I've got a 2006 GT I've owned since new. I bought it with the intent on creating a Hertz GT replica and am happy with my accomplishment except for the wheels. It came with the 18" 5 spoke wheels that resemble Cragar SS wheels and I was content with them but I've longed to find Magnum 500 wheels as came on the original Hertz GT. I've found 15" and 16" wheels are readily available that look very close to the originals but in 17" which was the standard wheel on my year GT the appearance isn't that close.
I've been reading some of the threads here in the wheels forum and learned that 16" wheels were available on the V6 S197 but am not sure they would cross to the V8 model. Do both models use the same brakes? I realize I'll sacrifice some handling characteristics by using a taller 16" tire but I'm at the age where style is more important to me than autocross handling.
Can anyone offer some insight or advice? Will 16" wheels mount to my V8 GT? Thanks!!
I've been reading some of the threads here in the wheels forum and learned that 16" wheels were available on the V6 S197 but am not sure they would cross to the V8 model. Do both models use the same brakes? I realize I'll sacrifice some handling characteristics by using a taller 16" tire but I'm at the age where style is more important to me than autocross handling.
Can anyone offer some insight or advice? Will 16" wheels mount to my V8 GT? Thanks!!