Test fitting 2010 OEM GT500 wheels on my new edge

[skidad62]

Well I have a line on a set of brand new 2010 OEM GT 500 take offs... decided to try and test fit them on my 03 tonight. The wheels are 18 x 9.5 and the backspacing is more than the new edge.

The rears tires are 285/40/18 and fit great with a 1.5" hub centric spacers. The front tires are 255/45/18 and I tried 1" spacers but had rubbing issues on full lock. Tried no spacers up front but the high backspacing didn't clear the brakes. With 1/2 spacers on it was the closest... but at full lock it touches the front shock tower. Overall the 1" spacer was the closest. If I went with a shorter tire then the 255/45 I think I can get it to fit - but it will be close.

Not sure what route I will go in the end. I do like the look of the OEM GT 500 wheels on the new edge though!

Focus tomorrow is on cutting front wheel studs and getting my Prostars mounted up with the spacers.

Here's some pics - let me know what you think...

 

[RIO RED SNAKE]

looks good...seen a few in person and i like it but i would never go out and spend money on those wheels...i love em on the 2010+gt500s tho..if you can get them for cheap do it up..if not pass

 

[wvmystichrome]

Looks good but as above not a big fan.

 

[Instigator99]

I like the wheels but for some reason it makes your car look like a 4x4.


-Eric

 

[SVTContique]

I like the wheels but for some reason it makes your car look like a 4x4.




-Eric

+1 You could go Mudding with that lift kit on there...

 

[WildFifty]

the rims are nice but the tire sizes are not right for our cars. they are much taller, thats why you are getting the 4x4 look.

 

[wigginwilly00]

I actually like them..:beer:

Although, I think you should lower the car a bit more. Also, I think those wheels would look good chromed.

 

[FATPAUL]

Blaaaaa just barfed!

 

[Callaway Cobra]

That doesnt look to bad

 

[OHTHREESVT]

i think svtp package wheels would look better.

 

[Stevo151]

not bad!

 

[Ry_Trapp0]

absolutely love those wheels, but they just don't look good at all on the new edge. even with shorter tires and a nice drop, they just don't look good on the body style. not a fan of big lipped rims, but backspacing looks much better on these cars rather than a flush style wheel.

 

[wjk]

I think it looks pretty good :shrug:

 

[RedRocketMike]

What the hell kind of cobra is that?

 

[ViciousJay]

not feeling it big guy

 

[M3xpress]

Different, but if it's just a test fit and not final, I'd try to go another route. :shrug:

 

[My94GT]

ive seen those wheel on a new edge befor in person and liked them, but for some reason in these pics it just looks a little off. kinda 4x4 ish too

 

[silver03svt]

Not a fan of the look. It would look better with Saleens than those. Just IMO.

 

[PoohBear]

Whos the chick in your signature? I'm now hungry for some cantelope.

 

[sam92lx]

Not a fan of the look. It would look better with Saleens than those. Just IMO.

oh hey now!!!:lol:




To the OP car looks good I think but the tire size's are WAY OFF!