What size wheels you turning?

GT/CS · May 25th, 2007, 05:22 AM

I have read a few posts about wheel shimmy from people with 20" rims. Anyone else noticing this or are these more likely isolated incidents? This really shouldn't be happening if the alignment and balancing is up to snuff and the rims aren't bent, right?

MaverickMLFD371 · May 25th, 2007, 07:01 AM

i know people running 20's just fine. it has to be something with the balancing of the tires or possibly the rim.

Emay · May 25th, 2007, 09:07 AM

I think some people running the larger wheels with the rubberband type side walls think they are experiencing steering wheel shimmy, when in fact they are experiencing feedback of the road due to lack of cushion in the tires.

You can't go with big wheels, super low profile tires, and lower the car and not expect some type of change in the cars feel.

I run a set of NAD 20's and several roads around my home make it feel like I have a front wheel out of balance giving lots of feedback through the steering wheel. The roads don't look bad, just have a lot of imperfections. When I get on any of the newer paved areas, I get no feedback through the steering wheel at all.

Vabeachmustang · May 26th, 2007, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by Emay

I think some people running the larger wheels with the rubberband type side walls think they are experiencing steering wheel shimmy, when in fact they are experiencing feedback of the road due to lack of cushion in the tires.

You can't go with big wheels, super low profile tires, and lower the car and not expect some type of change in the cars feel.

I run a set of NAD 20's and several roads around my home make it feel like I have a front wheel out of balance giving lots of feedback through the steering wheel. The roads don't look bad, just have a lot of imperfections. When I get on any of the newer paved areas, I get no feedback through the steering wheel at all.

+1. In my case I found out that my Brembo big brake kit was actually rubbing my Shelby Razors. Tire spacers fixed that problem. I do have a tire out of round on the rear but its not noticeable.

YearOne · May 27th, 2007, 12:11 AM

Just for future reference, what size wheel (rim) gives the best performance? I want to go with 20's but not at the cost of handling.

GT/CS · May 31st, 2007, 04:44 AM

To year one: if you can find some 19's you like I'm sure that would be a great compromise. Except the selection plummets in those sizes.

Regency 2007 · May 31st, 2007, 08:14 AM

I have FOOSE 20's on toyos. (19's up front) I am also dropped 2"s.

Car handles better and has more feel for the road, ride is rougher though...

acehogg69 · May 31st, 2007, 12:06 PM

I have 19's all around and love em. Picked up a little more traction with the deep dish. Ride quality the same.

PaperCross · May 31st, 2007, 01:23 PM

i have 18s all round..noticable increase in grip and handling...i think 18" is about as big as i would go..

May 25th, 2007, 05:22 AM	#1
GT/CS Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	What size wheels you turning? I have read a few posts about wheel shimmy from people with 20" rims. Anyone else noticing this or are these more likely isolated incidents? This really shouldn't be happening if the alignment and balancing is up to snuff and the rims aren't bent, right?

May 25th, 2007, 07:01 AM	#2
MaverickMLFD371 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,462 iTrader: 0 reviews	i know people running 20's just fine. it has to be something with the balancing of the tires or possibly the rim. __________________ 2005 Ford Mustang GT - Sonic Blue FRPP/Whipple Supercharger Intercooled 495 RWHP / 504 RWTQ SAE Corrected @ 11psi Tuned by Kevin @ Wicked Motorsports

May 25th, 2007, 09:07 AM	#3
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	I think some people running the larger wheels with the rubberband type side walls think they are experiencing steering wheel shimmy, when in fact they are experiencing feedback of the road due to lack of cushion in the tires. You can't go with big wheels, super low profile tires, and lower the car and not expect some type of change in the cars feel. I run a set of NAD 20's and several roads around my home make it feel like I have a front wheel out of balance giving lots of feedback through the steering wheel. The roads don't look bad, just have a lot of imperfections. When I get on any of the newer paved areas, I get no feedback through the steering wheel at all. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

May 31st, 2007, 04:44 AM	#6
GT/CS Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	To year one: if you can find some 19's you like I'm sure that would be a great compromise. Except the selection plummets in those sizes. __________________ Ford Racing heads, Comp stage III cams, 4.10's, Steeda delete plates, SLP long tube headers, Custom 3'' X pipe, Magna flow 3" Magnapacks, Airaid CAI, SCT XCAL 2 93 tune, Steeda front and rear swaybars, Dynotech aluminum driveshaft, HTP TB spacer

May 31st, 2007, 12:06 PM	#8
acehogg69 Hardcore Enthusiast 06 GT with bolt ons I sucked Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cheese country!! aka WI Posts: 1,090 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have 19's all around and love em. Picked up a little more traction with the deep dish. Ride quality the same. __________________ Kyle Busch Haters Club!! Member Uno! Tony wrote "Blowers blow, turbos suck, and nitrous rules!!! lol " Borla cattless L/T's topped with Flowmasters , Roush short throw, JLT2 CAI w/ X-CAL2 from Brenspeed, Bullit 18X9 and 18X10 deep dish.

May 27th, 2007, 12:11 AM	#5
YearOne Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Naples FL Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just for future reference, what size wheel (rim) gives the best performance? I want to go with 20's but not at the cost of handling.

May 31st, 2007, 08:14 AM	#7
Regency 2007 Hardcore Enthusiast F-150 FX4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphrica Posts: 1,144 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have FOOSE 20's on toyos. (19's up front) I am also dropped 2"s. Car handles better and has more feel for the road, ride is rougher though...

May 31st, 2007, 01:23 PM	#9
PaperCross Regular 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 252 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have 18s all round..noticable increase in grip and handling...i think 18" is about as big as i would go..

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