Dinosoar
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Okay, just got my 19x10 MRR M350 rims with Michelin PSS in 295-35. Put them on my 2018 PP1 GT. I long hated the "small" tire up front on the PP1...not a huge personal preference for black wheels either.
So, the first impression was the huge difference in weight! My new wheel, which is a square set up, is only 52lbs. each. The OE PP1 rear wheel is 65lbs, and the fronts are 62lbs each. New set of 4 wheels is 208lbs. Old set is 254lbs (without center caps too, but...). That's a 46lbs savings overall, WITH the added benefit of much more rubber...especially up front. Also, with the smaller diameter in rear, better mechanical torque. I think the fronts are very similar in diameter to OE, but may be a tick shorter...better braking by a lot wit the additional rubber!
The look is subjective, of course, so no comment. Pix speak for themselves. BTW...get lower profile lugs!! The standard 13/16" socket will have a hard time getting in the lug recess on the M350 wheel. Need4Speed sent me lower profile lugs (in black) that use a 3/4" socket...works very well on the wheel. Ain't afraid to use a drill/driver now.
The new wheels set perfectly up front, IMO, but I would not recommend any tire wider than 295 as it barely clears the strut on the inside. Of note, these are the exact same tire on the GT350 up front. I know that car has a different knuckle, hub and strut, so not the best comparison for fitment, but certainly if you painfully scrutinize tire specs like I do. I also love how the tire mounted to the rim...just right amount of sidewall camber. Not too much like the Shelby, doesn't look like it's 3 sized too big...just right.
The rear tire has no clearance issues at all, but does pop out a bit past the fender. I am not a fan of that look, but I can live with it. Very much the same spacing as the GT350R.
The test drive did not reveal any rubbing at full lock. I think this set up will add a lot more performance. I hope the additional grip doesn't over power the spring set up...I do not plan on changing the OE springs.
So, the first impression was the huge difference in weight! My new wheel, which is a square set up, is only 52lbs. each. The OE PP1 rear wheel is 65lbs, and the fronts are 62lbs each. New set of 4 wheels is 208lbs. Old set is 254lbs (without center caps too, but...). That's a 46lbs savings overall, WITH the added benefit of much more rubber...especially up front. Also, with the smaller diameter in rear, better mechanical torque. I think the fronts are very similar in diameter to OE, but may be a tick shorter...better braking by a lot wit the additional rubber!
The look is subjective, of course, so no comment. Pix speak for themselves. BTW...get lower profile lugs!! The standard 13/16" socket will have a hard time getting in the lug recess on the M350 wheel. Need4Speed sent me lower profile lugs (in black) that use a 3/4" socket...works very well on the wheel. Ain't afraid to use a drill/driver now.
The new wheels set perfectly up front, IMO, but I would not recommend any tire wider than 295 as it barely clears the strut on the inside. Of note, these are the exact same tire on the GT350 up front. I know that car has a different knuckle, hub and strut, so not the best comparison for fitment, but certainly if you painfully scrutinize tire specs like I do. I also love how the tire mounted to the rim...just right amount of sidewall camber. Not too much like the Shelby, doesn't look like it's 3 sized too big...just right.
The rear tire has no clearance issues at all, but does pop out a bit past the fender. I am not a fan of that look, but I can live with it. Very much the same spacing as the GT350R.
The test drive did not reveal any rubbing at full lock. I think this set up will add a lot more performance. I hope the additional grip doesn't over power the spring set up...I do not plan on changing the OE springs.
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