Flush wheel spacing on GT

Wolf Counselor · Jan 18, 2018

I'm putting 1 inch wheel spacers on the back. What have you guys done on the front two so that it is completely flush? Keep in mind I am also lowering the car by 1 inch from stock. :cheers:

MF_AutoDesigns · Jan 18, 2018

Wolf Counselor said:
I'm putting 1 inch wheel spacers on the back. What have you guys done on the front two so that it is completely flush? Keep in mind I am also lowering the car by 1 inch from stock. :cheers:

I did 1" spacers all around on my personal car with the stock PP wheels. It's pretty much flush in the front and in the back. That's with sportline springs.

Wolf Counselor · Jan 18, 2018

MF_AutoDesigns said:
I did 1" spacers all around on my personal car with the stock PP wheels. It's pretty much flush in the front and in the back. That's with sportline springs.

Would you mind posting pictures so I can decide if I go the same route?

Thanks.

motodad · Jan 18, 2018

I used the 23/25 from http://motorsport-tech.com/ with my stock PP wheels before switching out my wheels altogether.

Adapter - Hub & Wheel Centric Ford Mustang BLACK, 5x4.5 70.5 14mm 1.5 studs 23mm/25mm

If I recall correctly 25 was on the front and 23 on the rear. 23mm is the minumum size wheel spacers you can use and not have the wheels studs rub the inside of the wheel and prevent wheels from going on properly. I believe 25mm is technically 1".

Eibach Proline springs. No rub.

whalesalad · Jan 18, 2018

Not sure why this is in the V8 forum.

That being said 1" / 25mm seems to be the sweet spot for being lowered on springs.

JuRuKi · Jan 18, 2018

I had 25mm spacers all around on Eibach Pro-kits and i thought the front was a little sunken compared to the rear.

5LTR550 · Jan 18, 2018

im on 1 inch coyote spacers with steeda ultralite springs. and in the rear is a 275/40/19 Michelin pilot sport 4s instead of the stock Pirelli. and stock Pirelli up front. check out my car on my IG page since I cant figure how to post here. [MENTION=26666]5LTR550[/MENTION]

moffetts · Jan 18, 2018

25 all the way around is the way to go.

Racerbox77 · Jan 18, 2018

25mm on all 4 is perfect for a lowered S550 with PP wheels

Wolf Counselor · Jan 19, 2018

I'm on the pirelli's all around. Installing 1 inch Eibach Pro kit lowering springs. I purchased a set of the Billit Hubcentric 1 inch spacers for the back but yesterday I was looking at the car before I installed anything and started thinking that once I lower the car, the front two tires are going to be way too tucked in. So 1 inch spacers in the front as well would be the best way to go?

cgreen5150 · Jan 22, 2018

Wolf Counselor said:
I'm on the pirelli's all around. Installing 1 inch Eibach Pro kit lowering springs. I purchased a set of the Billit Hubcentric 1 inch spacers for the back but yesterday I was looking at the car before I installed anything and started thinking that once I lower the car, the front two tires are going to be way too tucked in. So 1 inch spacers in the front as well would be the best way to go?

You can go 25mm (1 inch) in the front and the tire will be flush with the fender. A 25mm on the back actually will give a little poke. Even a 20mm on the back has just a bit of poke unless you change the camber. Normal camber and a 15mm on the back will run it flush.

Here's a pic of mine with 20mm's front and rear. (and Eibach Pro Kit)

robwlf · Jan 22, 2018

nice thats the route im going 20mm all around.. ill be a stud trimming fool this spring lol

cgreen5150 · Jan 22, 2018

robwlf said:
nice thats the route im going 20mm all around.. ill be a stud trimming fool this spring lol

Yep, good times! :thumbsup:

Dave2017GT · Jan 22, 2018

Did the spacers affect the drive of the car? Does it cause the tire to wear unevenly? Ive had my GT PP for a year now and switched to it from a Honda i drove for 15 years. On that car i put 25mm spacers and after 6 months the tires were all messed up. Just bought PS4s tires and was thinking of putting spacers. Also, I have serious trust issues with anyone touching my car(likely the same as all of you). With that said, who do you trust with switching out your tires? I think i would probably lose my cool if my rims got scratched.

Rebellion · Jan 22, 2018

Dave2017GT said:
Did the spacers affect the drive of the car? Does it cause the tire to wear unevenly? Ive had my GT PP for a year now and switched to it from a Honda i drove for 15 years. On that car i put 25mm spacers and after 6 months the tires were all messed up. Just bought PS4s tires and was thinking of putting spacers. Also, I have serious trust issues with anyone touching my car(likely the same as all of you). With that said, who do you trust with switching out your tires? I think i would probably lose my cool if my rims got scratched.

Depends on your alignment and suspension setup (at least, springs are a factor)...since the load (center of tires) will be 25mm farther away from the springs, your camber will be ever so slightly more negative. I didn't do it (since my alignment is very conservative), but the best thing would be to perform the alignment after the spacers are installed.

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