Ford Mustang Gt (V) S197 (T82/T85) side profile — Ford Mustang Gt wheel fitment

Ford Mustang Gt wheel fitment — V S197 T82/T85

Before you buy wheels, the Ford Mustang Gt wheel fitment facts: The Ford Mustang Gt (V) S197 (T82/T85) (1993–2004) uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, 70.6 mm centre bore, 1/2 UNF nuts torqued to ~100 Nm. It accepts ~8J–8.5J wheels at ET30–ET45 front; staggered setups run 9.5J–10.5J rear (ET32–ET40).

Ford Mustang Gt wheel fitment

Ford Mustang Gt wheel fitment for the Ford Mustang Gt (V) S197 (T82/T85) (1993–2004): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x114.3
Centre bore70.6 mm
Bolt / thread1/2 UNF (nuts)
Wheel-bolt torque100 Nm
Seat typetapered
Factory setupstaggered
TPMSdirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front8J–8.5JET30–ET45
Rear (staggered)9.5J–10.5JET32–ET40

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8 to 10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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Overview

The Ford SVT Mustang Cobra is a high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang produced by Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) division from 1993 to 2004. It was positioned above the standard Mustang GT and Mach 1 models, serving as the top-of-the-line model during its production run. The SVT Cobra featured significant performance enhancements over the base Mustang, including a powerful V8 engine, upgraded suspension, and distinctive styling elements. Initially launched in 1993 with a hatchback body style on the Fox platform, it transitioned to the SN-95 platform for subsequent years, offering both coupe and convertible variants. The Cobra was succeeded by the Shelby Mustang GT500 starting from the 2007 model year.

Body styles & production

Produced1993–2004
Units produced79,958

Trim levels

SVT CobraSVT Cobra R

Factory colours

EbonyBlackVermilionTwilight Blue MetallicWild Strawberry MetallicOxford WhiteDeep Impact Blue Pearl MetallicCurrant Red MetallicElectric Currant Red MetallicElectric Current Red MetallicSilver MetallicSchool Bus YellowChrome Yellow / Canary YellowVermilion RedPerformance RedAlloy Pearl MetallicBimini Blue MetallicBright Lapis MetallicMedium Royal Blue MetallicMedium Royal Blue Pearl Metallic

History & notable variants

The SVT Cobra made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show in 1992 as a showcase of Ford's newly established Special Vehicle Team division. It featured numerous performance upgrades, including enhanced engine components and improved aerodynamics. Notable for its limited-production SVT Cobra R variants (produced in 1993, 1995, and 1996), these race-ready models were stripped down to reduce weight while retaining high-performance features like upgraded brakes and suspension tuning. The SVT Cobra was celebrated for its performance capabilities and received positive reception among enthusiasts.

Reliability & owner notes