Torq Thrust / Brembo confusion

'14StangGT

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My GT Convertible has the brembo brake package, and I love the classic 5 spoke Torq Thrust / classic Cragar / Bullitt wheel look.

My stock wheels are 19", and I thought those kinda 5 spoke wheels would not fit. But a couple of websites (like Tirerack.com for example) let me select the option of Brembo brakes, and it shows Torq Thrust fits, - although it's the 20" rim size.

Is that correct ?

..... Confused ....

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For Brembo brakes it's a case of some wheels will and some won't, and you'll probably have to individually investigate every Bullitt-style wheel in 19" you can find. I suggest searching by wheel mfr rather than outlets like Tire Rack, and contacting the mfrs directly if their Bullitt-style pages don't specifically list Brembo or GT500 fitments.

The issue is one of caliper face to backside of spoke clearance. Wheels originally designed for the original 2-piston sliding caliper GT brakes may not, while wheels intended for the early GT500 that did have the 4-piston Brembo brakes will.


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