18's or 20's - What to do, What to do?
8/9/05, 03:59 PM
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Originally posted by Wardog 07@August 9, 2005, 8:02 AM
Looks nice !
How much room do you have left "in the fender wells" ?
Would the fenders have accepted another inch in diameter? or 255's ?
Tom
Looks nice !
How much room do you have left "in the fender wells" ?
Would the fenders have accepted another inch in diameter? or 255's ?
Tom
255s would problably be fine, but i think if you go any larger in the front, you will most likely rub while turning. The back however sits higher so you problably could fit a larger tire back there, however if your diameters are not the same or close to it, it may mess up your abs and traction control.
8/9/05, 04:03 PM
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Originally posted by Wardog 07@August 9, 2005, 8:23 AM
So theoritically, if I get 18 or 19 inch rims AND stay with 55 or 60 ratio's AND no lowering kit, the "Bumpyness Factor" should not change?
I've gone cross-eyed
Thanks,
Tom
So theoritically, if I get 18 or 19 inch rims AND stay with 55 or 60 ratio's AND no lowering kit, the "Bumpyness Factor" should not change?
I've gone cross-eyed
Thanks,
Tom
8/10/05, 02:49 AM
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And those Beyonds look nice, any more pics of em, I really think thats what Im gonna go for
8/10/05, 04:25 AM
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Originally posted by nynvolt@August 10, 2005, 6:52 PM
All I have so far, my digital is junk and havent had time to get any real good shots.
All I have so far, my digital is junk and havent had time to get any real good shots.
8/10/05, 08:58 AM
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Originally posted by rjuice@August 10, 2005, 4:58 PM
heres my 20's ride is great not too jarring and very responsive
heres my 20's ride is great not too jarring and very responsive
Tom
PS - Pictures like that make me want to go with 20's now.
8/10/05, 09:07 AM
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Originally posted by rjuice@August 10, 2005, 8:58 AM
heres my 20's ride is great not too jarring and very responsive
heres my 20's ride is great not too jarring and very responsive
8/10/05, 09:49 AM
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Less side wall on your tire, the more you are going to feel the road, I had a a 94 lightning with 20's and 35 series tires, and even though I didn't mind it, the ride could get a little rough sometimes. Even with a softer shock installed. 2 other things about big rims and short tires, 1) they like to grab grooves in the road surface, so you'll find that your steering wheel will jerk around from time to time, and 2) bad freeway expansions are terrible, because the tire doesn't soak up any of it, it can be a little irritating once you've hit few "nasty" ones. But they look awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
8/10/05, 11:32 AM
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Originally posted by Wardog 07@August 9, 2005, 8:26 AM
KIRBY,
Cool ! :worship:
What size rubber are you running?
Any rubbing or scraping?
Tom
KIRBY,
Cool ! :worship:
What size rubber are you running?
Any rubbing or scraping?
Tom
No rubbing or scraping at all. It rides a little rougher but nothing terrible that you don't get used to.
8/10/05, 12:54 PM
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Woo ! Hoo !
The search is over. Thanks for everybodys help and input, it is greatly appreciated.
Unfortunatily, the Frau (wife) didn't care for the Fanblades, so . . . . instead,
I was able to find alittle bit of nostalgia:
CRAGAR SS CHROME ALUMINUM WHEELS (NEW).
Fitment: Ford Mustang 2005
Size: 18x9, +36 mm offset (6.42" backspacing) ,
Lug pattern: 5x4.50" (same as 5x114.3mm)
1 down, 1 to go - Now it's time to decide on TIRES :scratch:
Tom
The search is over. Thanks for everybodys help and input, it is greatly appreciated.
Unfortunatily, the Frau (wife) didn't care for the Fanblades, so . . . . instead,
I was able to find alittle bit of nostalgia:
CRAGAR SS CHROME ALUMINUM WHEELS (NEW).
Fitment: Ford Mustang 2005
Size: 18x9, +36 mm offset (6.42" backspacing) ,
Lug pattern: 5x4.50" (same as 5x114.3mm)
1 down, 1 to go - Now it's time to decide on TIRES :scratch:
Tom
8/10/05, 01:07 PM
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Tom, if you are going bullit style, check out the deep dishes. killer!
Anthracite Deep Dish
http://www.mustangtuning.com/verde-2005-an...wheel-18x9.html
Black Deep Dish
http://www.mustangtuning.com/verde-2005-18...itt-wheels.html
Anthracite Deep Dish
http://www.mustangtuning.com/verde-2005-an...wheel-18x9.html
Black Deep Dish
http://www.mustangtuning.com/verde-2005-18...itt-wheels.html
8/10/05, 01:44 PM
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Those both look great, but I needed to stay with an all chrome design and at $199.50 each, I couldn't pass it up.
My initial "Driving years" was in the late 70's, so CRAGAR has always had a place in my heart.
Will the wheel dimensions 18 x 9 and the +36 offset cause any unforseen tire fit problems?
I'm difinetly going with: 255/50-18's (28 inches), but would like to go 55's, but not sure if that would fit the front (29 inches). I might mix and match so I can fill both wells to the same level. I'm trying to fill the wells and keep the comfort level close to stock. But I also want to watch out, that I don't fill the front to max and then have an obvious gap in back. Also, alittle weary about 50's in the front and 55's in the back.
Anybody know of issues or safety concerns with running different diameters (1 x inch) tires between the front and back?
Tom
My initial "Driving years" was in the late 70's, so CRAGAR has always had a place in my heart.
Will the wheel dimensions 18 x 9 and the +36 offset cause any unforseen tire fit problems?
I'm difinetly going with: 255/50-18's (28 inches), but would like to go 55's, but not sure if that would fit the front (29 inches). I might mix and match so I can fill both wells to the same level. I'm trying to fill the wells and keep the comfort level close to stock. But I also want to watch out, that I don't fill the front to max and then have an obvious gap in back. Also, alittle weary about 50's in the front and 55's in the back.
Anybody know of issues or safety concerns with running different diameters (1 x inch) tires between the front and back?
Tom
8/10/05, 04:33 PM
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It's correct if you don't like the stock placement of the wheels and tires.
Wardog, Take a measurement of your stock wheels to make sure your rear end is centered under the car. Once you put on new wheels that will come so much closer to the wheel wells it will be more noticable if it's not centered.
Here's a pic of stock and one of 18x9's with a +36mm offset and 255/45/18's.
Wardog, Take a measurement of your stock wheels to make sure your rear end is centered under the car. Once you put on new wheels that will come so much closer to the wheel wells it will be more noticable if it's not centered.
Here's a pic of stock and one of 18x9's with a +36mm offset and 255/45/18's.
8/10/05, 10:02 PM
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Originally posted by StangNut@August 11, 2005, 12:36 AM
It's correct if you don't like the stock placement of the wheels and tires.
Wardog, Take a measurement of your stock wheels to make sure your rear end is centered under the car. Once you put on new wheels that will come so much closer to the wheel wells it will be more noticable if it's not centered.
Here's a pic of stock and one of 18x9's with a +36mm offset and 255/45/18's.
It's correct if you don't like the stock placement of the wheels and tires.
Wardog, Take a measurement of your stock wheels to make sure your rear end is centered under the car. Once you put on new wheels that will come so much closer to the wheel wells it will be more noticable if it's not centered.
Here's a pic of stock and one of 18x9's with a +36mm offset and 255/45/18's.
Do you have a profile shot of that? I like the fill ration on the front well.
I wonder if there would be any problems going 255/45 in the front and 275/55's in the back?
Tom