My 12 GT has the Prem 19" wheels and I woke to replace the rims with some SVT rims but all I could find are 18"plus there a bit cheaper. Anyways why should I down size my rims, would you ? Also would there be a better selection of tires at a better price ?

 

I'd be willing to bet a better tire selection with 18" rims

 

I will be getting 18" for the winter, more selection of mud and snows in a 18", but can't go smaller because of the brakes (not that I would want to)

 

I downsized to 18's recently. Benefits include: much cheaper tires, taller sidewaill for better straightline acceleration grip, and tire selection. I could not find Nitto 555's in 19". So far, I'm enjoying the change, and I'm sure it will really feel good when I plunk down a couple hundred dollars less for the replacements. I did notice a slight change in my speedometer calibration, even thought the cruizinconcepts website stated they are a factory diameter match. Not really sure why that happened, but it is minor.

 

I "downgraded" from 19" to 18" in my Brembo car. Got the American Muscle GT4 wheels and NT555 package - http://www.americanmuscle.com/blackg...0509-stan.html

I am very happy with them so far. I got them because I am more interested in performance than appearance, and 18" tires are waaaaaaay cheaper. I prefer the somewhat taller sidewall - helps the suspension out a bit. The ride is not as harsh.

 

Those are **** nice

 

I like them

 

yep the ride has to have a little better feel to it the bumps are softer.

 

If I order the set as a Pgk you have to order the tpms sensors as a extra, if I don't order them will I have a warning light on my dash because there not installed.

 

Yes if you do not have the TPMS installed you will get a warning light on your dash.

 

Yes, it shows up after about 20 mins of driving. You can hit reset and the message will go away but the yellow light in the dash stays on. I deal with it all winter with my snow tires, not a big deal to me.

 

Pretty sure you can just swap them to the new wheels. I would have to see them to be sure. Wouldn't order them as a package. Find a tire calculator and you can get the size pretty close to factory tire height if that's the height you want to keep. Like stated before, many more 18" tire options that 19's. Hell you have better options with 20's than 19's.

 

I just put my rims on Craigslist so Ill see how many calls I get and hope to get some of my money back from the sale ?

 

Ok so today I placed the order for the GT500 wheel pkg and was able to get a forum discount of 5% wich made the total $1657.73 and that included the TPMS sensors. Here is the link again if any one else is interested so now my stock wheels and tires are up for sale.
Ford Racing Mustang 2010 GT500 Wheel and tire Kit (05-13) at LRS - Free Shipping!

 

I love my 19's - you guys are making me question if 18's are better...

 

I went to 5 major tires dealers in my area and NO ONE stocks 245/45/19" tires witch really sucks. If you were to blow out a tire you would be riding on your spare until you could order and have one shipped in. Oh yah 18' and 20's were not a problem in stock at all 5 places I went to.

 

Nothing wrong with the 19" wheels. The appearance is striking, and you can easily order the replacement Pirelli tires from Tire Rack. I wanted the 19s because I like the shorter sidewall look of the tire and the style of the luster nickel wheels in the larger size.

 

Personal preference

 

Those wheels look really good, Hawkeye. I am thinking they'd look great on my GB and black-themed GT....

 

I'll have to check what my local tire factory stocks in these 19's and then do some research to determine if I need to get some 18" wheels or not. I don't track the car so I'm hoping stock tires will work well in the winter (cold, some snow, mostly rain)...