing wheels or tires wider than the factory may require additional clearance on front fenders.
1987-93 Mustang (2.3L) - Requires a front-wheel spacer OR upgrading to 1987-1993 5.0 struts, spindles & brakes.
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The wheel size is the diameter of the wheel, in inches, not counting the tire.
Modern tires in North America have several other measurements associated with their size.
A tire designated as a "225/70R14" denotes a tire with the following dimensions: width of tread: 225 mm; ratio of tire height to width: 70 percent; rim diameter: 14".
Therefore, a 185/70R14 has the same rim diameter and aspect ratio, but a smaller overall diameter and narrower tread face than the 225/70R14.
Wheel Width
Wheel Backspacing
The easiest way to measure backspace is to lay the wheel face down onto the ground so the backside of the wheel is facing up.
Take a straight edge and lay it diagonally across the inboard flange of the wheel. Take a tape measure and measure the distance from where the straight edge contacts the inboard flange to the hub mounting pad of the wheel. This measurement is the backspace.
The photo below shows three wheels with 2", 3", & 4" backspace.
Wheel Bolt Pattern
The bolt pattern or bolt circle is the diameter of an imaginary circle formed by the centers of the wheel lugs. Bolt patterns can be 4, 5, 6, or 8 lug holes. A bolt circle of 4x100 would indicate a 4 lug pattern on a circle with a diameter of 100mm.
The diagram indicates the proper measuring methods. 6 lug wheels are measured like the 4 lug wheels.
Wheel Offset
The offset, measured in millimeters, can be negative or positive, and is the distance from the hub-mounting surface to the rim's true centerline. A positive offset means the hub-mounting surface is closer to the outside edge of the wheel; a negative offset means the hub-mounting surface is closer to the inside edge of the wheel. Offset affects the scrub radius of the steering and it is advisable to stay within the limits allowed by the vehicle manufacturer. If tires are fitted which are significantly wider than those specified by the manufacturer, a compromise may have to be adopted whereby a wheel with less offset is used to prevent the tire rubbing on the suspension.
Wheel Centerbore
The centerbore of the wheel is the opening in the middle of the wheel, surrounded by the lug holes. This opening helps to center the wheel to the hub. Its diameter is typically measured in millimeters (mm) and varies in size depending on vehicle application. Manufacturers approve up to a 1% variance in tolerance to pass wheels during inspection.
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