Ford Mustang Wheel Fitment Guide

A square setup means you're running the same wheel size and tire size on all four corners. Staggered setups use wider wheels and tires on the rear compared to the front. At Curva Concepts, we offer both configurations for all Mustang generations. Square setups provide balanced handling and allow for tire rotation to extend tire life. Staggered setups give your Mustang that aggressive muscle car stance and improve straight-line traction for more powerful models like the GT. For example, a popular S550 staggered setup we recommend is 19×9.5 ET40 front with 19×10.5 ET20 rear, paired with 265/40 front and 285/40 rear tires.

For a flush fitment on your S550 Mustang without spacers, we recommend a wheel with the appropriate offset based on width. For 19-inch wheels, a 19×9.5 with +38mm to +40mm offset in the front and 19×10 with +35mm to +38mm offset in the rear will sit flush with the fenders. If you prefer 20-inch wheels, our 20×9 with +35mm offset front and 20×10 with +32mm offset rear will achieve that perfect flush look. These fitments are designed specifically to eliminate the need for wheel spacers while maintaining proper clearance for brakes and suspension components.

Both 19" and 20" wheels work great on Mustangs, with the decision coming down to your personal preference and driving habits. Our 19" wheels offer a better balance of performance and comfort, with slightly more tire sidewall for absorbing road imperfections. We recommend 19" wheels if you regularly encounter rough roads or prioritize performance driving. Our 20" wheels provide a more aggressive appearance that fills the wheel wells nicely. The ride quality difference is minimal with proper tire selection. For daily drivers in urban environments, our 20" CFF300 or CFF46 wheels paired with appropriate tires provide an excellent balance of style and comfort.

Yes, aftermarket wheels absolutely improve your Mustang's performance when properly selected. Our Flow Forged wheels are engineered to be stronger and in most cases, lighter than factory wheels, reducing unsprung weight for better acceleration, braking, and handling response. Our wheels deliver a significant weight reduction compared to factory wheels while maintaining strength. The wider wheel options we offer also allow you to run wider tires for increased grip in both straight-line acceleration and cornering. Many customers report noticeably improved steering response and confidence in corners after upgrading to our wheels, especially with our performance-oriented CFF series wheels.

No, you don't need to worry about brake clearance with our wheels. All Curva Concepts wheels for Mustang applications are engineered specifically to clear factory brakes without any issues. We've done extensive testing across all S197, S550, and S650 Mustang models, including GT models with their larger brake packages. For those with aftermarket big brake kits, we recommend contacting our fitment experts to confirm compatibility, but most of our designs feature ample spoke clearance to accommodate larger brake calipers. Our wheel engineering team has put significant effort into creating wheels that deliver the perfect balance of aggressive styling and proper mechanical clearance.

Yes, our wheels are designed with lowered Mustangs in mind. For moderately lowered S550 Mustangs (approximately 1-1.5" drop), our recommended fitments will work without rubbing issues. For instance, our 19×9.5 ET38 front and 19×10 ET38 rear setup with 285/35/19 front and 305/30/19 rear tires provides ample clearance even when lowered. If you're planning a more aggressive lowering setup (2" or more), we suggest contacting our fitment experts for specific recommendations. Many of the setups showcased in our vehicle gallery feature lowered Mustangs running our wheels without clearance issues, demonstrating our commitment to providing wheels that work with popular suspension modifications.