2005 Mustang Rims
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if its $400/rim that would be like $1600 a set. not getting the upgrades may significantly lower the price of the car if u plan on getting the car with the interior upgrade & accent packages and shaker 1000
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Originally posted by RaGsHoCkEy88@August 23, 2004, 12:22 PM
enfynet.............whats wrong with the audiophile?? u just dont prefer it??
enfynet.............whats wrong with the audiophile?? u just dont prefer it??
1) I know Infinity, I like Infinity... (ironic that my screen name is pronounced infinite, but it has nothing to do with the speakers...)
2) I don't like the subwoofer location on the Shaker system.
3) Self intallation of a $1000 vs. factory intallation of a $1200... I can use the $200 towards something else then, like my mags
Hopefully, the rear wheel wells are big enough to put some wider wheels/tires on... The trunk seems small enough.
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The upgrade rims were slightly over $300 on the military order plan. I go the redfire GT and think they'll look good on it. Although - truth be told, I'll probably end up buying wider tires and different rims within the year.....just waiting to see what all becomes available in the first 6 months of 05.
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I like the delayed 18-inchers best. The 17 inchers are a bit flat and plain to my eye while the Bullitt wheels are just too retro, bordering on "repro" if you will (been there, done that, time for fresher thinking).
I actually like the design of the stock V6 wheels, which evoke some of the mid-60's Shelby designs.
I actually like the design of the stock V6 wheels, which evoke some of the mid-60's Shelby designs.
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Originally posted by charles@August 23, 2004, 3:16 PM
i like the standard wheels
i like the standard wheels
#33
Originally posted by joeuser42@August 23, 2004, 10:58 AM
I like the retro theme of the 05 and I think the standard rims are consistent with that theme. So, that is what I ordered.
I like the retro theme of the 05 and I think the standard rims are consistent with that theme. So, that is what I ordered.
Then I find out the base wheel is exactly the wheel I wanted. Sweet!
Too bad it wasn't in an 18, but what the heck.
If I move to 18's down the road, I am going to try and find very lightweight 18's, that I happen to like. Looks are important, but if it looks good but weighs too much, it's not on my list.
#34
I can't afford to buy a 05 Mustang I might be able to afford the V6, but I already got a 95 V6 which I don't plan on getting rid of, so if I get a new mustang, it has to have a V8. Anyway, I'll be happy with a Fire Red car with no other options.
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Originally posted by rhumb@August 23, 2004, 5:21 PM
I like the delayed 18-inchers best. The 17 inchers are a bit flat and plain to my eye while the Bullitt wheels are just too retro, bordering on "repro" if you will (been there, done that, time for fresher thinking).
I actually like the design of the stock V6 wheels, which evoke some of the mid-60's Shelby designs.
I like the delayed 18-inchers best. The 17 inchers are a bit flat and plain to my eye while the Bullitt wheels are just too retro, bordering on "repro" if you will (been there, done that, time for fresher thinking).
I actually like the design of the stock V6 wheels, which evoke some of the mid-60's Shelby designs.
Either way, I'm dead set on 18's for the summer and a nice set of wide tires (255's min).
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Yea, too bad the dealer didn't know a darn thing about the car when I ordered it. Thank God I did my research... he wrote down the wrong order codes TWICE while I was there... *sigh* oh well... I'm gonna go the winter with the bullitts, then see if Ford has a price on the 18"s otherwise I'm gettin mags... or I might get mags anyways.. I did a cheap photochop with mags on the new stang and they look pretty nice.
#38
Personally, none of the rims I have seen so far do much if anything for me.
Infinity isn't a bad brand, but definately over-priced. You can get A LOT more bang for your buck going with Fosgate or better yet Image Dynamics. In all my years competing, I have never seen an Infinity sub system do anything.
Step 1 is the stereo, because I'd rather spend $1000 on an Infinity system, than $1200 on 'Audiophile'
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Originally posted by joeuser42@August 23, 2004, 12:58 PM
I like the retro theme of the 05 and I think the standard rims are consistent with that theme. So, that is what I ordered.
I like the retro theme of the 05 and I think the standard rims are consistent with that theme. So, that is what I ordered.
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Originally posted by Robert@August 24, 2004, 12:40 AM
Whatever the choice, one thing is clear: this car needs 18" rims.
Whatever the choice, one thing is clear: this car needs 18" rims.
Here are some numbers to chew on:
2004 Mustang GT = 245/45/17. Tire = 25.7" Diameter on 17" wheel.
Now we want to know how tall the sidewall is with the tire mounted on the wheel.
Tire = 25.7" - 17" wheel = 8.7" Total Sidewall height / 2 = 4.35" Tall Sidewall, area between the wheel and the ground.
2005 Mustang GT = 235/55/17. Tire = 27.1" Diameter on 17" wheel.
Tire = 27.1" - 17" wheel = 10.1" Total Sidewall / 2 = 5.05" Tall Sidewall.
This is a .70", or almost 3/4", taller sidewall than a 2004 Mustang with 17's. This will equate to much more sidewall flex when pushing the car into a turn. To make this more counter productive, the new Mustang weighs almost 200lbs more than the 2004 Mustang, now running on a narrower tire. I've said it before, but this would would be like placing 225/55/16" wheels and tires on a Cobra. Imagine trying to put 300hp+ down to the ground on a 16" tire only 225mm wide. The current 2004 Mustang has a full 1" wider tire than a 225/55/16 on a 7.5" wide wheel.
Now imagine a 19" tire, same height as the 17" tire, 27.1" diameter.
Tire = 27.1" - 19" wheel = 8.1" Total Sidewall / 2 = 4.05" Tall Sidewall.
This is only 1/3 inch shorter sidewall than the current 2004 Mustang with 245/45/17 tires. Lastly, lets do an 18" tire.
Tire = 27.1" - 18" wheel = 9.1" Total Sidewall / 2 = 4.55" Tall Sidewall.
This is still 1/5 inch taller sidewall than a 2004 Mustang with 245/45/17 tires and wheels. Again, remember the new Mustang weighs MORE, and more side wall is not necessarily good for handling, but ride quality will improve.
For the 2005 Mustang to be EQUAL to the 1994-2004 Mustang with 17" wheels in terms of sidewall height, you would need a slightly shorter tire, 26.7" diameter on an 18" wheel. This tire would be the 245/45/18. This tall of a tire looks very narrow in 18" spec, so I would prefer a 255/45/18 for the front on an 8" or 8.5" wheel, then a 285/40/18 for the rear on a 9.5" to 10" wheel.