Optional 18" wheel info.

LV51FER · July 3rd, 2007, 09:16 AM

Are the polished wheels lacquered and what tires come with the 18" rims. Are the 18" rims wider or the same width as the 17s.

Luis_GT · July 3rd, 2007, 02:30 PM

My 18's came with 235/50

06RedfireGT · July 3rd, 2007, 07:07 PM

the 18s are 18x8 and come with a 235/50-18 BFG KDWS tire.

TDog · July 3rd, 2007, 07:15 PM

The 17's come with P235/55-17 with Pirelli (a better tire than the 18 in my opinion) Very sticky

06RedfireGT · July 3rd, 2007, 07:20 PM

tdog do your pirellis tends to have like 50 little stones in the tread at all times? oh and i like the pirellis too, but i think ford shouldve put a 235/45 tire instead of a 235/55.

TDog · July 3rd, 2007, 07:32 PM

Yes, and yes. I get the rocks. Ford really should have put a wider tire.. though you talk of a lower profile. I would have liked to have seen maybe a 255/45.
Rocks aside though...the Pirelli tire is just super. Those stock little tires are amazing. I changed for wider tires at the track for a better grip and wanted those back on

06RedfireGT · July 3rd, 2007, 10:33 PM

you're right the set up should've been 245/45-17 front and 275/40-17 in the rear. i think if i get new wheels or if i need new tires before then im gonna go with the BFG KDW2 in 235/45-17 that way i dont have to reprogram the speedo (dont have a tuner yet).

Stkjock · July 4th, 2007, 09:34 AM

stock 17 x 8

stock 18 x 8.5

manufactures rarely set up the cars with larger rear wheels.... some do.. most do not....

wormster00 · July 4th, 2007, 09:55 AM

Hey, stkjock? Which beach was that picture taken at? Looks like OBX...

Speaking of tires, redfire, the 255/50R17 is almost identical to the stock Pirellis in terms of height. Your speedo would be unaffected.

Happy 4th to all!

06RedfireGT · July 4th, 2007, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by wormster00

Hey, stkjock? Which beach was that picture taken at? Looks like OBX...

Speaking of tires, redfire, the 255/50R17 is almost identical to the stock Pirellis in terms of height. Your speedo would be unaffected.

Happy 4th to all!

really? will it mess it up if i go to a 255/45?

July 3rd, 2007, 09:16 AM	#1
LV51FER Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wales, United Kingdom Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	Optional 18" wheel info. Are the polished wheels lacquered and what tires come with the 18" rims. Are the 18" rims wider or the same width as the 17s. __________________ Past: 85 Vette; 87 & 98 Z28; 02 Z06. Present: Vortech HO Mustang GT

July 3rd, 2007, 07:15 PM	#4
TDog Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 650 iTrader: 0 reviews	The 17's come with P235/55-17 with Pirelli (a better tire than the 18 in my opinion) Very sticky __________________ Tdog 2007 mustang GT 5speed, Black

July 3rd, 2007, 07:32 PM	#6
TDog Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 650 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes, and yes. I get the rocks. Ford really should have put a wider tire.. though you talk of a lower profile. I would have liked to have seen maybe a 255/45. Rocks aside though...the Pirelli tire is just super. Those stock little tires are amazing. I changed for wider tires at the track for a better grip and wanted those back on __________________ Tdog 2007 mustang GT 5speed, Black

July 4th, 2007, 09:34 AM	#8
Stkjock Enthusiast 2006 Vert 11.49 @ 121.45 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 520 iTrader: 0 reviews	stock 17 x 8 stock 18 x 8.5 manufactures rarely set up the cars with larger rear wheels.... some do.. most do not.... __________________ Sold - 06 GT- 4000lb Rowing machine 11.49 @121.45 2008 Shelby GT500 4.0 Whipple - L&M Engines - Lund Racing Tuned - E85

July 4th, 2007, 09:55 AM	#9
wormster00 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 89 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey, stkjock? Which beach was that picture taken at? Looks like OBX... Speaking of tires, redfire, the 255/50R17 is almost identical to the stock Pirellis in terms of height. Your speedo would be unaffected. Happy 4th to all! __________________ Are you like Pedro's cousins with all the sweet hookups?

July 3rd, 2007, 02:30 PM	#2
Luis_GT Banned 2002 BMW 530i don't know and don't care Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,180 iTrader: 0 reviews	My 18's came with 235/50

July 3rd, 2007, 07:07 PM	#3
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	the 18s are 18x8 and come with a 235/50-18 BFG KDWS tire.

July 3rd, 2007, 07:20 PM	#5
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	tdog do your pirellis tends to have like 50 little stones in the tread at all times? oh and i like the pirellis too, but i think ford shouldve put a 235/45 tire instead of a 235/55.

July 3rd, 2007, 10:33 PM	#7
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	you're right the set up should've been 245/45-17 front and 275/40-17 in the rear. i think if i get new wheels or if i need new tires before then im gonna go with the BFG KDW2 in 235/45-17 that way i dont have to reprogram the speedo (dont have a tuner yet).

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