Winter Tires

[QuickShift281]

Hey guys, need a little help. So when I switched from my 01 to my 2005 GT, I didn't think about winter tires. Well the time is here. Snow if flying in Ohio and with the 05 being my DD I need winter tires and bad. I have a set from the 01 but the rims don't clear my brakes. Heres my question. Will a 16 inch rim from a 2005 V6 fit my 05 GT?

I know this is may be a stupid question but I need answers ASAP. Thanks in advance.

 

[stkjock]

yes

 

[QuickShift281]

Thats the best news I have heard all day. Thanks!

 

[stkjock]

as I recall the rear brakes are the same V6/GT/GT500

confirmed v6/gt same rears

http://www.tascaparts.com/ford/must...rt_name=disc-brake-caliper&position=rear-left

http://www.tascaparts.com/ford/must...rt_name=disc-brake-caliper&position=rear-left

 

[QuickShift281]

Will the 16 clear the fronts? Correct me if Im wrong but it should, you can run a 15 in front for skinnies so a 16 should fit up front aswell correct?

 

[stkjock]

no, GT brakes are bigger in the front

it's more than just the diameter that make the fitment work or not work

 

[AnotherS197GT]

Where in OH are you? I have a set of snow tires on 17s with TPMS for my 08 GT. They will be coming off in about 4 weeks. If you can just deal with it for 4 weeks, I'll sell you mine at a stupid low price. Tires have good tread and will probably last another 2-3 winters. I've been using them for 3 or 4 years now. Wheels are in decent shape, but I've never take great care of them since they are just winter wheels.

 

[QuickShift281]

I have a set of wheels lined up. Going to get them up tonight. Thanks though.

 

[NickD87]

I could NOT fit a set of 16" "pony" wheels off a friends v6 on my gt.
Hit the caliper and even with spacers would no work.
With that said, I am sure there are other 16" that do work.

 

[stkjock]

I could NOT fit a set of 16" "pony" wheels off a friends v6 on my gt.
Hit the caliper and even with spacers would no work.
With that said, I am sure there are other 16" that do work.

you had this issue on the front?

 

[QuickShift281]

I had to clearance the front brakes quite a bit. However got them to work. I know that it wasn't necessarily the right way to go upon things. But with the time and budget I had to work with, but it works (broke college kid problem). Will probably look to find a set of Brembo take-offs in the spring. But for the time being it works. Thanks for all the input guys.

 

[stkjock]

rears fit without issue correct?

not surprised on the fronts

 

[QuickShift281]

Yes rears fit no problem, I appreciate your help stkjock

 

[stkjock]

Yes rears fit no problem, I appreciate your help stkjock

 

[NickD87]

you had this issue on the front?

Yep, rears no issue of course, fronts still had like an inch to sit flush from what I remember.
Sounds like the OP was able to grind the caliper though, that just wasn't something I was willing to do.

 

[Grubb]

Where in OH are you? I have a set of snow tires on 17s with TPMS for my 08 GT. They will be coming off in about 4 weeks. If you can just deal with it for 4 weeks, I'll sell you mine at a stupid low price. Tires have good tread and will probably last another 2-3 winters. I've been using them for 3 or 4 years now. Wheels are in decent shape, but I've never take great care of them since they are just winter wheels.

Any pics of the wheels/tires?