I apologize if this is covered somewhere else, but i've searched and cannot find the information I'm looking for and analysis paralysis has got me bad.
I am planning on grabbing the 2010 GT500 Style wheels, 18"x10" (from American Muscle). Planning for a square setup for track day. (i like the price, look and affordability/variety of 18" tires).
1. Do i need a spacer with these? How large? (one of the reviews commented on needing a 5mm spacer). I haven't been able to find what backspacing i need to clear?
Back Spacing: 7.2" (184mm) Offset: +45mm (1.8")
2. I had been planning to get the Ford Racing Boss 302 lowering springs (M-5300-T). That's not going to be a problem with the 10" wide wheels, right?
3. I have been looking at the Nitto NT-01 275/40-18, which is the recommended tire size on the American Muscle webpage, so that seems simple enough.
4. These will clear my Brembo's, right? I saw someone post that it cleared his aftermarket 14" wheels, but i haven't seen a specific confirmation that it'll clear the Brembo's.
I took my Boss, all stock, after finally being paid off, to a track day and it was a hot mess. I'm seeing basic upgrades as these tires, DOT4 Brake fluid (such as MOTUL RBF 600), upgraded pads (Raybestos ST-43 had good reviews), Boss brake cooling ducts, some stainless brake lines and an oil change. Anything else that's a "must do" before another day on the track for a novice? My problems were primarily around brake fade and my tires just being the stock crap.
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I am planning on grabbing the 2010 GT500 Style wheels, 18"x10" (from American Muscle). Planning for a square setup for track day. (i like the price, look and affordability/variety of 18" tires).
1. Do i need a spacer with these? How large? (one of the reviews commented on needing a 5mm spacer). I haven't been able to find what backspacing i need to clear?
Back Spacing: 7.2" (184mm) Offset: +45mm (1.8")
2. I had been planning to get the Ford Racing Boss 302 lowering springs (M-5300-T). That's not going to be a problem with the 10" wide wheels, right?
3. I have been looking at the Nitto NT-01 275/40-18, which is the recommended tire size on the American Muscle webpage, so that seems simple enough.
4. These will clear my Brembo's, right? I saw someone post that it cleared his aftermarket 14" wheels, but i haven't seen a specific confirmation that it'll clear the Brembo's.
I took my Boss, all stock, after finally being paid off, to a track day and it was a hot mess. I'm seeing basic upgrades as these tires, DOT4 Brake fluid (such as MOTUL RBF 600), upgraded pads (Raybestos ST-43 had good reviews), Boss brake cooling ducts, some stainless brake lines and an oil change. Anything else that's a "must do" before another day on the track for a novice? My problems were primarily around brake fade and my tires just being the stock crap.
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