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Old 10-22-2014, 12:23 AM
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i just found a decent set of wheels used for a steal (less than $200) if i do it right. They have a 5 X 114.3 pattern, and i remember reading my 95 Formula has a 5 X 120.65 pattern...i don't know tons about wheels, tires and fitment of them, but is there a way i'd be able to fit these wheels on my car?

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Maybe some slide on adapters? like http://www.ebay.com/itm/4pc-1-25-inch-5x120-7-5x120-65-to-5x114-3-Adapters-5Lug-Wheel-Spacers-/331349357870?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d25f5f52e&vxp=mtr
It seems like most people are just running wheels that fit the stock pattern, and $100 in adapters makes the wheels less attractive (close enough to what a set of nice OE wheels cost that i'd eat the extra and buy them) let me hear your thoughts
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I honestly wouldn't bother. I'm pretty sure those came off a mustang #1, and #2, the offset might not be anywhere close to right and would look dumb. Plus I don't like those wheels anyway.
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They obviously won't bolt right on because there is a 1/4" difference in the bolt pattern.

pictured wheels 4.5"
Your Formula 4.75"

Don't like adapters.
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Jaxem, if you like the way these wheels look, that's great. Getting them installed is another matter.

You'll need to calculate where these wheels will end up when mounted on the spacers. They may be too far out.
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Thanks for the input guys, i think i'm just going to start saving for some C6 Z06 cup wheels, get the right fit, and the look i want. It's just the pits sticking with the stockers till then.
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Originally Posted by Jaxem
Thanks for the input guys, i think i'm just going to start saving for some C6 Z06 cup wheels, get the right fit, and the look i want. It's just the pits sticking with the stockers till then.
Look at the bright side....your OE wheels look pretty good, especially compared to the "salad shooter" wheels that were OE on my Z/28.
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Mustang wheels on a Firebird would look goofy anyway even if you could get them to fit.



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