Do stock 19x8.5 rear wheels and tires fit in the front of a 2021 Stinger GT rwd?

[Wingzer024]

I have a 2021 Stinger GT rwd with the staggered 19s. I eventually want to run the stock rear wheels on all 4 cormers but cant find anyone confirming if, 1.) they fit, and 2.) if you have to run a spacer up front for them to fit properly. I know wheel fitment questions are like beating a dead horse but i just want to know if i can run the rear wheels and tires in the front with no issues or spacers. Thanks in advance.

 

[Volfy]

Short answer is, yes, you can. Rear 19x8.5 ET46.5 will fit on the front axle with spacers, ideally 12mm to correct offset to within 0.5mm of the stock front offset of 34mm. Like these: https://www.amazon.com/Customadeonly-Centric-Spacers-Pattern-5x114-3/dp/B072HYV6XN Spacers in the range of 10-15mm would also work.

Problems, however, are manyfold:

1. 10-12mm spacers typically don't come studded, so you'd have to replace the front wheel studs with extended ones. Some vendors do offer studded 15mm spacers, but I personally despise studded spacers. If you need spacers that thick, just get better fitting wheels with closer offset to begin with.

2. OEM wheels are rather expensive. From the dealer, they're $400+/each, with some charging way more than that. You might be able to find take-offs, or salvaged, or reconditioned, but they typically cost no less than aftermarket wheels with the right offset.

3. OEM wheels are HEAVY. Most of the 19"s are way over 30 lbs. IIRC, yours are some 35 lbs. That is a lot of unsprung weight. You'd be much better off with flow-formed aftermarket wheels that are as light as 20 lbs.

It's your car, your money.