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Ok, I want a new set of wheels and tires, but if I'm going to replace them I want them to look good. I know the stock wheels are 215/65/16's (correct me if I'm wrong anywhere in this post, by the way). I don't know the offset or much else for that matter. I'd like to get either 17" or 18" wheels but I want the widest tires that'll fit on the Mustang and I want them to come out even with the fender (taking into consideration that if I lower the car sometime in the future, they'll still fit). Does anyone know the proper width/offset/bolt pattern that I would need? Thanks in advance
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215/65/16 - that's the stock tire size, not wheels. I think you can go up to 235 or 245 on the stock rims.
The max tire width would be dependant on the width of the 17" or 18" rims. I'm sure far more knowledgable wheel/tire gurus will chime in.
The max tire width would be dependant on the width of the 17" or 18" rims. I'm sure far more knowledgable wheel/tire gurus will chime in.
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Originally posted by hamidlmt@September 14, 2005, 4:58 PM
215/65/16 - that's the stock tire size, not wheels. I think you can go up to 235 or 245 on the stock rims.
The max tire width would be dependant on the width of the 17" or 18" rims. I'm sure far more knowledgable wheel/tire gurus will chime in.
215/65/16 - that's the stock tire size, not wheels. I think you can go up to 235 or 245 on the stock rims.
The max tire width would be dependant on the width of the 17" or 18" rims. I'm sure far more knowledgable wheel/tire gurus will chime in.
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For a 9" wide rim a 36mm offset is as minimum as you could go for it to be tucked in even with the fender. Imo I like that look better, but you could tuck it more in with a 45mm offset.
On a 10" wide rim, there is less space to deal with so keeping it close to or at 45mm would give you enough room to stay in the fender but not rub inside.
On the 9" wide rim you could use 255-275
On the 10" wide rim you could go 275-305
FYI- 255/45/18 & 285/40/18 won't affect your speedo and can be used in 9&10" wide rims respectively
On a 10" wide rim, there is less space to deal with so keeping it close to or at 45mm would give you enough room to stay in the fender but not rub inside.
On the 9" wide rim you could use 255-275
On the 10" wide rim you could go 275-305
FYI- 255/45/18 & 285/40/18 won't affect your speedo and can be used in 9&10" wide rims respectively
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