UnleashedBeast
Engine Lubrication Guru
This is a debate thread about wheel spacers. Before we begin this debate it's important for those who do not understand how hard wheels are to find in the 18" size that will clear the 14" Brembo brakes on the GT500. You can find a few different types of 20" wheels, but 18" wheels other than the OEM type are rare. I want to keep 18" wheels on my GT500, and I have a new set removed from a 2008 GT that I want to use. The rears fit fine, but the front require about 7/8" spacer to clear the 14" Brembo brakes. I DO NOT WANT 20" wheels, don't bother suggesting it.
Now, on to the debate.
There are two types of wheel spacers that I am considering.
H&R 1" Hub centric adapter style spacers
or
Mustang Wheel spacers with replacement studs
I would use the 7/8" size if I use the replacement stud type.
Mustang Wheel 7/8" Wheel spacers
The Mustang Wheels Spacers say that the H&R style is the inferior design, and not as strong.
IMO, I believe it's easier/safer to check proper torque specs on the replacement studs style than the adapter style. You don't have to remove the wheel, test the torque on 5 lugs, reinstall the wheel, and re-torque the 5 lugs that hold the wheel to the adapter. You only have to torque the 5 lugs that hold the hub centric spacer AND the wheel. The stronger studs seem to be able to handle the stress.
Remember, this is for the front wheels ONLY, not the rear. The rear wheels bolt directly to the OEM hubs.
Discuss, which ones are safer and more dependable?
Now, on to the debate.
There are two types of wheel spacers that I am considering.
H&R 1" Hub centric adapter style spacers
or
Mustang Wheel spacers with replacement studs
I would use the 7/8" size if I use the replacement stud type.
Mustang Wheel 7/8" Wheel spacers
The Mustang Wheels Spacers say that the H&R style is the inferior design, and not as strong.
IMO, I believe it's easier/safer to check proper torque specs on the replacement studs style than the adapter style. You don't have to remove the wheel, test the torque on 5 lugs, reinstall the wheel, and re-torque the 5 lugs that hold the wheel to the adapter. You only have to torque the 5 lugs that hold the hub centric spacer AND the wheel. The stronger studs seem to be able to handle the stress.
Remember, this is for the front wheels ONLY, not the rear. The rear wheels bolt directly to the OEM hubs.
Discuss, which ones are safer and more dependable?