Mustang wheels

[bstjnky]

Does anyone know if the newer style Mustang wheels will fit on a 93 Exp.? I plan on putting them on the truck to give it a new look. The wheels I want are the split 5 star type or the Cobra type R's. Will this lower the truck any? Has anyone done this or got any pics? I think it'll look good and unique. Thanks for any help....
Jason

 

[Brett]

Do you have a 2wd or 4wd?

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Brett Grooms
94 Explorer Sport

 

[jason]

i saw a 91-94 sport with cobra r wheels at the beach it looked sweet as for lowering it i dont think so

 

[bstjnky]

I have a 2wd. I plan upgrading engines soon, too. Hopefully to a 5 liter. I gotta have more speed, this sled is just too slow. I want the wheels to look good too.

 

[Jornum1]

I wouldnt think it would lower it, the cobra Rs are 17x9, and considering that most stock explorer wheels are 15 inch. My 99 sport has 16x7s on it though. So I would think if you used similar tires you would actually be a inch bigger. Thats just my common sense thinking. Hope I helped
Jason

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'99 Sport SOHC Auto
K&N FIPK, Borla Exhaust
Bosch 4+'s, Lowered 2 inches,
Eldebrock shocks,
Sony Mobile Es head unit,
Sony 1/2 din Equalizer,
10 disc ES cd changer,
6 disc MD changer,

 

[Paul Gagnon]

Yes they will fit. They definately fit 2wd and I don't see any reason why they wouldn't fit 4wd, the hub diameter is the same as the flange on the rear axle. Here is a picture of a Bronco II with 17" Mustang wheels. Dead Link Removed

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Paul Gagnon
Calgary, Alberta
"No Brain, No Pain"
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[This message has been edited by Paul Gagnon (edited 03-01-2000).]

 

[Brett]

The Cobra R wheels will fit a 2wd truck, however, they will NOT fit over the front hub on a 4wd truck. Check out the link below and see for yourself. Dead Link Removed



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Brett Grooms
94 Explorer Sport

 

[bstjnky]

Are those wheels on a Explorer? If so, what year? They look awesome and I think I might order some soon.

 

[bstjnky]

Are those wheels on a Explorer? If so, what year? They look awesome and I think I might order some soon. Does anyone have a picture of the entire truck from a distance with those wheels?

 

[V8Pete]

Explorer Express runs the 17 x 9s with 275/55s on one of their demo vehicles. They stick out a little past the wells in the front, but those rims are beautiful. They could probably send you a photo.

By the way, Paul, the Bronco II in the photo you referenced has 16 x 7s off a '94 Mustang.

Pete

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'96 XLT 2wd V8
K&N, drilled airbox
Flowmaster 50 series w/ 3" pipe
Explorer Express 1 1/2" lowering kit
Edelbrock IAS
Michelin 235/70 X-One

 

[Paul Gagnon]

The wheels in the picture of the Bronco II are 17x8 Mustang wheels. This truck belongs to good personal friend of mine. I know exactly what is on it. By the way if you look closely you can see the tips of the dual exhaust on this 5.0L equipped truck.

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Paul Gagnon
Calgary, Alberta
"No Brain, No Pain"
Dead Link Removed

 

[bstjnky]

Is that Bronco fast? I am thinking about swapping a 5 liter in my Exp. Does he have any pics of the engine bay or installation procedures? What 1/4 times has he run?

 

[V8Pete]

Paul:

Well, I knew they weren't the 9" Cobra R rims. You're right, the 3 spoke style is 17" Dead Link Removed. It's a cool looking Bronco II, regardless.

Pete

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'96 XLT 2wd V8
K&N, drilled airbox
Flowmaster 50 series w/ 3" pipe
Explorer Express 1 1/2" lowering kit
Edelbrock IAS
Michelin 235/70 X-One

 

[jasonf83]

You will have to run spacers in the front to have the centers fit even on a 2 wd