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Punuffney
07-28-2025, 02:31 PM
I'm planning to run my truck fender less and I'm looking for recommendations on the clearance between the wheel and bed size. I'm running a stock rear end from a '14 Mustang GT and I need wheel spacers to get my wheels/tires clearance. I've now installed the bed and have 1.5" of clearance from the inside of the tire to the bottom bed side trim accent and 2" from the tire to bed side. There is enough clearance for suspension articulation so that the wheel doesn't contact the bed side, but I'd like to see if I can eliminate or reduce the size of the wheel spacer. Under real world driving conditions, I'm not sure if this clearance will change as the body rolls. I'm curious if anyone has a found an acceptable space between the bed and tire that works for them. Thanks
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DonImbimbo
07-30-2025, 08:21 AM
I have 4.5 inches of clearance. Stock Mustang rear (2012), 225x55-17 tires, 1 inch wheel spacers, Artillery wheels (from U.S. Wheels). My wheel spacers were necessary as I had a collision between the wheel and the brake caliper.
I'm running fenders and the tire is pretty close to the outside of the fender.
Guardm16
07-30-2025, 05:16 PM
I'm planning to run my truck fender less and I'm looking for recommendations on the clearance between the wheel and bed size. I'm running a stock rear end from a '14 Mustang GT and I need wheel spacers to get my wheels/tires clearance. I've now installed the bed and have 1.5" of clearance from the inside of the tire to the bottom bed side trim accent and 2" from the tire to bed side. There is enough clearance for suspension articulation so that the wheel doesn't contact the bed side, but I'd like to see if I can eliminate or reduce the size of the wheel spacer. Under real world driving conditions, I'm not sure if this clearance will change as the body rolls. I'm curious if anyone has a found an acceptable space between the bed and tire that works for them. Thanks
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I opted for the Moser with my kit, but when I put the 2009 mustang wheels on it, they touched the bed, so I needed a 1.5 spacer. I put 1.5 on the front as well. Now mine is exactly the same as yours Punuffney