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Originally posted by V10+May. 27th, 2004, 3:55 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (V10 @ May. 27th, 2004, 3:55 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Evil_Capri@May. 27th, 2004, 1:31 PM
18's will fill out the wheel wells in my Mach.
18's will fill out the wheel wells in my Mach.
I'll be lowering the car anyways, so i'm getting 18's from the aftermarket and 295's in the back, possibly 265's up front. Lot of my friends have that set up and it just look awasome...
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I prefer the 17s on the 94+ cars. It doesn't really matter to me if the new car gets 17s or 18s, although I prefer the look of the 18s on it right now. To me, it''s ultimately all about what set of rims compliment the car instead of sticking out more than the car itself.
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This way the spedo & odo will read the same and the the T/C, ABS and A/T will all function properly without software changes no matter which OEM tires are on the car. That may not be the case if you change the tire diameter.
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Originally posted by hdwrench@May. 27th, 2004, 8:38 PM
no i dont doubt it. but i dont see any logic in it. would a 3 speed mustang sound cooler than a 5 speed?
no i dont doubt it. but i dont see any logic in it. would a 3 speed mustang sound cooler than a 5 speed?
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personally speaking.. i dont have the cash to upgrade to 18s. im assuming a factory 18 option would be 1500+ dollars. ill end up getting the concept wheel upgrade, which shoiuld cost less than 500. at least this way ill have a nice shiny wheel, brand spankin new.... rather than the 5 year old bullitts
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Originally posted by Evil_Capri+May. 27th, 2004, 6:44 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Evil_Capri @ May. 27th, 2004, 6:44 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Yes you should have clarified your statement.
You said
Which is not the case unless you change the tire size too.
Larger width & height 17" tires will fill out the wheels the same way 18's will.
Ford had selected the 16", 17" and 18" OEM tires such that they will ALL have the SAME approximate overall diameter. This way the spedo & odo will read the same and the the T/C, ABS and A/T will all function properly without software changes no matter which OEM tires are on the car. That may not be the case if you change the tire diameter.
Originally posted by V10@May. 27th, 2004, 6:41 PM
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Then let's go over this 101 times!
Take a look at this link, and look at how the 18x9, and 18x10.5 with 265/35/18 and 295/35/18 tires respectively fill out the wheel wells to the edge of the fenders! The wheels and tires are flush with the fenders. Unless I am "seeing things"! The width has more to do with it, I understand. However, a 245/35/18, and a 245/45/17 would not be the same diameter. The 18's would have a 15.4mm greater diameter. (Not a whole lot, but not equal.)
Maybe I should have clarified my statement better, stating the 18's (with the width) will be "flush" with the fenders instead of "filling" them. Hope you understand now.
Then let's go over this 101 times!
Take a look at this link, and look at how the 18x9, and 18x10.5 with 265/35/18 and 295/35/18 tires respectively fill out the wheel wells to the edge of the fenders! The wheels and tires are flush with the fenders. Unless I am "seeing things"! The width has more to do with it, I understand. However, a 245/35/18, and a 245/45/17 would not be the same diameter. The 18's would have a 15.4mm greater diameter. (Not a whole lot, but not equal.)
Maybe I should have clarified my statement better, stating the 18's (with the width) will be "flush" with the fenders instead of "filling" them. Hope you understand now.
Yes you should have clarified your statement.
You said
18's will fill out the wheel wells in my Mach.
Larger width & height 17" tires will fill out the wheels the same way 18's will.
Ford had selected the 16", 17" and 18" OEM tires such that they will ALL have the SAME approximate overall diameter. This way the spedo & odo will read the same and the the T/C, ABS and A/T will all function properly without software changes no matter which OEM tires are on the car. That may not be the case if you change the tire diameter.
Which is not the case unless you change the tire size too.
I will try and clarify further in the future. I forget that people are not mind readers.
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Originally posted by montreal ponies+May. 27th, 2004, 7:09 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (montreal ponies @ May. 27th, 2004, 7:09 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
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Originally posted by V10@May. 27th, 2004, 3:55 PM
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18's will fill out the wheel wells in my Mach.
18's will fill out the wheel wells in my Mach.
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Wont 295's in the rear and 265's in the front cause rubbing on the fender walls? I want wider tires but if they rub when you hit bumps that is a hefty price to pay.
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Originally posted by kinjalxxv@May. 27th, 2004, 10:45 PM
another thing... after market 18s..... could easily run 2500+. 18 inch wheels are friggin expensive. ill stick with the 17s... and lower the car to fill the wheel well.
another thing... after market 18s..... could easily run 2500+. 18 inch wheels are friggin expensive. ill stick with the 17s... and lower the car to fill the wheel well.
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I love a nice set of rims on a car. For me, they make the car. I'd be willing to spend a bit of money on 18's with some 255's or so all around.
As far as lowering, looking at the pics of the 05, I personally think that the stance is pretty good as is. Lowering it would reduce ride quality. This car doesn't have the same problem as the 99+'s with the 4x4 look. Of course it could be lower but I don't think the improvement in look is worth losing the engineered handling characteristics.
As far as lowering, looking at the pics of the 05, I personally think that the stance is pretty good as is. Lowering it would reduce ride quality. This car doesn't have the same problem as the 99+'s with the 4x4 look. Of course it could be lower but I don't think the improvement in look is worth losing the engineered handling characteristics.
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Originally posted by Dan@May. 28th, 2004, 10:18 PM
This car doesn't have the same problem as the 99+'s with the 4x4 look.
This car doesn't have the same problem as the 99+'s with the 4x4 look.