2007 Shelby GT500, How do I get 15" rims on the rear

GT500Girl · 11-29-2007

Anyone know the easiest way to put 15"s on the rear and still use my street wheels throughout the week? If I put longer studs on I will have to change them to use my street wheels or is there another way? Thanks in advance.

**EagleAutosports** · 11-29-2007

Give the S197 members time to find this, or look up StlWagon, the King of S197 mods, he could help you with this. Glad you finally got here, Shellee.

GT500Girl · 11-29-2007

Thanks. I will..no hurry. lol Waited this long. I'll track him down if I don't get some feedback. Thanks Eagle!

**stlwagon** · 12-01-2007

I'm not sure it's going to be doable with those calipers. Even the GT guys have had no success.

Gary Paul · 12-01-2007

The larger diameter standard wheels let the factory put on bigger brake rotors and calipers. The bigger brakes prevent using some smaller wheel sizes and would interfere with 15" rims.

GT500Girl · 12-02-2007

Thanks guys. I figured it wasn't going to happen...not with wanting to use my 18's as well anyways. Ok..so 16's I think it is then.

kscoyote · 12-02-2007

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Originally Posted by GT500Girl

Thanks. I will..no hurry. lol Waited this long. I'll track him down if I don't get some feedback. Thanks Eagle!

You're going to need to use rear brakes from pre99 car.

kscoyote · 12-02-2007

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Originally Posted by GT500Girl

Thanks guys. I figured it wasn't going to happen...not with wanting to use my 18's as well anyways. Ok..so 16's I think it is then.

It can happen, you'd need to find an early car with 5 lugs, and you'll likely have to have a bracket fabricated.. It's been done before -

You'll have to go to a drag specialty shop, I'd be willing to bet Wilwood has something for that application.

kscoyote · 12-02-2007

Wilwood Dynalite Dynamic Mount Drag Race Rear Axle Kits at www.hotrodsusa.com Online Store Home

I'm pretty sure these would work.

GT500Girl · 12-11-2007

Ok...thanks! I'll check that out.