kuruption Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I was wondering if anyone has determined wheel requirements for the 2013 SHO w/ PP. I am looking to obtain another set of wheels and winter tires for the winter months, hoping I can go with like an 18" or even smaller wheel to save some money. I think I read somewhere there were some caliper clearance issues, so I wanted to make sure I am looking for the right thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TractorAK Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I am also wondering, local tire shop told me to come by and they would try some 18's. Over 1400.00 for winters on the 20's. I can get rims and tires for that if I can get them to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcoBrick Bob Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Have you checked TireRack or Discount Tire for wheel fitment availability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuruption Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Yeah they don't even show the SHO as an option for 2013, only the Limited and SEL trims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigPelo Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 show the SHO Seriously, winter tires are mandatory in Quebec, so I am in the same boat here. Went at a local tire seller at lunch time and he couldn't tell fitment or prices yet. 20 inches winter tire on OEM wheels and put back OEM summer tires on aftermarket wheels next spring (+3k$) or 18-19 winter rims and tires and keep the current set as it is (+/- 2k$) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TractorAK Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I just got this quote for scorpion winter studless tires from the local ford dealership. I haven't researched them yet but I have had blizzard and Dunlop studless winters and nothing beats good old studs biting into the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuruption Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm more interested in finding wheels.... I don't want to have to pay to have tires remounted and rebalanced every 2 seasons. I can swap winter/summer tires myself with the floor jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TractorAK Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Oh I agree I would much rather have rims for both seasons as I currently have with my WRX. But winter she is a comin and I still haven't found any rims locally. Truthfully I won't have the dollars till October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 If your intended purpose is simply to use an extra set of rims, along with a dedicated winter only tire.... (for the winter months only) Have any of you lent any thought to just picking up the Police Pkg set of steelies for the Taurus? Or maybe someone inquire with their local delaership's parts dept. about what the size/widths may be for the Police Pkg steelies alone? May just be an idea for those worrying about clearance issues with the brake calipers, etc. Just a thought :noidea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TractorAK Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Great thought I'll look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcoBrick Bob Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Yeah they don't even show the SHO as an option for 2013' date=' only the Limited and SEL trims.[/quote'] I would call or e-mail Mason@tirerack.com Mason Rush is who I have used for several years for my TireRack purchases. He helped me with my ASA wheels for Flex, which came off the Mustang listings. The TireRack engineers actually checked clearance with 2010 Flex brake calipers per Ford Specs, for him to verify fitment. Not sure if 2013 SHO has floating calipers like my 2010 Flex, on which clearance increases as brakes wear. I realize your brake system is larger than mine as SHO PP has the police package brakes. You might also check TSW website for fitment on their wheels with 2013. I also have a set of 18" TSW Interlagos which have massive amounts of clearance between wheel spokes and calipers. That's because they are 32 offset on 18" x 9". However, they are around $275. per wheel due to rotoforged design and light 18 lbs weight. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuruption Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 I've considered buying some Interceptor wheels for snow tires, but I'm afraid that buying anything from a Ford dealer will be overpriced, and in particular, if I buy some steel interceptor wheels from a Ford dealer, it'll probably be more expensive than something halfway sporty looking from Tirerack or another reputable online dealer. I plan to visit the dealer in the next couple weeks to have them look at and possibly fix some Sync issues, so I'll ask then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmharvey79 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 So...anybody ever find out what wheel sizes will fit the 2013 SHO with PP? I'd like to go with 17s for my winter setup but I'm thinking they won't clear the caliper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TractorAK Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 I have 17's won't work but 18's will I have them sitting at work. Bought them from tire rack around 1500$ shipped. Should have my car back this week so I can put them on. Hate to say 100% they fit until I put them on. I will update in the next couple of days with size and photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuruption Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I have 17's won't work but 18's will I have them sitting at work. Bought them from tire rack around 1500$ shipped. Should have my car back this week so I can put them on. Hate to say 100% they fit until I put them on. I will update in the next couple of days with size and photos. Any update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TractorAK Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Sorry man just got car back tonight from shop will be putting on snows in am. Will take pics and post size. Wheels and tires are sitting at my work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuruption Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 No problem... just a bit excited. I knew the steelies would be major $$... and I'm about to bite the bullet... sooo experience from someone else who is going through the same thing will be greatly beneficial to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TractorAK Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Ok here they are.... Before After Clearance is not a problem Close up Bill info Tire sticker These calipers are huge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash712us Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Sure looks much smaller in diameter than stock but not really only 4 tenths of a inch. But ought to hook really well in the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOdded Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Nice wheels. Showcase the brakes. Bonus! :RpS_thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuruption Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Okay so now the question is... what are the specs on those wheels? Going to need width and offset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TractorAK Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Not sure but I think it's in the description on my receipt. If not call tire rack with this rim and they can tell you offset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigPelo Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I originally bought 20in winter tires November 9th from 1010tires.com with my credit card but they use PayPal as a "facilitator". PayPal has been a PITA to deal with on this transaction (first time I am having issues buying online with or without PayPal). Yesterday, PayPal told me they refund my credit card and cancel my order! So I did some research and I found a sweat deal on kxwheels.com for 19in + winter tires + TPMS + nuts + mount/balance for the same price has the 20in tires alone. I should received them in a week or so. I will post pictures. Katana GTM 19x8.5 black with machined face with Pirelli ice and snow 245/50R19. With yesterday wife incident, TSW nurburgring will have to wait spring 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuruption Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Tirerack seems to have come through! After talking with them, I picked up some Michelin iX2 winter tires on some moda 18" wheels. Mounted them today, no clearance issues with the front calipers (plenty of room) drove to the local convenience store... Paid the extra $150 for the TPMS sensors, and a wall rack to store the summer tires. Just under $1600 for everything when I was done. Pictures coming tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigPelo Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Katana GTM black/machined, 19x8.5, +35mm offset, 71.3mm center bore Pirelli scorpion ice and snow, 245/50R19 Trying to show the depth of the wheel: The package came with nuts, nut boxe, centering rings and TPMS installed. CA$2000 delivered taxes included. I am super happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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