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Old 02-16-2012, 01:46 PM
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They will look the same unless you are under the car from the back but in your opinion are wheel spacers gay? Does that ruin the mustang name and make me a ricer? Should i get wheel spacers or just get fatter wheels in the rear? Thanks

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Old 02-16-2012, 04:40 PM
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Fatter wheels!But I guess that depends on what you want out of you car. On the S197 im not sure how big a spacer you can run.
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Old 02-16-2012, 08:18 PM
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Wheel Spacers + Wide Tires

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Old 02-16-2012, 09:24 PM
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Do wheel spacer damage the arms or rims at all or no they don't? Of they do, what is the outcome?
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Old 02-17-2012, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by nick2191165
Do wheel spacer damage the arms or rims at all or no they don't? Of they do, what is the outcome?

If they are quality wheel spacers and installed correctly, they should not damage anything.
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Old 02-17-2012, 09:00 AM
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Ok thanks I guess I know what I'm getting soon!!
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Old 02-17-2012, 10:47 AM
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booky those tires are huge in the back....
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Old 02-17-2012, 07:09 PM
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Agreed what are they 400's? Lol
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Old 02-17-2012, 07:38 PM
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Spacers should NOT be taken, or rather "installed" lightly

In general, I am not a fan of spacers, but DO have an exception. I run a set of 1/2" spacers, but only because I could not find an 11" wheel in a Saleen style. I had mine widened after I confirmed proper clearance to add that 1/2". I also installed longer/stronger studs to accomodate the thickness of them.

One is ALWAYS better off to purchase the wheel width one would like, rather than "attempt" to gain the desired look via spacers. Take a look in Choosing a new tire thread and find the "I want fat meats" section. I have a paragraph in there on how to cetermine clearance for spacers and/or wider wheels.

No... spacers do not make a Mustang "rice" nor should you care what anyone else thinks

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Originally Posted by booky
Wheel Spacers + Wide Tires

WOW that looks mean. What size are those tires?
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