BlackBoostedStang
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I've received a ton of positive feedback after putting XXR 521's on my GT and I thought I'd share the story of getting them fitted for anyone who wants to go a similar route or might run into similar issues.
Here's a video that chronicles the whole story. Its a little long so I'll overview it below
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Here is how the wheels looked on the S197 they were made for:
Whenever you buy a set of wheels that aren't specifically tailored for your car in offset, it can sometimes become a witch hunt to find the right pieces to get the wheels to fit and work correctly. Common issues are compatible lug nuts and brake caliper clearance.
To get these XXR's on the S550 it was both these issues. I learned the hard way that "Tuner Style Lug Nuts" are rarely accessible at local autoparts stores in our unique lug size. For the S550 Ford changed the Lug Nuts from 1/2”-20 Thread pitch to 14mm-1.50 pitch. This makes for a larger lug nut.
These wheels were originally sized to fit a S197. If you're looking at wheels for older gen mustangs to put on your S550, one big issue is brake caliper clearance. For us, since the standard S550 has a much larger caliper, many S197 wheels will not fit without a spacer in the front. A small spacer ~5mm will do the trick to help with clearance.
http://www.autozone.com/tire-repair...-5-lug-wheel-spacer/977268_0_0/?checkfit=true
It took me half the day to source proper lug nuts here in central fl. If I had known what was needed when i purchased the wheels, I would have ordered proper lug nuts online but I'm impatient and couldn't wait on shipping :headbonk:
If you are thinking of putting a wheel that requires Spline or "Tuner Style" Lug Nuts, here is what you need:
https://www.amazon.com/AccuWheel-LNS-14150C6-Diameter-Spline-Chrome/dp/B00LAI0ZYW
The reason being is that the lug nut hole on this style wheel is much smaller than the stock size and will not accommodate a stock lug nut. These come with their own special socket that easily fits in the smaller hole.
Wheel Specs:
Wheels:
XXR 521 - 20x10.5 +33 offset
Tire:
Nitto NT555 Extreme - 275/35/20 square
Suspension:
Eibach Sportline Springs
Finished Product:
All that's left are center caps which are in route in the mail. I'll update this post when I get those on the car.
Thanks for reading :cheers:
Here's a video that chronicles the whole story. Its a little long so I'll overview it below
[ame]
Here is how the wheels looked on the S197 they were made for:
Whenever you buy a set of wheels that aren't specifically tailored for your car in offset, it can sometimes become a witch hunt to find the right pieces to get the wheels to fit and work correctly. Common issues are compatible lug nuts and brake caliper clearance.
To get these XXR's on the S550 it was both these issues. I learned the hard way that "Tuner Style Lug Nuts" are rarely accessible at local autoparts stores in our unique lug size. For the S550 Ford changed the Lug Nuts from 1/2”-20 Thread pitch to 14mm-1.50 pitch. This makes for a larger lug nut.
These wheels were originally sized to fit a S197. If you're looking at wheels for older gen mustangs to put on your S550, one big issue is brake caliper clearance. For us, since the standard S550 has a much larger caliper, many S197 wheels will not fit without a spacer in the front. A small spacer ~5mm will do the trick to help with clearance.
http://www.autozone.com/tire-repair...-5-lug-wheel-spacer/977268_0_0/?checkfit=true
It took me half the day to source proper lug nuts here in central fl. If I had known what was needed when i purchased the wheels, I would have ordered proper lug nuts online but I'm impatient and couldn't wait on shipping :headbonk:
If you are thinking of putting a wheel that requires Spline or "Tuner Style" Lug Nuts, here is what you need:
https://www.amazon.com/AccuWheel-LNS-14150C6-Diameter-Spline-Chrome/dp/B00LAI0ZYW
The reason being is that the lug nut hole on this style wheel is much smaller than the stock size and will not accommodate a stock lug nut. These come with their own special socket that easily fits in the smaller hole.
Wheel Specs:
Wheels:
XXR 521 - 20x10.5 +33 offset
Tire:
Nitto NT555 Extreme - 275/35/20 square
Suspension:
Eibach Sportline Springs
Finished Product:
All that's left are center caps which are in route in the mail. I'll update this post when I get those on the car.
Thanks for reading :cheers:
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