1'' or 1.25'' wheel spacers? pics

buddyantunez1 · October 5th, 2008, 02:45 PM

ive done some searching and found few answers about whether to run 1 or 1.25'' wheel spacers on my 00' V6 with factory 17X8 GT wheels with 245/45/17 tires. i also have an 8.8'' GT rear end. i took a couple rulers out to measure and see if i would have any clearance issues. measuring 1'', the tire would still sit about 1/2'' inside the fender. so im leaning toward the 1.25'' spacers but i dont want any rubbing issues when the suspension compresses.

my question is, which is recommended more with my setup? does anyone have good pics of spacers with wheels similar to mine. i already looked at customer pics on americanmuscle.com too.

heres pics of how it sits now:

thanks for any help guys

energiesource · October 5th, 2008, 02:50 PM

just buy some 17x10.5 rims, the spacers make the car look weird.

buddyantunez1 · October 5th, 2008, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by energiesource

just buy some 17x10.5 rims, the spacers make the car look weird.

i already had a set lined up but he sold them before i could send him the money. being broke in college blows...

energiesource · October 5th, 2008, 02:56 PM

id just wait in that case, the spacers make the stance look really weird
as you can see here

yojoe600 · October 5th, 2008, 02:59 PM

yea try not to get spacers unless u really want them

buddyantunez1 · October 5th, 2008, 03:00 PM

^^ i already looked at the pics on AM. plus it looks like hes at stock height, and at minimum those wheels are 9'' wide.

buddyantunez1 · October 5th, 2008, 03:03 PM

so you guys think this looks weird?

energiesource · October 5th, 2008, 03:07 PM

yes and yours are 8" wide so they'll look even worse

buddyantunez1 · October 5th, 2008, 03:16 PM

im still undecided. if i could find some matching DD rears at a good price, i would pick them up real quick

interfac9 · October 5th, 2008, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by buddyantunez1

ive done some searching and found few answers about whether to run 1 or 1.25'' wheel spacers on my 00' V6 with factory 17X8 GT wheels with 245/45/17 tires. i also have an 8.8'' GT rear end. i took a couple rulers out to measure and see if i would have any clearance issues. measuring 1'', the tire would still sit about 1/2'' inside the fender. so im leaning toward the 1.25'' spacers but i dont want any rubbing issues when the suspension compresses.

my question is, which is recommended more with my setup? does anyone have good pics of spacers with wheels similar to mine. i already looked at customer pics on americanmuscle.com too.

Sent you a pm.

interfac9 · October 5th, 2008, 04:19 PM

I used them for a little while, and they werent that bad. It didn't look right at the standard ride height because of all that wheel well, but otherwise, it was ok. 18x10.5s look way mo' betta doe.

MustangMatt96GT · October 5th, 2008, 08:08 PM

Mine are 1 inchers in the back and they even the wheel out with the wheel well

buddyantunez1 · October 5th, 2008, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by interfac9

I used them for a little while, and they werent that bad. It didn't look right at the standard ride height because of all that wheel well, but otherwise, it was ok. 18x10.5s look way mo' betta doe.

i plan on hitting you up for those

Originally Posted by MustangMatt96GT

Mine are 1 inchers in the back and they even the wheel out with the wheel well

did you have any rubbing issues when the suspension compressed?

MustangMatt96GT · October 5th, 2008, 09:43 PM

nope none, even when i was lowered with the Proline kit, but now it hasnet been on street tires since i have swapped out the rear springs and front end and new motor, and whole nine yards, but it wont rub now ether.

here is how mine looked before the spacer...

and i think htis had the spacer, im not sure though

Abe02GT · October 6th, 2008, 08:23 PM

315's do the trick.

01gtMustang132 · October 6th, 2008, 08:40 PM

I like the 315's...

rwboring · October 7th, 2008, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by Abe02GT

315's do the trick.

this is true... but if he is in college he probably cant afford the tires either...

if you want spacers get them... but dont be upset if your cars' picture is up here next time someone wants spacers... "look what this toolbox did"

October 5th, 2008, 02:45 PM	#1
buddyantunez1 November 08 ROTM 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	1'' or 1.25'' wheel spacers? pics ive done some searching and found few answers about whether to run 1 or 1.25'' wheel spacers on my 00' V6 with factory 17X8 GT wheels with 245/45/17 tires. i also have an 8.8'' GT rear end. i took a couple rulers out to measure and see if i would have any clearance issues. measuring 1'', the tire would still sit about 1/2'' inside the fender. so im leaning toward the 1.25'' spacers but i dont want any rubbing issues when the suspension compresses. my question is, which is recommended more with my setup? does anyone have good pics of spacers with wheels similar to mine. i already looked at customer pics on americanmuscle.com too. heres pics of how it sits now: thanks for any help guys __________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

October 5th, 2008, 02:50 PM	#2
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	just buy some 17x10.5 rims, the spacers make the car look weird. __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

October 5th, 2008, 02:56 PM	#4
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	id just wait in that case, the spacers make the stance look really weird as you can see here __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

October 5th, 2008, 03:00 PM	#6
buddyantunez1 November 08 ROTM 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^ i already looked at the pics on AM. plus it looks like hes at stock height, and at minimum those wheels are 9'' wide. __________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

October 5th, 2008, 03:03 PM	#7
buddyantunez1 November 08 ROTM 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	so you guys think this looks weird? __________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

October 5th, 2008, 03:07 PM	#8
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	yes and yours are 8" wide so they'll look even worse __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

October 5th, 2008, 03:16 PM	#9
buddyantunez1 November 08 ROTM 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	im still undecided. if i could find some matching DD rears at a good price, i would pick them up real quick __________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

October 5th, 2008, 04:19 PM	#11
interfac9 Regular 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 148 iTrader: 2 reviews	I used them for a little while, and they werent that bad. It didn't look right at the standard ride height because of all that wheel well, but otherwise, it was ok. 18x10.5s look way mo' betta doe. __________________ 1999 Mustang GT, 247.7 RWHP @ 4400 RPM - 300 Ft/lbs TQ Roush CAI, UPR TB Spacer, MAC O/R H-Pipe, Flowmaster Catback, 4.10 Gears, Centerforce Stage II Clutch, Bilstein Shocks & Struts, H&R Springs, Roush LCAs, Mach 1 Grill Delete

October 5th, 2008, 08:08 PM	#12
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,690 iTrader: 3 reviews	Mine are 1 inchers in the back and they even the wheel out with the wheel well __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

October 5th, 2008, 09:43 PM	#14
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,690 iTrader: 3 reviews	nope none, even when i was lowered with the Proline kit, but now it hasnet been on street tires since i have swapped out the rear springs and front end and new motor, and whole nine yards, but it wont rub now ether. here is how mine looked before the spacer... and i think htis had the spacer, im not sure though __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

October 6th, 2008, 08:23 PM	#15
Abe02GT Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 506 iTrader: 0 reviews	315's do the trick. __________________ Check my garage for pics and mods! Originally Posted by svtkidd23 *if my gears were a vagina.. id beat it up!*

October 6th, 2008, 08:40 PM	#16
01gtMustang132 Regular 2001 Mustang GT 13.15@101 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 134 iTrader: 0 reviews	I like the 315's...

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