Help with GT350 Wheels

[Grintch]

Thanks, lowering it is something I was going to hopefully do in the near future.

I am debating between the FRPP Street or Track Pack.

Probably will go with Street since I don't intend to go to the track.

How could lowering it make it flush though?

Wouldn't they still poke out?

Lowering generally "adds" more negative camber, which brings in the top of the wheel. Or you can just add camber directly. Visually if the top of the wheel/tire is under the fender the tire is under the fender, even if the bottom of the tire sticks out another inch.

Spacers in the rear will probably help with a more balanced look.
Smaller tires will help with poke a little, but are somewhat counter productive.

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[Ashiq73]

the ford handling packs dont lower you nearly as much as a drop spring like sportlines, which would tuck your wheels nicely. i know that doesnt go with your "plan" but id hate to see you do the whole pack and not get the results you want. id suggest making an exception in this case. plus, you can fix the issue now for like $250 instead of saving and waiting for a $1300 kit, that you could piece together from used crap in the classifieds.

Thanks for the advice GuardGT.

But I don't want a big drop.

The Ford Suspension will only drop the car about an 1" which is fine by me.

Even if it does not tuck the fronts in that much, I am ok with that.

The first day I got the wheels I was freaking out but the more I look at it now, the more I like it.

So I think with a 1" drop, it will be fine.

I also do not want excessive camber (as that can cause more wear on the tires), although it may not matter for me since I only drive my car on the weekends a little bit.

So in the end I think I will still end up getting the FRPP Street or Track.

Thanks

 

[Digital_Synapse]

My car doesn't tramline at all.

I have 295 front tires, I can verify that this comment is false. My car tramlines like a MoFo, as do all 295+ on our cars.

 

[tyshenry]

The wheels will look perfect once you lower and add camber just like everyone has said above.

 

[PICANTE]

Where in SoCal are you? I'm lowered on roush coilovers, which I believe are an inch drop, you can mount your front wheels on mine and see if you like the fitment once it's lowered

 

[Niz55]

Thanks for the advice GuardGT.

But I don't want a big drop.

The Ford Suspension will only drop the car about an 1" which is fine by me.

Even if it does not tuck the fronts in that much, I am ok with that.

The first day I got the wheels I was freaking out but the more I look at it now, the more I like it.

So I think with a 1" drop, it will be fine.

I also do not want excessive camber (as that can cause more wear on the tires), although it may not matter for me since I only drive my car on the weekends a little bit.

So in the end I think I will still end up getting the FRPP Street or Track.

Thanks

good choice on the handling pack. I would also suggest getting MM camber caster plates to dial in your camber if you want more negative.

 

[Ashiq73]

Ok, I have to ask, what do you all mean by "Tramline"

 

[Digital_Synapse]

Ok, I have to ask, what do you all mean by "Tramline"

Tramlining is the tendency of a vehicle's wheels to follow the contours in the surface upon which it runs. The term comes from the tendency of a car's wheels to follow the normally recessed rails of street trams, without driver input in the same way that the train does. The same effect is sometimes called Nibbling.

 

[Need4SpeedMotors]

I have 295 front tires, I can verify that this comment is false. My car tramlines like a MoFo, as do all 295+ on our cars.

Mine rocks 305/325 Ive had it tramline before a few times.

 

[Digital_Synapse]

Mine rocks 305/325 Ive had it tramline before a few times.

That's what happens when you drive a steamroller.

 

[Need4SpeedMotors]

That's what happens when you drive a steamroller.

Watch out now LOL

 

[shelbywannabe]

Watch out now LOL

Did you get your new Mustang ? I have not seen it if you did

 

[jasonstang]

Lower it by 1-1.5 inch the wheels will sit flush perfectly.
If the wheels sit flush at OEM height, it will be too tuck in when lowered.
The rears don't tuck in as much when lowered same height is because the different suspension geometry.
Plus if you want the GT350 look, you gotta lower it by 1-1.5 inch.

 

[shelbywannabe]

Lower it by 1-1.5 inch the wheels will sit flush perfectly.
If the wheels sit flush at OEM height, it will be too tuck in when lowered.
The rears don't tuck in as much when lowered same height is because the different suspension geometry.
Plus if you want the GT350 look, you gotta lower it by 1-1.5 inch.

Steeda Progressives give you that drop. Thats what I went with and it looks great

 

[Ashiq73]

Yea can't wait to get my track handling package.

That will drop it by an inch.

Hopefully real soon

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