Burrosito

Hey everyone. Just a few questions I was hoping someone could shed some light on. Driving a completely stock 06 GT Mustang. Was thinking about pullimg the trigger on a set of rims and lowering springs, but seeing as I've never modded, I had some questions.

Was thinking about getting 18x10 all the way around. One reason is for looks, and the ability to rotate all four tires and help them last longer. I already know handling amd weight will change, along with fuel consumption and power. But I'm trying to figure out what I should be looking at as far as offset. I'm unfamiliar with this terminology. I know I know, google search. But posting this before work and can do that later. Any pitfalls with doing 18x10 all around? Will the front stick out further than the rear (aside from sticking out further than the body).

Next question is about lowering. I'd like maybe an inch or two drop. Nothing drastic. Should I shop for just springs, or shocks, too? Its not like I track the car. For now its my daily. Springs get the job done, but are shocks necessary, too?

I'd appreciate any advice and constructive criticism for an aftermarket noob such as myself.

UPRSharad

18x10 +45mm or so. 275/40-18 or 285/40. Might even try squeezing a 295/35 on there, but that's pushing it a little.

These UPR Pro Series Lowering springs work GREAT (I ran them on my 2006 GT) but you should also consider an adjustable panhard bar anytime you lower a 2005+ Mustang.

Burrosito

Thank you for the feedback. Would that offset be for the front, rear, or both? And I would prob keep it modest at 275 or 285

I'll also look into the panhard bar. Appreciate the response.

UPRSharad

No problem. You can run the same offset front and rear, that way you can rotate. Aesthetically, the front fenders are massive so it's not uncommon for people to run small spacers in the front, but it's not necessary for clearance with the 10" wheels.

hootie_john

You should really upgrade the shocks/struts while you are doing the springs too. Ride will be much better, lowering will also wear the stock units early.

Burrosito

Thanks for the information. I'm really looking forward with pulling the trigger this summer.

05 Mustang

For your year car, I'm a huge fan of the Eibach Pro-Kit and BMR adjustable panhard bar with the poly bushings on both ends. I've install many on friends/club members cars, and it really lowers it very nicely....not too high, and not too low.....and the location of the BMR's adjustment/jam nuts makes adjusting it under the car a snap.

Good Luck!

kevsgt

i had went with 18x9s last Fall. the tires were unidirectional, so i don't think they can be rotated except front to back.

JFitz

I've been researching this for awhile. I even called Roush directly since they run 18x10 with a 45mm offset, squared on some of their test cars.

The best deals I see are Late Model Restoration's SVE lowering kit. OEM takeoff struts, lowering springs, and GT500 strut mounts for $350. Lowers an inch in front and 1.5 in the back. This drop also works well with the 18x10 square set up. Roush guy I talked to agreed that a 275/40 has a nice fat tire and fills the wells perfect with the 1 inch drop in the front and doesn't rub the front struts. Spacers can be used to flush the front wheels a bit if you like.