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Is it possible to change the Contour's 4 lug axles to 5 lug axles say from the Mustang or another vehical?
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Sure, if you have the cash, anything is possible.
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The escape uses 5 lugs but I'm not sure if the dimensions for the Hubs are the same.
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Would the Escape be the best choice?
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It's the closest 5-lug relative the Contique/Cougar has. I'm not saying it will work but it might be worth looking at.
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I've been looking at this and I think the Escapes front and the Tarus rear would work. The Escapes rear is totaly different than our and the Taurus is more of a similar design.
Also I've spoke to SVT about this and they said that I should get the hub redrilled and to use F150 lugs that are stronger. But I think I would feel safer replacing the whole hub...
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Originally posted by David Z:
I've been looking at this and I think the Escapes front and the Tarus rear would work. The Escapes rear is totaly different than our and the Taurus is more of a similar design.
Also I've spoke to SVT about this and they said that I should get the hub redrilled and to use F150 lugs that are stronger. But I think I would feel safer replacing the whole hub... Im suprised that SVT would even suggest that. But then again I doubt they like the idea of one of their cars having a 4 lug setup since they are used to the 5 lug.
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Why?
With the SVT Focus gaining popularity, wheel choices are getting better by the day.
I don't see the pro's of going to 5-lug being worth the hassle and money.
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Well if you get 5 lug from a stang's bolt pattern you can get Steeda Ultralight wheels  But no one else do it
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Stang is RWD, you can't use most wheels designed for RWD on a FWD car, the offset is all wrong. It's the reason why you don't see "deep dish" wheels on a FWD car.
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