I have a '13 GT Convertible on FRPP K-Springs, and as of last weekend staggered 20" American Racing/Shelby Torq Thrust M's.
20x8.5 +32mm up front on a 255/35R20 and the rears are 20x10 +33mm on a 295/30R20
Well it turns out after a week, I've noticed that you don't really hear it, but you can see the transference on the tires. It's only from pretty hard bumps, enough that the suspension would otherwise be close to bottoming out. There haven't been any loud bangs or anything, so it's not contacting tread, just a bit of sidewall.
They are the only fitment for Mustangs, but damn that offset is aggressive. I ordered these, specifically since they are not only the *original* torq thrust/bullitt type wheel, but also because they are the only ones that actually clear the Brembo brakes up front.
I had been planning on changing the dampers this year anyway, since the ride is a little too rough. Plus my K-Springs -- since there is no convertible specific fitment, ride low. Lower than stock. I think the rear dropped easily 1 3/4" out back and the expected 1.5" up front. It's low though, enough that the car bottoms out enough that my fiancee complains, and rightfully so.
I was looking at Steeda Sports as a solution, since they ride about 1/2" higher in the rear than what I have on now, along with Koni STR-T's.
Would there be any other solutions? Shaving a new mm off the mounting pad? Spring spacer? I would prefer to have swapping out the tires for a smaller 275/35 to be the last resort.
20x8.5 +32mm up front on a 255/35R20 and the rears are 20x10 +33mm on a 295/30R20
Well it turns out after a week, I've noticed that you don't really hear it, but you can see the transference on the tires. It's only from pretty hard bumps, enough that the suspension would otherwise be close to bottoming out. There haven't been any loud bangs or anything, so it's not contacting tread, just a bit of sidewall.
They are the only fitment for Mustangs, but damn that offset is aggressive. I ordered these, specifically since they are not only the *original* torq thrust/bullitt type wheel, but also because they are the only ones that actually clear the Brembo brakes up front.
I had been planning on changing the dampers this year anyway, since the ride is a little too rough. Plus my K-Springs -- since there is no convertible specific fitment, ride low. Lower than stock. I think the rear dropped easily 1 3/4" out back and the expected 1.5" up front. It's low though, enough that the car bottoms out enough that my fiancee complains, and rightfully so.
I was looking at Steeda Sports as a solution, since they ride about 1/2" higher in the rear than what I have on now, along with Koni STR-T's.
Would there be any other solutions? Shaving a new mm off the mounting pad? Spring spacer? I would prefer to have swapping out the tires for a smaller 275/35 to be the last resort.
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