Learn something new everyday! 18" wheel get recalibrated shocks - read on...
12-10-2005, 07:56 PM
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Learn something new everyday! 18" wheel get recalibrated shocks - read on...
Mustang GT also enters the 2006 model year with two new 18-inch wheel and tire combinations – the largest tires ever fitted to a production V-8 Mustang since the 2000 SVT Cobra R model – and unique suspension tuning calibrated to the larger treads. Customers who order Mustang GT with the larger wheels and tires receive recalibrated shocks and struts to compensate for the unique handling characteristics of Mustang's shod with 18-inch rubber.
I wonder why the sales guys don't meantion this? I had no clue!
12-10-2005, 10:35 PM
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RE: Learn something new everyday! 18" wheel get recalibrated shocks - read on...
I dont know, my salesman said nothing, the ford website doesnt say anything. anyone else know if they have different part numbers on the gt's? not that i would be mad since i would upgrade it myself anyway, its just good to know
12-13-2005, 05:54 PM
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RE: Learn something new everyday! 18" wheel get recalibrated shocks - read on...
Good question, I would imagine it would affect it a little. I've called 2 different Ford shops, neither have a clue to the differences between the calibration for the GT with 17" vs 18"...
12-13-2005, 07:10 PM
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RE: Learn something new everyday! 18" wheel get recalibrated shocks - read on...
This is true (atleast I've seen this posted on other forums for atleast a month now). In addition to this, I also read that the calipers were bigger also, so be careful when buying larger wheels as some people have had fitment issues regarding this.
12-13-2005, 07:11 PM
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RE: Learn something new everyday! 18" wheel get recalibrated shocks - read on...
I"m gonna swap my 17's out with 18's as soon as i get my car, wonder if i can have them tune the suspension with the 17's on there to prepare me?
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