Need opinions on 20"rim option
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Originally posted by BlackRiderX+February 3, 2005, 5:56 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BlackRiderX @ February 3, 2005, 5:56 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-drizztbob@February 3, 2005, 5:51 PM
20" rims= Rough ride, easy tire flats, and poor traction. Forgive if I'm mistaken here, but wasn't the purpose of bringing back the old 60's style fastback on the '05 Mustang the main part of the cars appeal? When you go and bling these cars out, you defeat the original purpose why this car is such a hit and it really gives a contrasting look to the ride. Now this is all IMO, so flame on...
20" rims= Rough ride, easy tire flats, and poor traction. Forgive if I'm mistaken here, but wasn't the purpose of bringing back the old 60's style fastback on the '05 Mustang the main part of the cars appeal? When you go and bling these cars out, you defeat the original purpose why this car is such a hit and it really gives a contrasting look to the ride. Now this is all IMO, so flame on...
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ditto...
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#22
Okay so 20" isn't ghetto. Then how about 20" rims are urban couture.
And I don't want urban couture but if I did I'd get that Miata wanna-be
the Honda S2000.
I would have to see those things in person but the 19" rims seem to
be the best Max Choice. Ultimately many of us want to personalize
the blank slate Mustang and to each his/her own ultimately.
Still.....The 19" is the way to go instead of 20 if it's available.
And I don't want urban couture but if I did I'd get that Miata wanna-be
the Honda S2000.
I would have to see those things in person but the 19" rims seem to
be the best Max Choice. Ultimately many of us want to personalize
the blank slate Mustang and to each his/her own ultimately.
Still.....The 19" is the way to go instead of 20 if it's available.
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#23
IMO 20 is perfect for the 05. I have 20x8.5 with 255x35-20 tires on them. Although some people think that these tires are too skinny, It gives the kind of responsiveness that it needs
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the offset on these wheels is 45. the next time I buy tires I'll probably get 265x35-20 (wasn't sure if they would fit at first) neither did anyone else when I got the wheels aparently. The 20 offset will stick out too much in the front and probably in the back too.
#26
First of all it isn't the size of the wheel that makes it "bling bling" it is the style, mainly lots of chrome.
Have you riddin in the 05 with 20's on it, bet my ***** you haven't so that comment is no good either.
Poor traction? how do you figure. same amount of rubber on the pavement. I am running 275's on the back and it grips quite a bit better than the stock wheels and rubber.
granted the wheel is bigger and takes a little bit of power away. but for the most part the 05 is a daily driver for most of us anyway.
As for the retro look, maybe you have a point, but after all the car is an 05 and not all of us are collecting social security yet, styles change.
Have you riddin in the 05 with 20's on it, bet my ***** you haven't so that comment is no good either.
Poor traction? how do you figure. same amount of rubber on the pavement. I am running 275's on the back and it grips quite a bit better than the stock wheels and rubber.
granted the wheel is bigger and takes a little bit of power away. but for the most part the 05 is a daily driver for most of us anyway.
As for the retro look, maybe you have a point, but after all the car is an 05 and not all of us are collecting social security yet, styles change.
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Originally posted by rjuice@February 3, 2005, 9:31 PM
the offset on these wheels is 45. the next time I buy tires I'll probably get 265x35-20 (wasn't sure if they would fit at first) neither did anyone else when I got the wheels aparently. The 20 offset will stick out too much in the front and probably in the back too.
the offset on these wheels is 45. the next time I buy tires I'll probably get 265x35-20 (wasn't sure if they would fit at first) neither did anyone else when I got the wheels aparently. The 20 offset will stick out too much in the front and probably in the back too.
with this offset do they stick out at all? and do you have a pic from the front or rear?
thanks!
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Originally posted by drizztbob@February 3, 2005, 5:51 PM
20" rims= Rough ride, easy tire flats, and poor traction. Forgive if I'm mistaken here, but wasn't the purpose of bringing back the old 60's style fastback on the '05 Mustang the main part of the cars appeal? When you go and bling these cars out, you defeat the original purpose why this car is such a hit and it really gives a contrasting look to the ride. Now this is all IMO, so flame on...
20" rims= Rough ride, easy tire flats, and poor traction. Forgive if I'm mistaken here, but wasn't the purpose of bringing back the old 60's style fastback on the '05 Mustang the main part of the cars appeal? When you go and bling these cars out, you defeat the original purpose why this car is such a hit and it really gives a contrasting look to the ride. Now this is all IMO, so flame on...
(Actually with the way Bush is talking there really won't be an SS for you!) lol
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I don't know. They look alright. I just really like the 17" Bullits on mine. I think they compliment the car really well. WHich is what I've always thought rims and tires should do. Compliment the car.
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LOL...yeah I WISH I was getting SS. Anyway, to focus on the main point of my objection, is that it takes away from the classic stylings of the car. If you want to go out and lower the car, put a ground effects body kit on it, drop some chromed out spinning 20's, then go get a Honda or an Escalade. This Mustang was not meant for that.
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Originally posted by BlackRiderX+February 3, 2005, 5:56 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BlackRiderX @ February 3, 2005, 5:56 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-drizztbob@February 3, 2005, 5:51 PM
20" rims= Rough ride, easy tire flats, and poor traction. Forgive if I'm mistaken here, but wasn't the purpose of bringing back the old 60's style fastback on the '05 Mustang the main part of the cars appeal? When you go and bling these cars out, you defeat the original purpose why this car is such a hit and it really gives a contrasting look to the ride. Now this is all IMO, so flame on...
20" rims= Rough ride, easy tire flats, and poor traction. Forgive if I'm mistaken here, but wasn't the purpose of bringing back the old 60's style fastback on the '05 Mustang the main part of the cars appeal? When you go and bling these cars out, you defeat the original purpose why this car is such a hit and it really gives a contrasting look to the ride. Now this is all IMO, so flame on...
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Absolutely. Couldn't have said it better.
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