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Aug 15, 2005 | 06:52 PM

bchamberlin

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I just bought the new GT rims/tires for my V6 05 stang and was wondering if any of you V6 owners have done it as well and do you notice any difference and what difference do you notice? Thanks!

Aug 15, 2005 | 07:15 PM

hamidlmt

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I put on 17" American Racing Casino Chromes plus the same Pirelli's the GT's use. I've noticed a big difference in ride... hugs the road!

Aug 15, 2005 | 08:41 PM

azlitigator

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I noticed a huge difference when I bought my Bullit wheels and put the Nitto tires on them. It feels like the car really sticks to the road and isn't as squirley as it was before. B)

Aug 15, 2005 | 08:52 PM

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Originally posted by azlitigator@August 15, 2005, 9:44 PM
I noticed a huge difference when I bought my Bullit wheels and put the Nitto tires on them. It feels like the car really sticks to the road and isn't as squirley as it was before. B)

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Are you kidding me? I love the sound of squeeling tires everytime I go around a curve over 30...

Aug 16, 2005 | 12:46 PM

StangerX

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Oh ain't it true!
I hate that!

Aug 16, 2005 | 12:50 PM

kevinv-6

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yep! i did it as well..love the look thats for sure!!

Aug 16, 2005 | 01:32 PM

yur1279

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are there any known downsides to adding gt tires/rims to a V6?

Aug 16, 2005 | 01:33 PM

kevinv-6

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none that i can think of..

Aug 16, 2005 | 01:36 PM

vistablue mustang

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When you guys put the GT wheels on did you loose any of the comfort that v6's are know for?

Aug 16, 2005 | 01:39 PM

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kevinv-6

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no and i was in my wifes 05 v-6 this morning that still has the 16s, and i didnt notice any difference in comfort.

Aug 16, 2005 | 01:51 PM

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vistablue mustang

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Thanks for the info. Someone told me that it made the car have a hard ride. Not like it matters though if it looks better and grips the road better then it's worth it.