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Mustang track-day wheel size that clears big brakes

CruiseRider3Community StarterAug 8, 20262024 Ford Mustang GTOrange County
2024 Ford Mustang GT, about 14,500 miles. I want a dedicated wheel/tire setup for HPDE and would prefer more sidewall than the street setup. What's the right way to confirm barrel/spoke clearance around the larger brakes rather than relying only on diameter? I'm in Orange County. Appreciate any ideas on what to check first.
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TrackRoadieCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 8, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2024 Ford Mustang in Orange County, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “day wheel size that clears big brakes,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2024 Ford Mustang in Orange County with 14,500 miles. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
CityDad59Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 9, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2024 Ford Mustang before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2024 Ford Mustang in Orange County with 14,500 miles. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
BoostedRider9Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 9, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2024 Ford Mustang owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2024 Ford Mustang in Orange County with 14,500 miles. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. I'd rather be boring and correct. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
CityDad59Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 9, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 Ford Mustang, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
BoostedRider9Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 9, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2024 Ford Mustang in Orange County, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “day wheel size that clears big brakes,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Just my two cents from doing this recently. That's my plan before I call anyone.
CityDad59Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 9, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2024 Ford Mustang owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
BoostedRider9Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 10, 2026permalink
Not convinced that's the whole story. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2024 Ford Mustang before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. I'll update if anything new shows up.
HybridMechanicishCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 10, 2026permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2024 Ford Mustang before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2024 Ford Mustang in Orange County with 14,500 miles. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. I'll update if anything new shows up.
CruiseRider3Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 9, 2026permalink
Thanks — that narrowed it. I'm going to try the simpler check on the 2024 Ford Mustang first. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
CruiseRider3Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 10, 2026permalink
Thanks — that narrowed it. I'm going to try the simpler check on the 2024 Ford Mustang first. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
CruiseRider3Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 10, 2026permalink
I parked the 2024 Ford Mustang and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
BoostedRider9Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 10, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2024 Ford Mustang in Orange County, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “day wheel size that clears big brakes,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2024 Ford Mustang in Orange County with 14,500 miles. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. That's my plan before I call anyone.
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