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Anyone have pictures of a 2005+ V6 mustang with wheel spacers? I am getting the Roush Rear Springs to level out the fender gap and now I am looking at pushing the wheels out slightly to fill the fender well sideways. I want to eliminate the tucked look of the wheels without having to drop atleast $1000 on new wheels and tires.

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If you do use wheel spacers make sure you get longer wheel studs so they dont come off on ya
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I thought that wheel spacers put strain on the steering setup of the car? Is that correct? Maybe something to consider?
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Anyone have pictures of a 2005+ V6 mustang with wheel spacers? I am getting the Roush Rear Springs to level out the fender gap and now I am looking at pushing the wheels out slightly to fill the fender well sideways. I want to eliminate the tucked look of the wheels without having to drop atleast $1000 on new wheels and tires.

Thanks for the help,

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believe it or not there is a science when picking spacers/adapters. I looked into this at one time and I think you can run up to 1/8" (maybe 1/4") thick spacers with the stock studs. I believe you need 8 turns on the lug nut to properly hold the wheel in place. Anthything wider than that you need to install longer studs OR by and adapter. BTW you want the hubcentric one for proper alignment - dont just buy cheap ones from local auto parts. Buy the solid billet alum that have been designed to take the load. Check Ebay for them. I also recommend using the thinest possible that can get you the look on the front wheels just to help you control vibrations.
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