Going from 17's to 18's

1rnkpny · August 1st, 2009, 10:51 PM

In this case though, there isn't enough of a difference to make a noticeable affect.

stanglifemike · August 2nd, 2009, 02:30 AM

Yea I hate the way Ford does there TPMS bands. With Chrysler you can take them out of one wheel and put them in another. There is a retaining nut that goes on the outside of the wheel

Jucostud · August 2nd, 2009, 04:59 AM

U need to change that sig now mike... Put some pics up of the rims

Goldcomet · August 2nd, 2009, 10:28 AM

I got the rims! The guy that sold them was really nice and was only asking $425 for them. He took them off an 09 Vapor CS that was a beautiful car and replaced them with 20" grey Razors. They looked good on a Vapor car, but I thought the offset looked a little off. He left the sensors on the wheels and had less than 5k on his car. I wound up trading him a S&W .22 pistol and $100 for them. I think it was a good deal for both of us as the pistol was worth $325-350. I'm having them mounted today and pics will follow. These are my favorite rims- next to the PJ wheels, that are expensive and impossible to find, especially in aftermarket copies. Thanks to all for the replies.

stanglifemike · August 2nd, 2009, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by Jucostud

U need to change that sig now mike... Put some pics up of the rims

No doubt!! I'm gonna wash it today and get some good pics. Then see if someone will hook me up with a sig

shanec · August 2nd, 2009, 12:36 PM

For future reference - Tire Size Calculator - tire & wheel plus sizing

This lets you compare the total tire height of different size tires for any wheel diameter.

shanec · August 2nd, 2009, 12:38 PM

1rnkpny · August 2nd, 2009, 12:50 PM

pichers eh........

1rnkpny · August 2nd, 2009, 12:51 PM

Reps shanec for that useful info. Thanks

shanec · August 2nd, 2009, 02:54 PM

Goldcomet · August 3rd, 2009, 11:04 PM

Pictures by Goldcomet - Photobucket

7upstang · August 4th, 2009, 03:10 AM

IMHO that is still one of the best rims for these cars. I only had the silver version on mine, and I went to Razors, but I still find myself looking at pictures of the car with the 18 inch Bullitts and wondering if I made the right choice.

The car looks great. Congrats on a good deal.

Goldcomet · August 4th, 2009, 08:57 AM

Thanks 7upstang. The guy I bought these from went to Razors, which is a great looking wheel, but I always admired these polished Bullitts and I look at my car again like I did when I first bought it.

Goldcomet · August 4th, 2009, 10:26 AM

To anyone that is running 17's and comes across some 18's I had no trouble changing over (although Walmart wouldn't install the 18's on my car because the sticker on the door said 17's). Putting them side by side the two tires were within a half inch of each other. Tire Discounter charged $25 to install them (they were already mounted and balanced) and wanted another $25 to program the TPMS. I told them not to program the TPMS as I thought that was too much and when they went on the sensors didn't throw a code, so if you switch try it without programing them first. It may save you.

shanec · August 4th, 2009, 11:51 AM

Did you move your old sensors to the new wheels?

Goldcomet · August 5th, 2009, 12:41 PM

No he left the sensors on the wheels. He removed the tires and wheels intact and when I installed them the sensors worked without being reprogrammed for my car, so if you ever change wheels with the sensors on there, try them before you pay (in my case) $25 to get them reprogrammed.

7upstang · August 7th, 2009, 03:21 AM

"I look at my car again like I did when I first bought it"

Sounds like the perfect purchase then.

August 1st, 2009, 10:51 PM	#21
1rnkpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 G9 Eye Catcher Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,900 iTrader: 0 reviews	In this case though, there isn't enough of a difference to make a noticeable affect. __________________

August 2nd, 2009, 02:30 AM	#22
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yea I hate the way Ford does there TPMS bands. With Chrysler you can take them out of one wheel and put them in another. There is a retaining nut that goes on the outside of the wheel __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

August 2nd, 2009, 04:59 AM	#23
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 6,985 iTrader: 0 reviews	U need to change that sig now mike... Put some pics up of the rims __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread I'm selling everything off my car, if i have something u want, pm me. 1988 lx 5.0 - Daily 2007 vortech gt - for sale 2012 mustang 5.0 - December 2011

August 2nd, 2009, 10:28 AM	#24
Goldcomet Enthusiast 2007 Mustang Gt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 536 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got the rims! The guy that sold them was really nice and was only asking $425 for them. He took them off an 09 Vapor CS that was a beautiful car and replaced them with 20" grey Razors. They looked good on a Vapor car, but I thought the offset looked a little off. He left the sensors on the wheels and had less than 5k on his car. I wound up trading him a S&W .22 pistol and $100 for them. I think it was a good deal for both of us as the pistol was worth $325-350. I'm having them mounted today and pics will follow. These are my favorite rims- next to the PJ wheels, that are expensive and impossible to find, especially in aftermarket copies. Thanks to all for the replies. __________________ There are many like it but this one is mine!!!.........Full Metal Jacket 1987

August 2nd, 2009, 12:36 PM	#26
shanec Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 919 iTrader: 0 reviews	For future reference - Tire Size Calculator - tire & wheel plus sizing This lets you compare the total tire height of different size tires for any wheel diameter. __________________ Show: Cervini Type IV hood & chin spoiler, GT500 rear spoiler, SHR Louvers, CS69 wheels Go: E-Force 470rwhp/470rwtq, Bassani LT & catted-X, Magnaflows, Centerforce DFX clutch & flywheel, Steeda Comp Springs, Koni STR.T's

August 2nd, 2009, 12:38 PM	#27
shanec Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 919 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ Show: Cervini Type IV hood & chin spoiler, GT500 rear spoiler, SHR Louvers, CS69 wheels Go: E-Force 470rwhp/470rwtq, Bassani LT & catted-X, Magnaflows, Centerforce DFX clutch & flywheel, Steeda Comp Springs, Koni STR.T's

August 2nd, 2009, 12:50 PM	#28
1rnkpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 G9 Eye Catcher Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,900 iTrader: 0 reviews	pichers eh........ Attached Thumbnails __________________

August 2nd, 2009, 12:51 PM	#29
1rnkpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 G9 Eye Catcher Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,900 iTrader: 0 reviews	Reps shanec for that useful info. Thanks __________________

August 2nd, 2009, 02:54 PM	#30
shanec Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 919 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ Show: Cervini Type IV hood & chin spoiler, GT500 rear spoiler, SHR Louvers, CS69 wheels Go: E-Force 470rwhp/470rwtq, Bassani LT & catted-X, Magnaflows, Centerforce DFX clutch & flywheel, Steeda Comp Springs, Koni STR.T's

August 3rd, 2009, 11:04 PM	#31
Goldcomet Enthusiast 2007 Mustang Gt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 536 iTrader: 0 reviews	Pictures by Goldcomet - Photobucket __________________ There are many like it but this one is mine!!!.........Full Metal Jacket 1987 Last edited by Goldcomet; August 4th, 2009 at 09:37 AM.

August 4th, 2009, 03:10 AM	#32
7upstang Newbie 2005 Redfire GT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	IMHO that is still one of the best rims for these cars. I only had the silver version on mine, and I went to Razors, but I still find myself looking at pictures of the car with the 18 inch Bullitts and wondering if I made the right choice. The car looks great. Congrats on a good deal.

August 4th, 2009, 08:57 AM	#33
Goldcomet Enthusiast 2007 Mustang Gt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 536 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks 7upstang. The guy I bought these from went to Razors, which is a great looking wheel, but I always admired these polished Bullitts and I look at my car again like I did when I first bought it. __________________ There are many like it but this one is mine!!!.........Full Metal Jacket 1987

August 4th, 2009, 10:26 AM	#34
Goldcomet Enthusiast 2007 Mustang Gt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 536 iTrader: 0 reviews	To anyone that is running 17's and comes across some 18's I had no trouble changing over (although Walmart wouldn't install the 18's on my car because the sticker on the door said 17's). Putting them side by side the two tires were within a half inch of each other. Tire Discounter charged $25 to install them (they were already mounted and balanced) and wanted another $25 to program the TPMS. I told them not to program the TPMS as I thought that was too much and when they went on the sensors didn't throw a code, so if you switch try it without programing them first. It may save you. __________________ There are many like it but this one is mine!!!.........Full Metal Jacket 1987

August 4th, 2009, 11:51 AM	#35
shanec Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 919 iTrader: 0 reviews	Did you move your old sensors to the new wheels? __________________ Show: Cervini Type IV hood & chin spoiler, GT500 rear spoiler, SHR Louvers, CS69 wheels Go: E-Force 470rwhp/470rwtq, Bassani LT & catted-X, Magnaflows, Centerforce DFX clutch & flywheel, Steeda Comp Springs, Koni STR.T's

August 5th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#36
Goldcomet Enthusiast 2007 Mustang Gt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 536 iTrader: 0 reviews	No he left the sensors on the wheels. He removed the tires and wheels intact and when I installed them the sensors worked without being reprogrammed for my car, so if you ever change wheels with the sensors on there, try them before you pay (in my case) $25 to get them reprogrammed. __________________ There are many like it but this one is mine!!!.........Full Metal Jacket 1987

August 7th, 2009, 03:21 AM	#37
7upstang Newbie 2005 Redfire GT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	"I look at my car again like I did when I first bought it" Sounds like the perfect purchase then.

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