Stock wheels and new tires
2/1/05, 08:49 PM
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I have two questions. First, how wide are te stock rims on the V6? Second, how wide of tires can I put on these rims? The tires on the new V6 are too narrow, and I'd like to replace them with some wider rubber. However, I like the style of the V6 rims, and I don't want to add any extra weight that I have to get turning. I can tell by looking at the rims that there is still some room between the edge of the rim and the stock tires, but I don't know absolutely how wide I can go.
2/1/05, 09:04 PM
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Originally posted by islandmustang@February 1, 2005, 10:05 PM
245/50/16...thats the widest im going...some tires give up to 10in wide.....
245/50/16...thats the widest im going...some tires give up to 10in wide.....
2/2/05, 07:16 AM
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Originally posted by jsheehan+February 1, 2005, 10:07 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jsheehan @ February 1, 2005, 10:07 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-islandmustang@February 1, 2005, 10:05 PM
245/50/16...thats the widest im going...some tires give up to 10in wide.....
245/50/16...thats the widest im going...some tires give up to 10in wide.....
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The rims are 16" by 7". 245/55's willl fit, although that's right at the edge of what's safe for 7" rims (245/50's are NOT recommended.)
I plan to go with 235/60's. If the car ever gets here.... :bang:
Go here to see how they'd look, and to compare sizes:
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
2/4/05, 07:13 AM
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Originally posted by islandmustang@February 4, 2005, 12:22 AM
well i had 245/50/16s on my camaro v6..and they were fine...but overall, the camaro and a mustang 2 separate cars...
well i had 245/50/16s on my camaro v6..and they were fine...but overall, the camaro and a mustang 2 separate cars...
2/8/05, 08:03 PM
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[quote=DanS.02GT,February 6, 2005, 8:53 PM]
According to Tirerack's specs, a 245/50/16 is approved for a 7" to 8.5" wide wheel.
Any photo's?????? I would love to see these tires on the factory wheels!!!
According to Tirerack's specs, a 245/50/16 is approved for a 7" to 8.5" wide wheel.
Any photo's?????? I would love to see these tires on the factory wheels!!!
2/9/05, 07:34 AM
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Originally posted by DanS.02GT@February 6, 2005, 8:53 PM
According to Tirerack's specs, a 245/50/16 is approved for a 7" to 8.5" wide wheel. The slight difference in diameter would cause about a 5% speedo error, though.
According to Tirerack's specs, a 245/50/16 is approved for a 7" to 8.5" wide wheel. The slight difference in diameter would cause about a 5% speedo error, though.
By the way, it's only a 1.5% speedo error, not 5%. You won't even notice.
However, there's also another consideration for me: Tirerack has only ONE brand of tire in 245/55 size, and they cost $174 apiece. I plan to get the Kumhos in a 235/60 size, which are much more reasonable at $60. I had those on my V6 Firebird some years ago, and they worked well for me.
Slowjoe: you are right, the 245's will look massive on 16" rims. You can see what a difference they'll make in the illustration at the bottom of that tire-measurement site I posted above.
2/9/05, 02:22 PM
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Originally posted by jsheehan@February 1, 2005, 9:52 PM
I have two questions. First, how wide are te stock rims on the V6? Second, how wide of tires can I put on these rims? The tires on the new V6 are too narrow, and I'd like to replace them with some wider rubber. However, I like the style of the V6 rims, and I don't want to add any extra weight that I have to get turning. I can tell by looking at the rims that there is still some room between the edge of the rim and the stock tires, but I don't know absolutely how wide I can go.
I have two questions. First, how wide are te stock rims on the V6? Second, how wide of tires can I put on these rims? The tires on the new V6 are too narrow, and I'd like to replace them with some wider rubber. However, I like the style of the V6 rims, and I don't want to add any extra weight that I have to get turning. I can tell by looking at the rims that there is still some room between the edge of the rim and the stock tires, but I don't know absolutely how wide I can go.
I plan to go with 235/60-16s, probably Traction T/As. These are "real" 6-rib Traction T/As, not the OEM 5-rib design that Ford uses on the V6. The tread is completely different - the 5-rib design looks like it was optimized for a quiet ride. I have 6-rib Traction T/As on my Honda, and they are a fantastic tire. A lot of other people seem to think so too:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...artnum=36HR6TTA
BTW, 235/60-16 is almost identical in diameter to the stock 215/65-16s.
2/9/05, 08:30 PM
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I understand what everyone is saying but I had a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII "LSC" with the same size wheels 16" x 7". It came factory with 225/60/16 tires, however, I was able to put 245/50/16 on it with NO Problems!! It changed the whole look of the car.....Very aggresive looking. I know that our V6 wheel is also a 16" x 7", but it comes from the factory with a whimpy 215/65/16 tires and it takes away from the good looks of the factory rims. I just wish someone had photos of a 245/50/16 tire on the 2005 Mustang V6 Wheels. Bottom line is that I believe that it will work and that it will look Awesome!!! Can't wait to see someone try it. My $0.02
If anyone cares......here is a photo of my Old Lincoln:
If anyone cares......here is a photo of my Old Lincoln:
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