Does anyone know if the current Rims would fit the 05 stang, I'm thinking of buying the Saleen 18" chrome wheels, but i'm not sure if the bolt pattern is the same thanks

 

nobody knows

But the rumors are leaning to the no side

 

I would just like someone to post the price difference between a performance tire in the current 17" size and the upcoming 18" size. You're going to need to pay for replacements sometime.

 

This is a question that will reveal my ignorance on the topic, but what the heck do the 2#5 numbers mean in the series of numbers designating each wheel type. I have seen 235, 245, 255, 275, is this the diameter, side wall, rubber width? I know the last number is the wheel size, but please clear this up for me. Thanks.

:stares at the ground with tail between legs:

 

Don't feel bad Hammy, it is far better to ask about something you don't know then to pretend that you understand it.

Here is a quick explaination of how tire sizing works.

Example Tire P235/55WR17 - the standard tire for the 2005 Mustang GT

235 = tread width in mm

55 = the sidewall aspect ratio, that is the sidewall is 55% of the tread width
. . . so .55 X 235 = sidewall width of 129 mm

W = Speed rating of the tire

R = Radial

17 = wheel size in inches.

Now please don't ask me to explain why the tread width is expressed in mm and the wheel size in inches, because I don't have a clue.

 

P=Passanger car

 

I really wish the optional GT 17 inch rims were available for the V6

 

I'm sure that could be arranged by your dealer, providing that the wheel bolt pattern is the same. The dealer just has to swap the wheels out. It's just not a factory option, more like a "dealer installed" one.

 

cool, i'll check that out

 

And for one more shameless plug, if you're looking for the Bullitts...I'll be selling mine.

 

I was a big fan of selling off my stock bullitt wheels, or using them just for winter driving, but after seeing the 17" bright machined wheels in person, they're a must have!

 

Seen em too...I just want something different. So few exterior options (barring colors and the V6 stripe) that I want to have something a bit more unique.

They are great looking rims though.

 

thats what she said........

 

Why can't people be satisfied with the stock tires/wheels/rims? Is it really that important?

 

I wonder how many people have 18" on thier car now

 

I have good ol' 14 inchers!

 

I'm sticking w/ the Bullitts,

plus the extra inch of rubber will make the rider that much softer...

 

So should we all go out and buy some new tires/wheels/rims just to get a better ride? I think not!

But hey, if you want to, and have the money for it, go ahead, more power to ya. I'd satisfied with stock tires for now, until I can go over 150 that is...

 

That's what I'm talking about, after buying a new set of tires for my car (17" Optional wheels for 1997) I'm satisfied with the look and performance and the cost was pretty high too. I can't even imagine having to buy a set of four 18" wheels. Start saving now if you plan on smoking the tires or doing quarter miles much.

 

Make that an extra 1/2 inch since you only ride on the bottom of the tire.