will there be any problems?

Question

Will there be any problems if i put deep dish(17"x10.5") rims and wheel spacers in the rear of an 03 mustang?

Answer 1

Using wheel spacers is never the best way to position a wheel properly but many people do it. One of the problems you can create when using spacers is that it moves the wheel off of the flange built into most axles or hubs that supports the wheel. Some spacers are designed so that they utilize the flange and then have another flange on the wheel side to support the wheel. Most don't however. This means that the wheel studs are not only holding the wheel on but also supporting the vertical loads which they are not designed to do.

With this being said, many people (yes, I've done it b4 too) run wheel spacers for years with no problems. Make sure and keep the lugs tight if you go this route.

Answer 2

Changing wheels is cool, but i would NEVER fool around with wheel spacers. Its a pain in the *** to try and in most cases its not safe. If you want a different set of wheels on your car find yourself a set that fits it right without the need of any spacers or modifications.
Years ago i was tricked into buying a set of custom wheels for my Jeep that looked great. The guy told me all i had to do was go to Auto Zone to get spacers to make them fit. It never worked out....i was just out a bunch of money.

Answer 3

Considering the close tolerances and clearance, probably. Add to that that state law may prohibit any modifications. I've actually had to tow a few that were modified, not kept tight and a wheel was lost, so if you do it, be very careful, get the right length studs, and keep them good and tight so you don't lose a wheel.

Answer 4

Depends on the state you live in. Pennsylvania restricts it. Make sure if you use spacers that they remain tight.

Answer 5

Well you will probably need longer studs but other than taking away the handling features that engineers worked so hard to give you-no.