offset of 16" rims?

[bloodyspirit058]

like the subject says i'm looking for the offset of the 16 inch rims that came on 94-98 mustangs and maybe even before that. I found a good deal on 16 racing tires and need 16 rims to go with em, only problem is i'm trying to stay in the stock category. But as long as i can find rims that are similar in size and measurements, i should be good. so if you know the offset of the 16's or now of some 16's that are just like em, let me know.

EDIT: also, i know i can find the oem 16's on ebay, but i don't want to pay 100 a rim for something used that is factory just cause someone upgraded and are trying to make up for the price of their new rims.

[bbunt302]

You should be able to find used stock 16" wheels for much less than that. I would think more like $100 a set. Maybe try looking around at some of the local junkyards?

I'm not sure what the offset is, but I believe all the stock 16" wheels were 16 x 7. So, just don't expect to successfully put a very wide tire on there. A 245 is going to be pushing it.

[SpectorV]

100 a set with tires to 200 a set with tires IF the tires are new is the norm

[bloodyspirit058]

Quote: Originally Posted by SpectorV 100 a set with tires to 200 a set with tires IF the tires are new is the norm

kinda what i was thinking, for some reason it seems like these rims carry a price :S

i also believe they are 7.5" wide, and the tires i'm looking at are 255's and say the need a 7-9" rim.

[SpectorV]

yea a 7.5 wide you shouldnt run wider than a 235 tire~

[bloodyspirit058]

its only going to be for track use if that makes a difference, also going by the tire recommendations :S

[bbunt302]

You're right, it's 7.5", not 7". That's what happens when I try to think at 4:30 in the morning.

[bloodyspirit058]

is 255 really that bad on 7.5? from what i've seen its narrower than normal, but i'm trying to save money, found some race compounds for cheap, but only in 255/50/16, and tyring to stay in stock class i need stock rims.. and like i said, the tires say to put on a 7-9 rim... :S

[SpectorV]

I put 235's on my old 7.5 wide, thats the stock size on 05+ gt's with 7.5 wide, ... a 255 may fit but the foot print wont be the full 255 as the sides will roll in due to the rim not being wide enough.

nitto's run narrow~ so a 255 nitto would probably fit fine fyi

[bloodyspirit058]

i kinda figured i wouldn't get the full use outa the tire, i'm jsut trying to do this as cheap as possible, dot r compounds and rims all for about 600 and i get to stay in stock class
i was also making sure i wasn't going to be laughed outa every place i was going to try to get them mounted

[SpectorV]

every tire is actually different in width... you would think XXXmm is XXXmm but its all in how they decide to measure them lol~ you can try but just be prepared, 20mm over a 235 is 10mm a side, which isnt much honestly, every 25.4 mm is an inch.. so thats less than half an inch per side.