CV front end swap wheel offsets and backspacing

[sparks427]

doin a crown vic front end swap and am curious what everybody is using for wheel offset and backspacing, read somewhere that mustang wheels do work but am just cuious from the guys that have done it, thanks.

[JG F100]

doin a crown vic front end swap and am curious what everybody is using for wheel offset and backspacing, read somewhere that mustang wheels do work but am just cuious from the guys that have done it, thanks.

Up front I'm running 20x8.5 with 5.25" backspacing, mustang wheels should fit ok, just depends on the size and look you are after. I lowered mine a little more by cutting the coils, the lower you go the less clearance you'll have. I also rolled my fenders.

[sparks427]

right on i was thinkin 18x10 in the back and 17x8 up frotn in the torque thrust Ms, ur truck looks really nice btw, is that hot rod black or just primer?

[sparks427]

right on i was thinkin 18x10 in the back and 17x8 up frotn in the torque thrust Ms, ur truck looks really nice btw, is that hot rod black or just primer?

[JG F100]

right on i was thinkin 18x10 in the back and 17x8 up frotn in the torque thrust Ms, ur truck looks really nice btw, is that hot rod black or just primer?

That is a very rare hot rod 99 cent rattle can flat black, .

[elgemcdlf]

right on i was thinkin 18x10 in the back and 17x8 up frotn in the torque thrust Ms, ur truck looks really nice btw, is that hot rod black or just primer?

That is a very rare hot rod 99 cent rattle can flat black, .

You are just so wrong it isn't even funny

[sparks427]

right on i was thinkin 18x10 in the back and 17x8 up frotn in the torque thrust Ms, ur truck looks really nice btw, is that hot rod black or just primer?

That is a very rare hot rod 99 cent rattle can flat black, .

You are just so wrong it isn't even funny

whos that? me on the wheels or him on the paint? , how many cans did that take ya?

[biggj]

doin a crown vic front end swap and am curious what everybody is using for wheel offset and backspacing, read somewhere that mustang wheels do work but am just cuious from the guys that have done it, thanks.

Up front I'm running 20x8.5 with 5.25" backspacing, mustang wheels should fit ok, just depends on the size and look you are after. I lowered mine a little more by cutting the coils, the lower you go the less clearance you'll have. I also rolled my fenders.

I love your Truck! Mine will have a very similar stance when I am done, but I'm going Hot Rod Flatz silver with a red interior.
How is the rear lowered?

OP Torque Thrust M will look really good on yours but I would do 20's all around. just my

[JG F100]

doin a crown vic front end swap and am curious what everybody is using for wheel offset and backspacing, read somewhere that mustang wheels do work but am just cuious from the guys that have done it, thanks.

Up front I'm running 20x8.5 with 5.25" backspacing, mustang wheels should fit ok, just depends on the size and look you are after. I lowered mine a little more by cutting the coils, the lower you go the less clearance you'll have. I also rolled my fenders.

I love your Truck! Mine will have a very similar stance when I am done, but I'm going Hot Rod Flatz silver with a red interior.
How is the rear lowered?

OP Torque Thrust M will look really good on yours but I would do 20's all around. just my

Rear is lowered via axle flip.

[sparks427]

biggj--i did some lookin and 17s and 18s might seems some whats small, 20s do look better, fills the wheel well up better.

[elgemcdlf]

biggj--i did some lookin and 17s and 18s might seems some whats small, 20s do look better, fills the wheel well up better.

It all depends on the look you want. Older vehicle look is more sidewall which you can get with smaller wheels. I am hoping to be able to use 16" when finished with more sidewall giving more of a street rod look. Fills the wheel well just the same, difference is the look. After all these trucks came with 15" wheels, many still run them & all looks fine.

[sparks427]

well ya your right on that part, i was just meanin as far as big wheels go. 16s look good whith the right tire on them, but i like the bigger wheels too and after lookin the 17s and 18s didnt seem big enough almost.

[elgemcdlf]

Just all depends on if you prefer more wheel look or more tire.

[IN2FORD]

Thought I would revive this thread. I am getting closer to the wheel purchase and really want to know what back spacing is working on the CV front end. I am hoping to squeeze in a 18x9 on the front. So post up pics, wheel info like size and offset please...

Barry

[72FordGunny]

doin a crown vic front end swap and am curious what everybody is using for wheel offset and backspacing, read somewhere that mustang wheels do work but am just cuious from the guys that have done it, thanks.

Up front I'm running 20x8.5 with 5.25" backspacing, mustang wheels should fit ok, just depends on the size and look you are after. I lowered mine a little more by cutting the coils, the lower you go the less clearance you'll have. I also rolled my fenders.

What is your offset on the back wheels. Also what tire sizes are running on the front and back?