&$*#&* T-Bird wheels...

Jeb_Bush_2000 · 12-30-2001, 02:50 PM

Ok, so I got some 14" T-Bird wheels with Blizzaks mounted on them. I went to put them on this afternoon, and discovered the fronts won't clear the caliper.

Took an informal poll of the car guys I know. They all seemed to suggest using spacers, but that might require longer wheel studs. Chaging studs is a real PITA, so I don't know if I want to do that. Plus, they're 205/70's, so clearance might be an issue if I put a 1" spacer in the front. What do I have for options?

Unit 5302 · 12-30-2001, 02:56 PM

4cyl calipers. They are total **** for braking (they may require a master cylinder change). It's an option though. Your tires are a little tall for your application. 195/70 R14 would have been the proper size.

84LX89GT · 01-03-2002, 11:30 PM

The snow tires i had for my LX were brand new and i realized that they couldn't be mounted on my GT so i had to go out and get new tires for the 16" wheels i already had. I don't think there is a way to avoid the fact that the 14" wheels wont fit on the car. Sorry to hear your misfortune.

12-30-2001, 02:50 PM	#1
Jeb_Bush_2000 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 374	*&$#&* T-Bird wheels... Ok, so I got some 14" T-Bird wheels with Blizzaks mounted on them. I went to put them on this afternoon, and discovered the fronts won't clear the caliper. Took an informal poll of the car guys I know. They all seemed to suggest using spacers, but that might require longer wheel studs. Chaging studs is a real PITA, so I don't know if I want to do that. Plus, they're 205/70's, so clearance might be an issue if I put a 1" spacer in the front. What do I have for options? __________________ Stripped-down '93 LX Coupe -- "Danielle"** R.I.P. 05/30/02 "I've seen some crazy stuff in my life, but that...was...AWESOME!!! Oh, sorry about your car, man."

01-03-2002, 11:30 PM	#3
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	The snow tires i had for my LX were brand new and i realized that they couldn't be mounted on my GT so i had to go out and get new tires for the 16" wheels i already had. I don't think there is a way to avoid the fact that the 14" wheels wont fit on the car. Sorry to hear your misfortune. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

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12-30-2001, 02:56 PM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	4cyl calipers. They are total **** for braking (they may require a master cylinder change). It's an option though. Your tires are a little tall for your application. 195/70 R14 would have been the proper size.