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What factory cars come with wheels that will fit a 2nd gen?

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Old Jan 6, 2003 | 09:06 PM
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What factory cars come with wheels that will fit a 2nd gen?

I know newer mustang wheels work with the 5lug cars. Any 4lug or other 5lug cars?

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Old Jan 6, 2003 | 09:29 PM
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3rd gen
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Old Jan 6, 2003 | 09:37 PM
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Probe GT wheels, and Id assume Mx-6 5-lugs as well. I think you need spacers for them though.
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Old Jan 6, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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Actually a large number of factory wheels will fit the 5 lug version. Simply because it's a VERY common bolt pattern. 5x4.5 (5x114.3mm). The trick is getting the right offset -- which obviously depends on how wide of wheel you get. Stock offset for a 6.5 wheel is +40mm.

If you get a wider wheel, you'll want to look for smaller offset. There is some room to play, just not a lot to the inside of the wheel (esp. in front). So you're more likely to fit with an offset on the small side (wheel pushed farther out) than on the large side -- just don't get too carried away in either direction. Plus you can always roll your fender lips or get flares... Not much you can do on the inside short of smaller suspension components (namely springs).

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Old Jan 6, 2003 | 10:31 PM
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fairlady wheels are nice
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Old Jan 6, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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lexus gs400 gs300 etc. 17inchs rims fit perfectly and look awsome.
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Old Jan 6, 2003 | 10:36 PM
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i can get a good deal on cobra r wheels with tires for $400.00 do u think they will fit guys?
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Old Jan 6, 2003 | 10:37 PM
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90+ 300ZX lightweight, 16x7.5" non-turbo. Cheap. Need .250" spacers for the front. Stock lugs work fine though. We used 225/50/16 up front.

http://community.webshots.com/album/29829335dZcQQoISEZ

5-lug stangs, see post a week or so ago. 17".

Ford and Chrysler used a lot of 5" on 4.5" bolt circle.

Diamond star cars have the same bolt pattern. May or may not need spacers.

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Old Jan 6, 2003 | 11:06 PM
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Mustang 17x8 +30mm offset
235/40/17 front & 245/45/17 rear

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Old Jan 6, 2003 | 11:08 PM
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I had some 17x8 98 Corba wheels on one of my 86's. Fit perfectly and looked great. I was running 225/45's in the front and 235/45's in the rear. If you get a set with the 9" wide rears, you should be able to fit 255/40's in the rear without problems, though I would recommend eliminating the rear toe steering if you go that wide.

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Old Jan 6, 2003 | 11:47 PM
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Ive seen an FC with IS300 rims. They are a nice looking 5 spoke. Most japanese car wheels should fit, depending on the ofset mostly.
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 12:38 AM
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I've seen 97+ Prelude rims on FCs. But personally, I want Nissan R32 Skyline GTR or GTS rims for my FC.
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 12:56 AM
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If they are cheap and they are not phone dial rims, buy them.
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 01:00 AM
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To the earlier post saying that diamond star wheels fit. Talon/Laser/Eclipse wheels are different. My parents have a 94 Laser with 5 bolt alloys, they have a smaller bolt pattern. Trust me, I've looked!
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 09:17 AM
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what about 4 lug rims? any good ones out there?
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 04:39 PM
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Nissan 240 for the 4 lug
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