VRFlip

I've read the threads on here regarding staggered wheel sizes and how that may impact handling. I don't really have any questions there. What I'm wondering is will I need to change anything on the suspension, tune, or anywhere else? Or is it simply a matter of slapping on the new wheels? My 2010 with track pack should here by the end of the month.

I want some new wheels, and don't want to wait until the tires the car will come with are ready for replacement. Instead I was thinking I could just get wheels with the front size matching the stock 19 inch wheels, and then buy wider Pirelli P Zero's for the rear, and save the other two stock Pirellis for replacements on the front later.

Anyone know how wide the factory 19 inch rims are? Any recommendations for the width of the rear wheels?

Thanks guys.

Nuke

Staggering your wheels will not affect anything providing you maintain an equivalent tire diameter on both the front and rear. No other suspension changes are required. If I recall, the GT500's come with 255's up front and 275's or 285's on the rear. The only negative that I have with staggering is in regards to tire rotation (which isn't a biggy in my opinion).

jdmcbride

+1 what Nuke said. Nothing is needed as long as you are on the street.

If you autocross, you could run into some understeer as the rear tires will have more grip than your front tires. Again, you probably won't run into much of that on public roads.

Congrats on your new Mustang!

scorpio333

This is my main concern. I rotate every 5K and after 20K the tires look like they can get another 40K. I'm interested in hearing how long people get out of tires that can't be rotated, my guess is about 15-20K.

So just as a quick example...with Goodyear Eagle F1 tires, 255-45/18 for the front, and 285-40/18 for the rear it costs about $1300 for tires. Over 60K with 20K a set that's $3900. If going with a non staggered set and getting 60K from a set you'd save $2600. Of course, the cost is spread over say 5yrs but still it's a significant cost for most people.

Nuke

If it helps any, I've had my Eagle F1 A/s's on for almost 20,000 miles and have not rotated them (lazy). I don't do many burnouts and they look like they'll go another 20,000 easy. I think they're only rated 40,000 and I'd be happy if I get that considering they DO see some spirited driving.

If I could do it over I'd put 255's up front and 285's in back.

carnage

Glad to see this thread.....

On my stock GT...the base version.....I think it has the 18 inch wheels. Can you change the rear tires on it and get them wider? I would love, when the tires wear out, to add the fat look in the back. I just didn't know if the wheels could accommadate a wider tire.