"MasterBlaster" <Nobody's.Home@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>
> "Hawkeye65" wrote
>
>> I was wondering whether a Ford Escort's (1989/1990) 15' rims would fit
my
>> Mustang? It currently has 14' wheels and I'd like to change to 15'
rims.
>> I've heard the 15' are more common, and thus cheaper. Can anyone
confirm,
>> or
>> deny, this?
>
> According to this chart...
>
http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Ford___Vehicle_Bolt_Pattern_Reference.cfm
> ... Escort 15's started in 91, with a 4x100mm bolt circle. Your Mustang
is
> 4x108mm.
>
> The offset will be totally wrong too, as FWD wheels will have a lot more
> "positive" offset (tucked in under the car) to keep them centered on the
> front
> suspension "pivot" points to reduce torque steer, while your RWD Mustang
> wheels can and will have "negative" offset (they stick out further) that
> give
> you that "wide track" look.
>
> You can try to cram them in there if you want, but there's a good chance
> they
> won't clear your brake or suspension parts, and you'll have 4
> goofy-looking
> wheel wells with the tires & wheels hiding waaaaaaaay inside in the
> shadows.
>
>
>
Thanks for the information! I will keep looking for some nice looking
wheels
for my Mustang!
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