Another 18 versus 20 inch wheels question
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I have 20's and Nitto 555 on front and 555R in the rear with 35 sidewalls. Like you I have Steeda Ultralite springs, and the ride isn't any worse than my 18" Bullitts were. Now given the Nittos have a softer compound than the crappy tires I had on my Bullitts, so that might make up some for the smaller sidewall.
I have 20's and Nitto 555 on front and 555R in the rear with 35 sidewalls. Like you I have Steeda Ultralite springs, and the ride isn't any worse than my 18" Bullitts were. Now given the Nittos have a softer compound than the crappy tires I had on my Bullitts, so that might make up some for the smaller sidewall.
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That's a bit worrisome for me since I really like the Razors. You are saying that in the 18" Razors they do not look good? I have the stock 18" Bullitts now but the Razors won't look better? I had planned on maybe doing the 18" Razors with the new tires being the 255/45-18. I've never been a big fan of having bigger tires in the rear so I planned on using the same size front and back.
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That's a bit worrisome for me since I really like the Razors. You are saying that in the 18" Razors they do not look good? I have the stock 18" Bullitts now but the Razors won't look better? I had planned on maybe doing the 18" Razors with the new tires being the 255/45-18. I've never been a big fan of having bigger tires in the rear so I planned on using the same size front and back.
This is just like the Alcoa wheels on the Shelby KR..... Those wheels look horrible in 18's and then in 20's they look great... Of course that's my opinion....
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That's a bit worrisome for me since I really like the Razors. You are saying that in the 18" Razors they do not look good? I have the stock 18" Bullitts now but the Razors won't look better? I had planned on maybe doing the 18" Razors with the new tires being the 255/45-18. I've never been a big fan of having bigger tires in the rear so I planned on using the same size front and back.
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I'm not a racer but I can tell you that I haven't slowed for any turns because of my 20's. If I was going to go to the track a few times a year I probably wouldn't change from the 20's, I would if I was going to go 20 times a year. There are some pics of 18inch razors around here and seeing them made me go with the 20's
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Last edited by 07 GT/CS; 12/6/08 at 03:03 AM.
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This debate of 18 or 20's will go on forever. Only because these Stangs look good either way. Depending on your suspension will determine the quality of the ride,stance and overall performance.Tires play a big roll(no pun intended) with a 20 inch change. New side wall construction and materials designed into 20 inch tires can take a lot more stress on hard turns so tires companies aren't just selling a piece of rubber that will crumble under impact. No doubt,feedback from 20's is very common.Especially with a lower car where the spring rate is stiffer than stock.
I now run 20's but the ride didn't vary from the 18's I ran previously. The tires are the same model(555's) with only difference that my 20's weigh 5lbs more each than the 18's.
Meet your own needs when you select a wheel and tire size,maybe you'll get lucky and your car will handling as nice as it looks.
I now run 20's but the ride didn't vary from the 18's I ran previously. The tires are the same model(555's) with only difference that my 20's weigh 5lbs more each than the 18's.
Meet your own needs when you select a wheel and tire size,maybe you'll get lucky and your car will handling as nice as it looks.
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Dude 20's look the best on our cars what are you talking about. I have 20's and the last thing im thinking about is how close or fast can i take this corner
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does anyone have pics of some S197's with some really wide rims...
I am in the market for some new wheels for my GT500 and want to go with 10'" OR WIDER if it will fit.
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