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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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i am going to buy some 2006 mustang GT wheels, tires and everything from my friend, but i don't know if it'll fit on my 2012 v6 stang, i think theyre also 17 inches just like mine but i could be wrong,

any help would be appreciated, thanks
Old Nov 23, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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I believe the offset's are the same or darned close. And whether they're 16", 17" or 18" OE wheels and tires, the tire OD should be equivalent (about 27") on yours and his. They should fit if he didn't put some odd tire on the OE wheel.
Old Nov 23, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Nuke
I believe the offset's are the same or darned close. And whether they're 16", 17" or 18" OE wheels and tires, the tire OD should be equivalent (about 27") on yours and his. They should fit if he didn't put some odd tire on the OE wheel.
+1, shouldn't have any issues with fitment.
Old Nov 23, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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thanks guys, i'm getting them sunday so by next week i'll have you updated on how it went (:
Old Nov 24, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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Since the 2012s have the same front end and same width
rear ends, they should fit like a glove.
Now putting larger rims on a V6 that dont have the proper
steering stops from the factory for the larger GT wheels
might have some rubbage issues in full lock turns.
Sometimes rotor clearance issues occure because
of the smaller front brake rotors but I believe the 2012
V6es and Gts have the same size front brake rotors...
So that shouldnt be an issue.
But whatever you do, check for full unobstructed rotation
by hand BEFORE you lower it onto the ground and take her
for a spin with the new kicks.
Old Nov 26, 2011 | 09:13 AM
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How would smaller rotors cause fitment issues with larger rims?
Old Nov 26, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Warpig12354
How would smaller rotors cause fitment issues with larger rims?
Um near the center...

17" rims firsdt pic
18" rims 2nd pic
16" OEM v6 rims 3rd pic

You can clearly see that the middle pic has a paper thickness of
clearance inbetween the brake caliper bracket and the spokes of the rim...
Attached Thumbnails Wheels question-gap2.jpg   Wheels question-gap3.jpg   Wheels question-gap.jpg  
Old Nov 26, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 157dB
Since the 2012s have the same front end and same width
rear ends, they should fit like a glove.
Now putting larger rims on a V6 that dont have the proper
steering stops from the factory for the larger GT wheels
might have some rubbage issues in full lock turns.
Sometimes rotor clearance issues occure because
of the smaller front brake rotors but I believe the 2012
V6es and Gts have the same size front brake rotors...
So that shouldnt be an issue.
But whatever you do, check for full unobstructed rotation
by hand BEFORE you lower it onto the ground and take her
for a spin with the new kicks.
The stock V6 wheels on 2010+ are 17 inches, therefor using a 17 inch wheel from a 05-09 GT won't matter as far as steering stops...
Old Nov 27, 2011 | 07:32 AM
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ahh okay so the 06 wheels will be a good fit because they're both 17 inches
Old Nov 27, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 2005Redfire6
The stock V6 wheels on 2010+ are 17 inches, therefor using a 17 inch wheel from a 05-09 GT won't matter as far as steering stops...
that's good to hear lol, i'm also curious howcome when i was looking at wheels over the internet, it showed that certain 17"s only fit up to '09 mustangs and not the '12 model?



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