New Suspension for Bigger Rear Wheels?

bdalecky · 07-27-2005, 06:49 PM

I have a '98 GT convertible. Contemplating new wheels and tire. Looking on Tire Rack at 18 x 8.5 on the front and 18 x 9.5 on the rear. Will larger wheels and tires work on the rear with the stock suspension, or does the rear suspension need to be upgraded as well? I don't want to create any handling problems.

jdhallissey · 07-29-2005, 12:32 AM

on my 98 gt i have 275/40/17's and they actually hold the road better. I know they well fit with out any problems. You may get into a problem if you run lik 10.5 or 11 inch -- then you would need spacers so it can clear the fender walls.

SMOKE · 08-05-2005, 11:15 AM

Agreed, you shouldn't run into any problems at those sizes (8.5 or 9.5).

Although if it sounds like a good excuse to upgrade controls and shocks .... by all means!!!!!

07-27-2005, 06:49 PM	#1
bdalecky Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 1	New Suspension for Bigger Rear Wheels? I have a '98 GT convertible. Contemplating new wheels and tire. Looking on Tire Rack at 18 x 8.5 on the front and 18 x 9.5 on the rear. Will larger wheels and tires work on the rear with the stock suspension, or does the rear suspension need to be upgraded as well? I don't want to create any handling problems.

07-29-2005, 12:32 AM	#2
jdhallissey Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 3	Re: New Suspension for Bigger Rear Wheels? on my 98 gt i have 275/40/17's and they actually hold the road better. I know they well fit with out any problems. You may get into a problem if you run lik 10.5 or 11 inch -- then you would need spacers so it can clear the fender walls.

08-05-2005, 11:15 AM	#3
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	Re: New Suspension for Bigger Rear Wheels? Agreed, you shouldn't run into any problems at those sizes (8.5 or 9.5). Although if it sounds like a good excuse to upgrade controls and shocks .... by all means!!!!! __________________

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