I'll be putting 255/45x18 tires (all the way around) on a 2012 V6 daily driver with the 3D Carbon Boy Racer front fascia.

The dilemma comes when deciding how - and how much - to lower the car. I'd like for the car to sit more level, with about an inch of gap between the top of the tires and the lip of the wheel well, while avoiding bottoming out (if at all possible). I think I've narrowed it down to the the following choice of springs:

- Steeda Ultralight

- Eibach Pro

- Ford Racing "N"

I'd also like to add that I'm not at all against getting an even taller tire (255/55) if necessary to help fill the wheel well better.

Finally, I will also be getting the GT500 strut blocks and some camber bolts "just in case" (mostly because I don't know if SWMBO will allow me to afford camber plates).

I now bow to the combined knowledge of you guys that have already gone through this process. I welcome your opinions/comments of both the tire selection and which spring set might work out the best for me.

 

With all the changes you are planning with the body and stance, I would wait until those components are in place before I decided on lowering. After you have those pieces in place a more accurate choice can be made.

 

Of course I'm going to recommend Steeda, but here's why:

• Made in the USA
• Lifetime Limited Warranty
• Good ride quality
• Improved handling
• Lowers approximately 1 1/4" (F) and 1 1/2" (R) (not too much, not too little)

Let me know if I can help you with those. http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-s...e-springs.html

 

Yeah, since posting the original message, I've pretty much settled on the Steeda springs coupled with Koni STR.T shocks/struts.

 

I saw a car with steeda springs on it that is also using the same tire/wheel combination I selected. It looked real good.

 

If you look for the pics that Sleeper_GT posted of his 5.0 before and after with the Steeda suspension, it's a real nice stance.

 

I have brand X (Sorry Brandon), but have the same drop. I am running 19 x 9.5 and couldn't be happier with the look.

 

Agreed, your car does have a sweet stance!


Here's the thread with the pics of Johns GT with the Steeda's

https://mustangforums.com/forum/memb...-5-0-gt-6.html