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Niche Targa M129 20×8.5 / 20×10 on 265/35/20 295/30/20 Michelin PSS Tires on H&R Super Sport Springs

A set of great looking wheels and tires along with lowering the suspension is a great place to start with modding any car, whether that’s a BMW or a Mustang – and Sr Mod Expert Alan knows a thing or two about Mustangs, which is why Kenneth B brought in his 2015 Ford Mustang GT [S550] in to Mod Auto to lower the Mustang to better compliment the car’s existing Niche Targa M129 Wheels for Mustang. The factory ride height, even with the performance package, leaves enough wheelgap for rallycross- so for your wheels to look their best, lowering your Mustang Suspension is a must.
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Niche Targa M129 20×8.5 / 20×10 on 265/35/20 295/30/20 Michelin PSS Tires on H&R Super Sport Springs

While the H&R Super Sport Springs for S550 Ford Mustang GT are supposed to offer a 1.6in front / 1.75in rear drop, in reality, after settling, the springs lower the car by almost a full 2in front and rear, giving the car a much more aggressive look and sharper handling.
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Niche Targa M129 20×8.5 / 20×10 on 265/35/20 295/30/20 Michelin PSS Tires on H&R Super Sport Springs

Ken tells us,
“Even though I don’t have too much of a baseline from stock to go off of– because I had the Springs put on so soon after buying it– but it is a little more harsh, but far more precise. (the Mustang) doesn’t bounce around as much and is more flat and neutral through the turns. Once settled in, it is nearly a 2″ drop. Alan was easy to work with, and the install was easy in and out.”
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The Performance Package front grille looks great on the car, making it look “right”.
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Niche Targa M129 20×8.5 / 20×10 on 265/35/20 295/30/20 Michelin PSS Tires on H&R Super Sport Springs

 From 10 feet, the stance of the car looks great, with a bit of squat in the rear because the factory springs in the trunk.
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Niche Targa M129 20×8.5 / 20×10 on 265/35/20 295/30/20 Michelin PSS Tires on H&R Super Sport Springs

 Closer up, combination of wheels and lowered suspension give’s Ken’s Mustang GT a very clean, classy look. A gentleman’s Mustang, if you will.
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Niche Targa M129 20×8.5 / 20×10 on 265/35/20 295/30/20 Michelin PSS Tires on H&R Super Sport Springs

 After a few months of having the springs on the car, Ken still loves the feel of the car on the H&Rs and has recently upgraded to Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, giving the car even better grip.
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Niche Targa M129 20×8.5 / 20×10 on 265/35/20 295/30/20 Michelin PSS Tires on H&R Super Sport Springs

 Whether in daylight or out and about, the car looks great sitting low on a set of unique looking wheels and stands out from the crowd.
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Niche Targa M129 20×8.5 / 20×10 on 265/35/20 295/30/20 Michelin PSS Tires on H&R Super Sport Springs

 Ken even got the chance to shoot the car in the iconic LA riverbed, near the world-famous and now-gone 6th Street Bridge, an iconic shot that says “This is Los Angeles”.
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Niche Targa M129 20×8.5 / 20×10 on 265/35/20 295/30/20 Michelin PSS Tires on H&R Super Sport Springs

We love the way Ken’s GT came out with just a few subtle tweaks – it just goes to show how easy it can be for your car to look great.

As they say, life’s too short to stay stock. So talk to a Mod Expert today – Give us a call here at 714-582-3330 (x8006 for Sr Mod Expert Alan Wei), stop by the showroom in La Habra, CA during business hours, or Chat Live on ModBargains.com.

Thanks for joining us, we’ll see you next time! Thanks to Kenneth B for sharing his build with us.

Need something installed? Our shop, Mod Auto, offers full service installations – if it’s aftermarket and bolt on, odds are we can install it for you. Call 714-582-3330 (x8006 for Sr Mod Expert Alan Wei) or CLICK HERE to Use Our Online Appointment Scheduling System

Story & Photos Nicholas Gregson

Select Photos Courtesy Kenneth Bass