17" Mustang SVT Rims

[Tnashua]

I have a broken down 1998 4x4 XLT w/ 4.0 OHV & 5 Speed...
I didn't pay a lot for it- so I have a little budget left over for upgrades.
I'd like to put a set of 17" Mustang rims on it (with taller tires of course). My search hasn't revealed whether you guys have done this- so I'm asking...
ANY ONE KNOW WHAT IT WOULD TAKE?
Will they bolt up without issues? Would I need spacers- if so how thick- where to get them?
I see stock mustang rims on my local craigslist pretty frequently & like the look of many of them- so they seem like the best bang for the buck if major surgery isn't required to install them.
Thanks for your input guys!

 

[Nixthebomb]

If I remember correctly, mustang rims have a backspacing of -40 so you would need a wheel spacers that were 1.5". the bolt pattern is the same

 

[Tnashua]

I kind of figured a spacer would be required.
Back in the day I put IROC rims on my Monte SS & had to use spacers:
1 or 1.25" in the back & 3/8" in the front. I had to pull the axles to install longer studs in the rear... I'd prefer to avoid that if possible. Anyone know who might offer a 1.5" spacer that bolts on & has it's own studs? If so- how much? THANKS!

 

[Nixthebomb]

https://www.google.com/search?q=5x4....0.59j57j62l2.5276j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

 

[Turdle]

Not the best shot, but this shows 17" wheels --sold to me as "Mustang" wheels with no spacers.

 

[Tnashua]

Thanks for the link- suppose I could've googled it myself- figured I'd ask you guys if there was a brand / supplier you've used & liked... Looks like I'll have no problem finding spacers, but the "cheap" mustang rims are now going to cost $150+ more to install...
Mountaineer looks nice Turdle- Is that with the 1.5" spacers? Looks like maybe 1.25" would look better in front? What did you use? Is yours 4x4 or 4x2? It looks lowered- something I'd entertain doing to my 4x4, but haven't looked into it yet.

 

[Turdle]

Not the best shot, but this shows 17" wheels --sold to me as "Mustang" wheels with no spacers.

I said no spacers. None--zilch.
It was lowered, no bumpstops. I no longer have that truck.

 

[wbrudi28]

i have GT wheels on my X, no spacers.

seen with 265/70/17 GG At2

older pic shows alignment a little better. goodyear wrangler 265/70/17

 

[snoranger]

My 99 Cobra wheels (17x8) fit with no spacers... My 03 Cobra (17x9) wheels would have needed spacers.

 

[Tnashua]

Thanks for the help guys! Sounds like most of them should work- just need to steer clear of the 9" wide versions... I'll be back on the hunt once the ex is back on the road.

 

[X~FACTOR]

These are Bullitt Wheels wrapped with Toyo Proxes 4.
20x8.5; 245/45
20x10; 275/40

Also had 17's. I believe they were +22 offsets.

 

[Turdle]

17x9 in my picture above. Don't know what the issues could be-:scratch: