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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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Hey Ya'll,
I was really unsure of how 4x275-40s would look on my '03 GT. However, I ended up being pleased with it. The only problem is that my rear tires seem more sunk in then the front. Even though they should technically be evenly aligned. I figured I'll just throw some spacer on the rear until new tires are needed. 285s rear and 255 or 245s up front should suffice.

Any way, what do you all think will be a good sized spacer to use on the rear to make it better looking? I'm thinking a 1/2" spacer should do the trick. I really don't want to do anything more then 1", in fear of uneven tire wear, wearing down bearings...etc

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Ceyko
Old Oct 23, 2004 | 09:28 PM
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Default RE: What Spacers to Match Front?

Mine are the same way.... I never got it....

DO spacers extend your lugs??? B/c if not wouldn't that make it dangerous?
Old Oct 23, 2004 | 09:36 PM
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My research shows that if it is under 1/2" the spacers just come with holes for your existing lugs. I need to verify, but you should be safe with 6 full turns on the lug nuts. If it is above 1/2", they have lug nuts added to them...overall their installations look darned easy.

Just tricky picking a good size IMO.

Take care,
Ceyko
Old Oct 24, 2004 | 01:53 AM
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Default RE: What Spacers to Match Front?

Hey you got a sunroof. I only seen that once before. Can you order that or is it aftermarket?
Old Oct 24, 2004 | 01:57 AM
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Hey man,
I can't honestly tell you. I bought my used, privately. The person I bought it off of did not do a single aftermarket change, so I assume it was stock.

Ceyko
Old Oct 24, 2004 | 03:01 AM
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ORIGINAL: blueangelfightr

Hey you got a sunroof. I only seen that once before. Can you order that or is it aftermarket?
Yep, they are stock! But they are about one in a half million. I got myself into trouble when I argued (first mistake) with my GF about her seeing a stang with one. I told her no way, because I got my stang brand new a never knew a sunroof was an option. Becasue you couldn't even add one as an option online. And every dealer I looked at never had a sunroof equiped stang....hhmmmm so maybe they are not stock?????[sm=icon_beat.gif]
Old Oct 24, 2004 | 01:52 PM
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Default RE: What Spacers to Match Front?

I've seen ONE here as well... and I never thought they came from the factory like that either. I think it must be something aftermarket, because like someone said, you can't choose to get them on there when you order.
Old Oct 24, 2004 | 02:04 PM
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Default RE: What Spacers to Match Front?

Original owner says it was stock. Could we get back to the original question about my rare car? I'll take opinions.

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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 03:07 PM
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Why are the fronts wider. Are the rims wider. Try putting the front rims in the back. If that doesnt work get the 1/2 inch spacers. Oh, and lower your car.
Old Oct 24, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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Default RE: What Spacers to Match Front?

No, technically they are perfectly even. It is the body shape that causes the rears to be more sunk in. The fronts and the rears are exactly the same size tires and wheels.

Yeah, I'll lower my car once I decide on a full suspension to put in it. I am not just going to throw some lowering springs on her and call it the day.

Ceyko
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