16" on an '05?

[Gary02]

Anyone know if 16" rims will fit on an 05 or will the brakes be to large?

I have a set of rims and snows I use on my 02 and was wondering if they'll fit.

thanks

 

[ryanrule]

are u asking bout the gt or the 6? the 6 comes with 16

 

[Gary02]

Sorry, the GT...

 

[spectravp]

Well, if the GT comes with 17's... why would you want to pull them off and put 16's on? Makes no sense to me.

 

[jayguy]

I have a set of rims and snows I use on my 02 and was wondering if they'll fit.

spectravp, Looks like he answered your question when he first asked about it. He wants to re-use the rims and snow tires he already owns.

 

[ryanrule]

well the new stang uses different backspacing or sumthin dumb like that. rather stupid of them to change that

 

[SVTdriver]

I'm pretty sure 16 inch wheels will not work. The spacing between wheel and brake caliper was pretty small when I saw it in person. And I don't think there was nearly enough space.

 

[NiteRydaGT]

If the rotors are the same size as the current GT's, you can use as small as 15's. If the rotors are 13", you have to use 17's.
I thought I read they changed the bolt pattern on the '05 wheels, if that's the case then they won't fit.

 

[351CJ]

well the new stang uses different backspacing or sumthin dumb like that. rather stupid of them to change that

At a certain point you have to break with the past if you really want to improve the car. Yea it would have been nice if the old wheels still fit, but times change and cars do too.

The backspacing was changed for a reason. The larger back spacing allows the suspension arms to be longer which improves both ride and handling.

 

[SVTdriver]

well the new stang uses different backspacing or sumthin dumb like that. rather stupid of them to change that

I assume you have all the details about why the changed it. And are making that statement based on fact not opinion.