Clarifying wheel sizes

[Paul@PKAUTODESIGN]

I believe the needed camber adjustments are for those of us were off from the factory. From the factory my left wheel is WAY off. You can actually sit behind the car and visibly see my right wheel is cambered in, while my left is pretty damn close to 0. Just haven't gotten it fixed yet. You can see the difference in the pictures.

I believe all vehicles should be checked on alignment regardless off the factory floor, sometime the subframe itself is shifted left or right factory.

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[WhiteyDog]

I believe the needed camber adjustments are for those of us were off from the factory. From the factory my left wheel is WAY off. You can actually sit behind the car and visibly see my right wheel is cambered in, while my left is pretty damn close to 0. Just haven't gotten it fixed yet. You can see the difference in the pictures.

Agreed. You can see a difference in your pics. Still, a cool ride regardless.

 

[Spykexx]

Definitely. The s197 was notorious for needing to center the rear axle from being off at the factory.

 

[Paul@PKAUTODESIGN]

Definitely. The s197 was notorious for needing to center the rear axle from being off at the factory.

awww the solid rear gatta love it.

 

[Grintch]

What is the widest 19" wheel you can fit in the front using Ford factory alignment specs without rubbing on anything or limiting turn radius?

Widest front I have done on factory lowered S550 platform

19x11 ET 25 with 305/35/19 tires


What offset is required for this without using a spacer?

No spacer

Paul, I thought the stock GT350 19x10.5 ET30 with 295/35R19 fronts poked out a fair bit on a standard Mustang. And needed a significant amount of camber added to tuck them?

 

[Paul@PKAUTODESIGN]

Paul, I thought the stock GT350 19x10.5 ET30 with 295/35R19 fronts poked out a fair bit on a standard Mustang. And needed a significant amount of camber added to tuck them?

No sir it doesnt really poke its flush the tire buldges a bit but that's it. Had my buddy borrow my factory 350 wheels and tires while we had his custom forged wheels for his GTPP created.

 

[HISSMAN]

I am planning on a 325/30/19 on a +50offset 11inch wheel. I hope it works and looks good.

 

[Spykexx]

I am planning on a 325/30/19 on a +50offset 11inch wheel. I hope it works and looks good.

Should fit perfect. 10.5 +45 is flush. 11.5 +56 is flush. So in the middle would be 11 +50 ;)

 

[Performance nut]

What is the widest 19" wheel you can fit in the front using Ford factory alignment specs without rubbing on anything or limiting turn radius?

Widest front I have done on factory lowered S550 platform

19x11 ET 25 with 305/35/19 tires


What offset is required for this without using a spacer?

No spacer

What is the widest 19" wheel you can fit in the rear using Ford factory alignment specs without rubbing on anything?

19x11.5 ET 56 with 345/30/19 tires

What offset is required for this without using a spacer?

No spacer

Hey Paul, I was hoping one of the vendors would chime in. Thank you for participating.

I find these to insane wide, very cool indeed. I kept seeing people running these widths but I saw a few pics of guys running aggressive camber to get these to fit. Though, to be fair, some of these guys had some aggressive drops as well. Just wanted to make sure what I'm getting into... look before you leap kind of thing

 

[yomamma219]

How tall is a 315/35R20? Wider AND taller multiplies the fitment issues.

I assume a +45 with 315s is very much a flush look. All the extra space in the rear over the front is on the inside. So you need bigger offsets if trying to fit the widest possible tire. GT350 is ET62 and 56 (350R).

It is a pretty flush look. It is not noticeable poke (unless you are looking for it I guess) at the top of the wheel. It definitely will throw a lot more dirt up on the fender if you don't have rock guards. I had mine installed for 2 days before I put the rear rock guards on and it threw so much dirt on the rear quarter panel in that short of time. It also closed the wheel gap a lot to the point I no longer feel the desire to lower the car to do so.

 

[Paul@PKAUTODESIGN]

Hey Paul, I was hoping one of the vendors would chime in. Thank you for participating.

I find these to insane wide, very cool indeed. I kept seeing people running these widths but I saw a few pics of guys running aggressive camber to get these to fit. Though, to be fair, some of these guys had some aggressive drops as well. Just wanted to make sure what I'm getting into... look before you leap kind of thing

The first car we did had a 1" pro kit drop and -2 degrees for the camber for the rear.

 

[Performance nut]

[MENTION=27078]Paul@PKAUTODESIGN[/MENTION]
[MENTION=25806]SteedaTech[/MENTION]

Out of curiousity, same questions as the first post but with Steeda S550 Mustang billet rear shock mounts installed... says it gives an extra 1/4" of clearance.

Not to say 19x11.5 ET 56 with 345/30/19 tires isn't big enough, just wondering how that extra space would be leveraged. Not many tires bigger than 345/30/19.

 

[Paul@PKAUTODESIGN]

[MENTION=27078]Paul@PKAUTODESIGN[/MENTION]
[MENTION=25806]SteedaTech[/MENTION]

Out of curiousity, same questions as the first post but with Steeda S550 Mustang billet rear shock mounts installed... says it gives an extra 1/4" of clearance.

Not to say 19x11.5 ET 56 with 345/30/19 tires isn't big enough, just wondering how that extra space would be leveraged. Not many tires bigger than 345/30/19.

It can work actually

Here is why I have a buddy we did 345/30/19 tires on his shelby factory rear which is a 11 et 62 the Shelby hub is 7 mm taller then the s550 which translates to a 11 et 55 so same concept

 

[Performance nut]

It can work actually

Here is why I have a buddy we did 345/30/19 tires on his shelby factory rear which is a 11 et 62 the Shelby hub is 7 mm taller then the s550 which translates to a 11 et 55 so same concept

Sorry Paul, you went right over my head with that one. :shrug:

I'm not savvy on dimensions inside the wheel wells and backspacing requirements. Still learning the S550. Just curious what a 1/4" would change. If 11.5" fits with stock mounts, I'm wondering if 12" fits in a car with Steeda billet mounts. If not, would it at least get you more wiggle room for 11.5" wheel (for say a larger brake package for example).

 

[Paul@PKAUTODESIGN]

The 11.5 easily fits with a 345 I've done it no problems. A 12" with proper offsets works as well but does edge closer to the inside so it would be the absolute tightest fitment

Typically we do a 11.5 325 or 345 tire all day and wheels are more accessible in this sizing without having to go fully forged for a 12" or such depending on wheel brand

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