. Almost all 18X9 bullitt rims I looked at had to low of an offset to fit properly. I test fit one from AmericanMuscle that was 18x9 with a +36mm offset and it stuck out of the front fender well a good inch. If you are trying to put a 18x9 rim on a 2003+ newer Vic or Marquis you will need a +50mm at the least. The Factory Ford GT super car's "front" rims are 18x9 with a +50mm offset so the should fit. link to ford gt wheel: http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=7617
I don't agree entirely with the offset recommendations. Why for a 9"-wide rim is it recommended to make the offset so large? On the fronts, one should avoid moving the rim much further inward due to clearance issues, and with a 9" wide rim and a 62mm offset, an entire extra inch of inner clearance is required. On the rears, there is a little bit more inner clearance, so this may not matter. I'm not sure how much extra clearance on the rears, but assuming that the widened rims are extended inward, it may be as much as an 1.5" (Can someone please provide details on how our rims are widened and whether spacers are used?). Also, stating that these are "minimum" numbers could lead someone to buy a very large backspace 9.5" or 10" wide rim, which could obviously cause clearance issues on all corners.
Doing so will keep the face of the rim close to the same position, but adjusts where the centerline falls and reduces your inner clearance. Other factors need to be considered, e.g., the amount of inner clearance and which axle the rim is going on.
I'm not wild about the use of a spacers, but the wheels and logos look great!
