S197 wheels on SN95

[ZR]

Anyone running 197 wheels on your SN95 / New Edge? If so, spacer you needed (heard it's 1")?

[Stephen06GT]

You can borrow one of Ol Paint's 18" Bullitts if you need to check fitment.

[ZR]

I'll keep that in mind, thanks.

[fast Ed]

Rick, a 1" spacer should be plenty, are you talking about OEM or aftermarket wheels? Typically the SN95 wheels are in the +24 to +30 offset range depending on width, and the S197 wheels are +45 to +50. If it's a 9.5" wheel, those are +45. So a 1" spacer will leave you at +20, which would fit on your car, but be out pretty close to the fender. What would probably be better is a 3/4" spacer, something like these, but then you would have longer studs all the time:

http://www.mustangwheelspacers.com/3...ndtools_1.aspx


cheers
Ed

[fast Ed]

Also, a bit out of the way for you to come, but you are welcome to borrow one of the 9.5" Steeda wheels off my car to test fit, they are also +45.


cheers
Ed

[ZR]

Lots of good info, thanks Ed.
Link also shows they make a cool removal / installer, nice.
Only downside to the longer studs, would need open end nuts for my street wheels.
Was hoping the swap would use a 1" bolt on spacer, can't afford to be extra snug to the fenders on lapping days.

[Scott]

Lots of good info, thanks Ed.
Link also shows they make a cool removal / installer, nice.
Only downside to the longer studs, would need open end nuts for my street wheels.
Was hoping the swap would use a 1" bolt on spacer, can't afford to be extra snug to the fenders on lapping days.

Rick look into McGard open end nuts, the ones I have for my long studs and RaceStars come with a screw in black cap. Doesn't look too bad in my opinion.

[ZR]

Will do, thanks Scott.

[Scott]

Will do, thanks Scott.

Not the best picture but I think you will see what I mean.

[ZR]

Mint, keeping that option open as well.