89 Mustang wheels

I was wondering whether a Ford Escort's (1989/1990) 15' rims would fit my
Mustang? It currently has 14' wheels and I'd like to change to 15' rims.
I've heard the 15' are more common, and thus cheaper. Can anyone confirm, or
deny, this?



Thanks,
Hawkeye65

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"Hawkeye65" wrote

> I was wondering whether a Ford Escort's (1989/1990) 15' rims would fit my
> Mustang? It currently has 14' wheels and I'd like to change to 15' rims.
> I've heard the 15' are more common, and thus cheaper. Can anyone confirm, or
> deny, this?

According to this chart...
http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse...._Reference.cfm
.... Escort 15's started in 91, with a 4x100mm bolt circle. Your Mustang is 4x108mm.

The offset will be totally wrong too, as FWD wheels will have a lot more
"positive" offset (tucked in under the car) to keep them centered on the front
suspension "pivot" points to reduce torque steer, while your RWD Mustang
wheels can and will have "negative" offset (they stick out further) that give
you that "wide track" look.

You can try to cram them in there if you want, but there's a good chance they
won't clear your brake or suspension parts, and you'll have 4 goofy-looking
wheel wells with the tires & wheels hiding waaaaaaaay inside in the shadows.

"MasterBlaster" > wrote in message
news:yAxSj.3779$XI1.2711@edtnps91...
>
> "Hawkeye65" wrote
>
>> I was wondering whether a Ford Escort's (1989/1990) 15' rims would fit my
>> Mustang? It currently has 14' wheels and I'd like to change to 15' rims.
>> I've heard the 15' are more common, and thus cheaper. Can anyone confirm,
>> or
>> deny, this?
>
> According to this chart...
> http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse...._Reference.cfm
> ... Escort 15's started in 91, with a 4x100mm bolt circle. Your Mustang is
> 4x108mm.
>
> The offset will be totally wrong too, as FWD wheels will have a lot more
> "positive" offset (tucked in under the car) to keep them centered on the
> front
> suspension "pivot" points to reduce torque steer, while your RWD Mustang
> wheels can and will have "negative" offset (they stick out further) that
> give
> you that "wide track" look.
>
> You can try to cram them in there if you want, but there's a good chance
> they
> won't clear your brake or suspension parts, and you'll have 4
> goofy-looking
> wheel wells with the tires & wheels hiding waaaaaaaay inside in the
> shadows.
>
>
>

Thanks for the information! I will keep looking for some nice looking wheels
for my Mustang!



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