Btw, I believe the RTR wheels in that pic are made with a different offset..and stick out a bit farther anyway.

 

You're right, they are. My point is that the spacers are designed to fix the ****ty offset of the stock wheels to make them fit like higher end aftermarket wheels. Whether or not they are good for the car is another bag of worms, but I don't think they are ricey.

 

I can definitely respect your opinion on this. I will agree that a subtle increase in offset like the RTR wheels have does look a bit better...but I'm extremely hesitant to do any mods for the sake of looks that hurt performance and or longevity. Simply my opinion...

A lot of folks seem to think that the RTR wheels stick out too much (especially in the back) so there is some debate on this.

Personally, I want whatever performs the best.

 

Function > form for me also.

 

A 25mm spacer is a big spacer, thats 1". Normally I would tell people not to go beyond a 15mm spacer, if you need more than this I would probably go with a aftermarket wheel.

Dave

 

It was a typo, I meant 15mm.

 

I took the 20mm for the winter-wheels for one reason, so that i can use the stock 8x18 rims with the Brembos.




The other reason ist, that i want to keep the original style. And as you see on the picture below, that fits perfect



But you´re right, anything above 15 - 20mm will be an additional stress to the wheel bearings.

 

OK... that's pretty bada$$.

 

If I wanted to run the GT500 Brembos on an 05 GT that has the 18X9 5 spoke Torq Thrusts on the front which spacers would I need??

 

Once you get a quality spacer theres nothing wrong with em... I ran them on plenty of cars on my day and never had a single issue. Dont let the closed minded folk scare u away... they're perfectly safe

 

Think they would fit under these???

Size: 19x8.5
Centercap Size: Large (2-1/2")
Back Spacing: 5.93" (150mm)
Offset: +30mm (1.18")
Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5" (5x114.3mm)
Fitment: 2005-2011 V6, GT, Bullitt,
Excludes Shelby GT500

 

I just purchased some 20mm spacers for my rear brembo wheels only. Did you have to cut the studs on all 4 corners or just the front?

 

The front studs are longer for some reason. 25mm couldn't clear it so anything less for sure you will have to cut

 

http://www.brembo50.com/Default.aspx?pageId=1259609

 

Wouldn't clear the front? I'm only putting spacers on the rear for now, hopefully the rear studs are short enough for the 20mm spacers...

 

Rear studs have to be grinded also. And after measuring I found that an adjustable panhard bar is also very necessary, or one wheel would stick out 1/4 inch and one would be reve recessed 1/4 inch.