Just wondering what size wheel spacers to get to get the stock rim out a bit in the back? anyone know?...I just dont have the money right now for the tires for the new rims...nut I want to get my rears out a bit 4 now..prob a waste of money but o well..i could always sell them when I am done wit em..any ideas?
Wheel Spacers?
- Thread starter makdad
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Just saw these ones in the trader. 
You wouldn't want to go much more than 1" to 1 1/4" anyway.
http://classifieds.stangnet.com/showproduct.php?product=16858
You wouldn't want to go much more than 1" to 1 1/4" anyway.
http://classifieds.stangnet.com/showproduct.php?product=16858
I would go with 3/4" wheel spacers. You can look on ebay and have them custom made to your specs for $75/pair or $140 for all four. I have all four and couldnt be happier. You may also try emailing [email protected]
Shane
Shane
stangman
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85MustGT
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I suppose to a very small degree it will increases stability, but in this case, it's mostly cosmetic.85MustGT said:
mcmmotorsports
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It is primarily for appearance, BUT, a wider tread width does improve handling.
No need to PM me for pics, here they are:
1 1/4 inch
I like them alot, they make a huge difference in the stance of my car. I will be selling them in a few months once I have enough $$$ for my Black Bullitts.
No need to PM me for pics, here they are:
1 1/4 inch
I like them alot, they make a huge difference in the stance of my car. I will be selling them in a few months once I have enough $$$ for my Black Bullitts.
True....but that's only if you're upgrading your wheels and tires along with it. If you're still running your stock wheels along with the set up (like makdad said he would be) then the additional 2" or so of with is going to provide a marginal improvement, at best.mcmmotorsports said:
I have 30mm (1-3/16") H&R spacers on my rear. Once I lowered my car the rear wheels looked way too inset. The spacers have definitely improved the look and I haven't scrapped on my tires yet (knock on wood). These pictures aren't the best but I think you can see the difference.
Before I put on the wheel spacers (after lowering)...
After I installed the spacers (and smoked headlights)...
I had to grind down the wheel lugs but not too much.
The spacers...
My pets after the change.... (j/k)
Before I put on the wheel spacers (after lowering)...
After I installed the spacers (and smoked headlights)...
I had to grind down the wheel lugs but not too much.
The spacers...
My pets after the change.... (j/k)
LI98GTStang
Founding Member
Looks good GDawg! 
Here's a pic of mine with 1.25" Wheel Adapters and the stock rims. No trimming of the stock studs were necessary.
Here's a pic of mine with 1.25" Wheel Adapters and the stock rims. No trimming of the stock studs were necessary.
stangGT97
New Member
1" wheel spacers on mine, gives it a nice wide stance in the back. i'd say go with a 1" or a little bigger spacer.
mcmmotorsports
Member
On some rims you do need to shave the nipples on the ends of the studs. No threads on the studs were harmed during this modification, so all is good.
I just bought some 1.25" at the Daytona Sping show last month and installed them. Looks good, but I'm finding they rub whenever I go over bumps. This weekend I had the car loaded going to the Mustangs and Mustangs show here in Florida, and scraped over every bump on the highway it seemed. Don't like the idea of my fenders now being the bump stops and tearing up the edge of my tires.
I didn't need to shave anything with the 1.25" but the tires are being shaved now
What width will work best and still clear the fenders? I have Steeda Springs and Tokicos and want to keep my stock wheels. I'm only looking at doing the rear ones to get a wider looking stance and fill in that gap.
Also, will doing just the rear effect the alignment and wear characteristics, and can an alignment still be done at the local tire shop?
I didn't need to shave anything with the 1.25" but the tires are being shaved now
What width will work best and still clear the fenders? I have Steeda Springs and Tokicos and want to keep my stock wheels. I'm only looking at doing the rear ones to get a wider looking stance and fill in that gap.Also, will doing just the rear effect the alignment and wear characteristics, and can an alignment still be done at the local tire shop?
donyw
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Are there any safety issues with these to be concerned about. I have a set of Coddington smoothies, but they won't fit over my calipers due to the brake upgrade.
Would rolling the fender lips help?rs-turbo said:I just bought some 1.25" at the Daytona Sping show last month and installed them. Looks good, but I'm finding they rub whenever I go over bumps. This weekend I had the car loaded going to the Mustangs and Mustangs show here in Florida, and scraped over every bump on the highway it seemed. Don't like the idea of my fenders now being the bump stops and tearing up the edge of my tires.
I didn't need to shave anything with the 1.25" but the tires are being shaved now
Also, will doing just the rear effect the alignment and wear characteristics, and can an alignment still be done at the local tire shop?
rs-turbo said:I just bought some 1.25" at the Daytona Sping show last month and installed them. Looks good, but I'm finding they rub whenever I go over bumps. This weekend I had the car loaded going to the Mustangs and Mustangs show here in Florida, and scraped over every bump on the highway it seemed. Don't like the idea of my fenders now being the bump stops and tearing up the edge of my tires.
I didn't need to shave anything with the 1.25" but the tires are being shaved now
Also, will doing just the rear effect the alignment and wear characteristics, and can an alignment still be done at the local tire shop?
Yeah, roll your rear fenders.
What do you mean by rolling the fenders? Bending them underneath up? Might work, but not sure how this would be done and not really crazy about damaging the metal hoping it works. Won't this also weaken the fender a bit? While loaded for the show this past weekend I was parked on the grass. Went into a slight dip and needed to back up into my space, but the tire was flush against the fender and I couldn't move without grinding away the tire. Needed to unload the car first.
Was doing some more reading and the H&R 1 inch spacers have the hub support (hubcentric?). The ones I have center over the hub but have no center pieces for the rim to line up with, they are smooth. The bolts seem to have lined things up and I don't have any noticable vibration.
But wondering if the 1 inch H&R style is a better setup. Also noticed wear the other day on the inside passenger tire. I think this is more the alignment I got back in Dec, since it looks like it's been happening for a while, but I can't help wonder when I go back to the tire shop and they say it's due to the spacers. Probably best to take them off before going back.
Mike
Was doing some more reading and the H&R 1 inch spacers have the hub support (hubcentric?). The ones I have center over the hub but have no center pieces for the rim to line up with, they are smooth. The bolts seem to have lined things up and I don't have any noticable vibration.
But wondering if the 1 inch H&R style is a better setup. Also noticed wear the other day on the inside passenger tire. I think this is more the alignment I got back in Dec, since it looks like it's been happening for a while, but I can't help wonder when I go back to the tire shop and they say it's due to the spacers. Probably best to take them off before going back.
Mike
rs-turbo said:
That's exactly what it is. The best way to do it, would be to go to your local tool rental place (Autozone or whatever you guys have in the US) and rent the rolling tool and a heat gun. If you haven't access to the proper tool, an old school way is to use a baseball bat. Place the fat end of the bat between the tire and the edge of the fender and roll it along the tire on one end and over the edge of the fend lip with the other. Warm the surface of the fender lip up enough to soften the paint first, so it doesn't crack when you're performing the task. This act won't decrease the strength of your fenders noticeably, as you're not removing the lip, only reshaping it.
This is actually a Subaru in these pictures, but the principal is the same.
Here's another article that may explain it in better detail.....
http://www.eurotuner.com/howto/99762/index1.html
The wear on the edge of the tire is likely due to the spacers rubbing against the fender, yes. But I doubt switch over to the H&R style likely isn't going to make any difference, unless you're able to see that the added .25" will make much of a difference. Also, the reason yours do not align with the hub of the wheel is because they are not hub centric, but in fact lug centric. One is really no better than the other unless you've got issues with the rim being out of balance.rs-turbo said:
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