GT S197 General Discussion This section is for technical discussions pertaining specifically to the V8 variation of the 2005 and newer Ford Mustang.

Question about wheel spacers

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 06:40 PM
  #1  
prem1's Avatar
prem1
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 8
Default Question about wheel spacers

I ordered some 18x9 Bullitts that don't quite clear the calipers on the front, was sent two quarter inch spacers which is fine with me but tire stores refuse to touch them and pretty much tell me I'd be stupid to use them on a daily driver. I never thought spacers were a big deal. Any advice?
Old Aug 23, 2005 | 12:34 PM
  #2  
GGIII's Avatar
GGIII
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 869
From: Milledgeville, GA
Default RE: Question about wheel spacers

Where, first, off, did you get 18x9 bullits? Are they '05 style or '00+ style? I'm looking for 18x9 to 18x10 range Bullits and can't find any '05 style rims to save my life.
Old Aug 23, 2005 | 07:57 PM
  #3  
F1Fan's Avatar
F1Fan
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,471
From: California
Default RE: Question about wheel spacers


ORIGINAL: GGIII

Where, first, off, did you get 18x9 bullits? Are they '05 style or '00+ style? I'm looking for 18x9 to 18x10 range Bullits and can't find any '05 style rims to save my life.

Look here: http://www.crossroadzdirect.com/ or here: http://www.mustangracing.com/ or here: http://www.mustangtuning.com/an20mubuwh1.html

Hope this helps!

Old Aug 23, 2005 | 10:34 PM
  #4  
GGIII's Avatar
GGIII
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 869
From: Milledgeville, GA
Default RE: Question about wheel spacers

Awesome. Thanks for the links!
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:50 AM
  #5  
prem1's Avatar
prem1
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 8
Default RE: Question about wheel spacers

I don't see a correction on their web site yet, but the Mustang Tuning wheels are not the correct offset to clear the front calipers. Those are the one that require a quarter of an inch spacer. I tried to get several other wheels, but they were all custom build so I just took what I could get. Mustang tuning says the wheel maker didn't fit them on the GT, only the v6 and assumed they were the same.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 12:05 PM
  #6  
nbk13nw's Avatar
nbk13nw
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 356
From: Virginia
Default RE: Question about wheel spacers


ORIGINAL: prem1

I don't see a correction on their web site yet, but the Mustang Tuning wheels are not the correct offset to clear the front calipers. Those are the one that require a quarter of an inch spacer. I tried to get several other wheels, but they were all custom build so I just took what I could get. Mustang tuning says the wheel maker didn't fit them on the GT, only the v6 and assumed they were the same.
Seems that the V6'ers are having the same issues and we are. The offset is not correct.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 12:15 PM
  #7  
GGIII's Avatar
GGIII
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 869
From: Milledgeville, GA
Default RE: Question about wheel spacers

So what offset is correct? +36 +45 or other?
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 12:55 PM
  #8  
GJP05's Avatar
GJP05
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 510
From: Nebraska
Default RE: Question about wheel spacers

I've got 18X9 Black Chrome wheels with 36 offset and there was no problem clearing the calipers. Got mine from AFS Wheels.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Tivo304
New Member Area
7
Aug 28, 2023 12:19 PM
Luke9222
4.6L General Discussion
19
Oct 22, 2015 11:55 PM
Webster454
2005-2014 Mustangs
1
Sep 7, 2015 04:59 AM
raleigh05GTO
New Member Area
5
Sep 4, 2015 07:09 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:16 PM.