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im getting ready to drop my 02 ranger with the djm 4/5 kit. im wanting to do a wider wheel in rear. wheels i have found i like are 17x9 and 17x10. is this possible? if not what is the widest wheel front and rear i can run?
 


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Shouldn't have any issues, as long as they're the typical offset for pre 05 mustangs. You may need to run a spacer on the front to avoid tire rubbing, just depends what tire size you're planning on, and what the offset of the wheels is.
Here's my truck lowered 4/5 with 18X9's in front and 18X10's in the rear
 

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you truck looks sharp! as i know of the back spacing on the ones im looking at are like 6 to 6.5 inches of backspacing. thats the back wheels. do you know what the most i can do on the fron and rear without spacer's?
 

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ok im going to run 18s and my tire size is going to bein the front is going to be 245/40r18 and in the rear will be 285/35/r18. will these be ok?
 

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ok im going to run 18s and my tire size is going to bein the front is going to be 245/40r18 and in the rear will be 285/35/r18. will these be ok?
I'd say those tire sizes will be fine. I'm running a 35 series in front and rear, but if I had to do it again, I'd go with a 40 series in the front. You might have to run a spacer to clear the hub (just depends on the wheels), or avoid rubbing the control arms, but other than that, it should work.


not to thread jack but stmitch you got a showoff/build thread?
I've got some more pics here, nothing special: http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102433
 

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Just bought some 17 Mustang wheels to use on my truck. Will be using either a 245/65R17 ( have a test tire right now to test clearance) or a 235/65R17. Rather than using a spacer (not comfortable with them) I am just going to cut a hole in the front centercaps to clear the hubs

If you not sure on tires, before you buy, go to a tire shop and ask for a tire in the size you want out of their trash/recyle pile. They may even mount it for free if you say you dont need it balanced or anything

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thanks for all the advice, this is my first ford and i am learning the ford world. the big brakes you have on your truck.....is it a kit from baer brakes or did they come off another car or truck? not sure what swaps off other rides.
 

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Glad to help! Be sure and let us know what you end up with, and post some pics!
The brakes (calipers and rotors) are factory Ford pieces from an 03 Mustang Cobra. The rears were added using a slightly modified kit from Ford racing. The fronts require custom billet caliper brackets, and custom machined hubs. It was a pretty much bolt on deal though once the pieces were made. Had some custom braided stainless brake lines made, and that was it.
They're probably my favorite mod so far. Followed closely by the hood. That could all get shuffled around though once I get my Whipple supercharger installed in the next few weeks :headbang:
 

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awsome.....cant wait to see pics and thanks again. ill post pics as soon as i get my wheel and lowered!
 

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Shouldn't have any issues, as long as they're the typical offset for pre 05 mustangs. You may need to run a spacer on the front to avoid tire rubbing, just depends what tire size you're planning on, and what the offset of the wheels is.
Here's my truck lowered 4/5 with 18X9's in front and 18X10's in the rear
what is the offset of your wheels
 

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what is the offset of your wheels
No idea. I bought them around 2010 and forgot the stats long ago. They are aftermarket SN95 wheels.
 

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