18x10-inch rims in the back?
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Harlock earlier posted a link to a news release from BF Goodrich saying Ford will offer an 18-inch tire option for 2006 Mustangs using their g-Force T/A KDW tires. Here's the link:
BFGoodrich Tires Gives New Pony Cool Shoes; g-Force T/A KDW Tire Offered As Upgrade on 2006 Ford Mustang GT
Hmmm.. :scratch:
If the '06 will offer a 255/45R18 tire as an option, that has to be a 9-inch wide rim, presumably the "fan blades". According to tirerack.com, you could do 255/45R18s all around on an '05 or go to 285/40R18 in the back and still have virtually identical diameters. That would have to be at least a 10-inch wide rim. Can you say deep-dish?
Anyway, has anyone tried using a 10-inch wide rim on the back yet? Any problems? Modifications needed?
BTW, what offsets would you need for 9-inch fronts and 10-inch backs?
Thanks! :worship:
BFGoodrich Tires Gives New Pony Cool Shoes; g-Force T/A KDW Tire Offered As Upgrade on 2006 Ford Mustang GT
Hmmm.. :scratch:
If the '06 will offer a 255/45R18 tire as an option, that has to be a 9-inch wide rim, presumably the "fan blades". According to tirerack.com, you could do 255/45R18s all around on an '05 or go to 285/40R18 in the back and still have virtually identical diameters. That would have to be at least a 10-inch wide rim. Can you say deep-dish?
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Anyway, has anyone tried using a 10-inch wide rim on the back yet? Any problems? Modifications needed?
BTW, what offsets would you need for 9-inch fronts and 10-inch backs?
Thanks! :worship:
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I think there are a couple people out there with 18x10's in the rear...cant think of any right now....A good offset and backspace would be (front) 35mm w/ 6.5" (rear) 45mm w/ 7.5"....thats if your runnin 18x8.5 or 9(fr) and 18x10(rear)...should line up w/ fender nicely.....
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Ya, I have 18x10's for mine with a 7.25" backspace. They are currently not on the car because of the darn snow!!!!!!!
As for what you mentioned above, the fanblades from FORD will not be 18x10. They are 18x8
As for what you mentioned above, the fanblades from FORD will not be 18x10. They are 18x8
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I had 285/40/17s on my 98.... my Cobra R wheels were 17x9.... you don't have to have a 10" wheel to get 285s on.
my sidewall wasn'te even rolled out that bad... I liked haveing a little bit of sidewall there to keep my wheels from digging curbs if I had parked a little close.
my sidewall wasn'te even rolled out that bad... I liked haveing a little bit of sidewall there to keep my wheels from digging curbs if I had parked a little close.
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You also don't have to wear a condom during sex but that doesn't mean it is a good idea.
At least a 10" wide rim is recommended by manufacturers for a 285 or wider tire. A lot of "good" shops will refuse to install a 285 on a rim narrower than 10" due to safety concerns.
At least a 10" wide rim is recommended by manufacturers for a 285 or wider tire. A lot of "good" shops will refuse to install a 285 on a rim narrower than 10" due to safety concerns.
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