WHEELS
Your vehicle has unique wheels matched
to the tires. These wheels are more
susceptible to damage due to their
diameter, width and low profile tires.
To avoid damage to your wheels:
•
Maintain proper tire pressure (see Tires
in this supplement).
•
When installing wheels, always torque
lug nuts to specification with a torque
wrench.
•
Inspect your wheels for damage on a
regular basis. If a wheel is damaged,
replace it immediately.
•
In the event that you encounter an
abnormally harsh impact, inspect the
outer diameter of your wheels, both
inside and out, for damage.
Use Motorcraft™ Wheel and Tire Cleaner
to maintain your wheels. See your Owner’s
Manual for information on other cleaning
products and vehicle care.
Wheel Lug Nut Torque
Specifications
WARNING:
When you install a
wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt
or foreign materials present on the
mounting surfaces of the wheel or the
surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or
brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make
sure to secure any fasteners that attach
the rotor to the hub so they do not
interfere with the mounting surfaces of
the wheel. Installing wheels without
correct metal-to-metal contact at the
wheel mounting surfaces can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to
come off while your vehicle is in motion,
resulting in loss of vehicle control,
personal injury or death.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified
torque at 500 mi (800 km) after any
wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing
a flat tire or wheel removal).
lb-ft (Nm)*
Lug nut size
150 ± 15 (200 ± 20)
M14 x 1.5
*Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford
recommended replacement fasteners.
Carbon Fiber Wheels
The GT350R comes standard with carbon
fiber wheels. These wheels offer significant
weight savings, while maintaining the
structural integrity of aluminum or steel
wheels. These wheels have been
specifically designed for the R package,
and are not recommended for use on other
vehicles or Mustang variants. Due care
should be taken when mounting and
balancing new tires to avoid damage. Ford
Performance recommends only using your
Ford authorized dealer for service.
The front carbon fiber wheels have a
thermal barrier coating on the back of the
spokes and on the inner rim barrel. The
coating works best when clean. Maintain
these areas with Motorcraft Tire and
Wheel Cleaner and warm soapy water.
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Mustang (CZG) GT350, United States of America, Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package, enUSA, First-Printing
Wheels and Tires
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