American Torq-Thrust wheel swap for 2004 Crown Vic police interceptor P71

Hello all,
Need some help.. I have a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor P71 and want to install American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels.. I have seen a lot of Vics with this set up but never was able to ask questions about the wheels.. the generic part number I have for the wheels is AR105M for 16 inch wheels.. I know what the bolt pattern is 5-114 but need to know what the backspacing is and what the correct off set would be.. front and back.. Or if someone knows the correct American Racing Part number for the 16 inch. Has anyone done this swap or knows anyone that has??? I could really use the help...

Thanks,
Dan
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I'll refer you to a write-up from www.crownvic.net on wheels and tires.

http://www.crownvic.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1150410#Post1150410

When you call to place your order, most places will ask what car it is for. They should be able to tell you about how much backspacing and offset you need. Call a couple of companies that specialize in wheels and tires like the Tire Rack or Discount Tires that advertise in the Mustang magazines.

You may also want to check some of the CV forums from www.crownvic.net, www.crownvic.ca/forum, or FordFreedom.net I'm sure you could find someone who has had the same problem trying to find out the correct offset and backspacing.

I had it easier with my 97 CVPI. I used the same wheels that would fit a 91-98 Mustang GT.

Any wheel that will fit on an '05 or newer Mustang will fit your car, the offset is around 40 to 50, lower(30 or so) and the wheel will stick out in the front.
There is a version of the Torque Thrust that is +45(17x9), that is the one you want.

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FordFreedom.net

That site has been gone for a few months.