I looked at getting a 19" spare but they are freaking expensive.
Don’t forget to swap out your spare wheel for a full size. The stock spare won’t fit over the Brembo.
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A 215/55/18 tire barely fits in the crevice for the spare wheel. A 19” wheel, who knows if you could get that to fit.
You can find spares from newer cars on ebay...some say they are 18", I'm actually not even sure if any of them are 19", but they are $300-400 so I guess I'll just take my chances with my 17" spare. I suppose if I got a flat on a the front I'd just have to put the spare on the back and put a rear wheel on the front.
Damage? No. Accelerate wear, yes. Much like going around corners.I’ve had that thought too, but I think putting two different diameter tires on the rear will damage the limited slip clutches in the differential.
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I’ve had that thought too, but I think putting two different diameter tires on the rear will damage the limited slip clutches in the differential.
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Yeah I've been thinking bout this since I've converted mine...........think I'm gonna just pull the plug & get the OEM 07-09 GT500 "spare tire" kit for my GT (12v air compressor w\ the tire leak sealant & mounting bracket to store all in spare tire area so the trunk cover will still be supported as it is currently).......have checked & noted that this kit is still available thru Ford dealership.........cost is similar to me getting 1 wheel that will clear the 14" front "Brembos" & a spare 255\40\18 tire (26" dia) to replace the current OEM '09 GT spare tire\wheel that won't clear the 14" front "Brembos"................& will also raise the trunk cover too high above the trunk floor for my tastes.Don’t forget to swap out your spare wheel for a full size. The stock spare won’t fit over the Brembo.
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Update:Yeah I've been thinking bout this since I've converted mine...........think I'm gonna just pull the plug & get the OEM 07-09 GT500 "spare tire" kit for my GT (12v air compressor w\ the tire leak sealant & mounting bracket to store all in spare tire area so the trunk cover will still be supported as it is currently).......have checked & noted that this kit is still available thru Ford dealership.........cost is similar to me getting 1 wheel that will clear the 14" front "Brembos" & a spare 255\40\18 tire (26" dia) to replace the current OEM '09 GT spare tire\wheel that won't clear the 14" front "Brembos"................& will also raise the trunk cover too high above the trunk floor for my tastes.
Gonna hit the local Ford dealership & get it all ordered & OTW...........