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16" wheels on a GT??

  • Thread starter Thread starter 1fastTbird
  • Start date Start date Sep 4, 2006

1fastTbird

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I just purchased my '06 last week, but I am already thinking ahead to winter on this one. I want to purchase dedicated winter tires for the car and will run a factory wheel. I most likely will go with a 17" combo, but just for the sake of knowing, will a factory 16" wheel clear the GT's brakes?
 

bigcat

start with the upper hole, and if more traction is
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i believe it hits the swaybar. i cant recall exactly what it hits off the top of my head, but stock it will not fit.
 
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