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    Cop wheels on a box

    Ok checked threads
    Confused which larger 16/17 cop
    Wheels will direct bolt on to a 79 marquis
    I know lug pattern is same just lost
    On. Backspace

    #2
    direct bolt is up to 02. 03+ require spacers. So 79-2002 model steelies will fit fine on the hub. Center caps will not fit over the front hubs on 79-91 because of the extreme poke. Basically the 79-02 years use a centered backspacing. Whatever the wheel width is, the backspacing is half of that.

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      #3
      Like Sly said.

      Up to and including 2002, Panthers had a near zero offset, my '01 had 6 offset which is like +0.236" or just under 1/4".

      2003 and up had a +45 mm offset, which is 1.771" or just over 1-3/4".

      Like you know, they all use 5 lugs on 4.5" circle with about 70.5 mm center hub hole.
      No ... I'm not arguing with you ... I'm just explaining why I'm right ...

      Now go ... and whatever you do ... have a safe trip!

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        #4
        I put the 10-hole 17 x 7 P71 wheels on the '86 CV. You will need 1.5" wheel spacers and open-end lug nuts with a shoulder to fit the center cap(s) of your choice.

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          #5
          1998-2002 is what you are looking for in 16 inch. Police and civilian steelies are identical.

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            #6
            but only the PI steelies come with the cop tires.
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