Need Help With Geting Rims 17's Or 18's

nusrethodzic · December 4th, 2007, 10:01 PM

Hi My Name Is Nuno, And I Currently Own A 2007 Mustang Gt.
Current Mod List:
Slp Exhaust System
C&l Cold Air Induction System (polished)
Super Chips Performance Programer
Bbk Shorty Tuned Headers (ceramic)
Hurst Competition Plus Shifter

so now I Want More Traction But I Dont Know If I Get A 18 Inch Rim Will It Damage My Car Or Should I Stay With The Stock 17 Inch Rim. So If You Have Any Suggestions Please Let Me Know Which Rims And Sizes Are The Best For My Car...

leebunnyz · December 4th, 2007, 10:23 PM

if you want the BEST traction jus the some MT drags. if you want looks and great traction get 18's and nitto or BFG drags. if you want all looks and alright traction get 20's on the MOFO.

usafimj · December 4th, 2007, 10:35 PM

What are some good sites for rims

Jucostud · December 5th, 2007, 12:21 AM

tirerack.com

leebunnyz · December 5th, 2007, 02:04 AM

Originally Posted by usafimj

What are some good sites for rims

american muscle.com and superbuytires.com

nusrethodzic · December 5th, 2007, 06:35 PM

if I Get 18's Will It Change Or Slow My Car Down Because I Was Told That In No Way I Should Put 18's Or Any Higher Then 17's But There Is No Deep Dish Wheels For 17's That Intrest Me So Will It Damage The Car Or Not
thank You

psycho bob · December 5th, 2007, 06:40 PM

you can easily fit up to a 20x10wide wheel on your car and have absolutely no problems. whomever told you 17 was the biggest was completely and totally incorrect. that is 10" wide in the rear. i think a 9.5" wide is about all you can get in the front.

buywheelstoday.com is where i got my konigs from. i had absolutely no problems with them and they were the cheapest out of every place i found. i looked over the net for a couple weeks for the best deal

MSCLCAR · December 5th, 2007, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by nusrethodzic

if I Get 18's Will It Change Or Slow My Car Down Because I Was Told That In No Way I Should Put 18's Or Any Higher Then 17's But There Is No Deep Dish Wheels For 17's That Intrest Me So Will It Damage The Car Or Not
thank You

18" wheels are a factory option on S197's, so, no, it won't damage you car.

cgstarry · December 6th, 2007, 10:25 PM

I love my 18"'ers!

They just look good! Plus: They definitely aren't hurting the car at all. It hauls!

John

07 STROKER · December 7th, 2007, 12:55 AM

so whats the biggest tire ppl are running on their 18 x 9.5 stock rims??? anyone? Front and back?

psycho bob · December 7th, 2007, 10:11 AM

stock rims aren't 9.5 wide from what i remember. mine were only on the car for about a month though so i could be wrong. i thought they were 8 or 8.5

06GTMustang89 · December 7th, 2007, 10:21 AM

stock is 8.5 or at least mine are 18x8.5 and they put a 235 on it when all tire places recommend a 255 i think its bullshit.

I would only put a 255 in the front and a 275 maybe a 285 in the rear with a 9.5...

07 STROKER · December 7th, 2007, 10:50 AM

sorry...mine ar C/S 18x 9.5 bullits special order

I was told u could go 305 on them

TheUNZippee! · December 7th, 2007, 10:57 AM

Nuno my factory rims are 18" x 8.5". So yes you can fit an 18 on there.

However if you are looking for traction, it's not the diameter of the tire that determines traction. It's the width of the tire & the type of tire that determines traction.

18 inch rim on my 07:

soon2bquik6 · December 7th, 2007, 10:59 AM

18's are heavy no matter what brand they are...itll add weight to yur car and slow it down a little. but itll increase yur traction n takeoff...suggestions:front 18" 9...and rear 18" 10.5

07 STROKER · December 7th, 2007, 11:01 AM

Hey Zip!! you have the same rims as me and I just measured my spare one last night and i got 9.5" wide....unless ford makes two types of those rims...

psycho bob · December 7th, 2007, 11:41 AM

the same one's i had ordered on my 07. they were an option and are only 8.5 and i think you can fit a 275 on them. they are the same ones that come with the CS package

TheUNZippee! · December 7th, 2007, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by 07 procharger

Hey Zip!! you have the same rims as me and I just measured my spare one last night and i got 9.5" wide....unless ford makes two types of those rims...

You measure from the bead of the rim for rim width, not from the outer edge of the rim.

07 STROKER · December 7th, 2007, 11:57 AM

yup.....yup I did

me idiot!!

December 4th, 2007, 10:01 PM	#1
nusrethodzic Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	Need Help With Geting Rims 17's Or 18's *Hi My Name Is Nuno, And I Currently Own A 2007 Mustang Gt.* *Current Mod List:* *Slp Exhaust System* *C&l Cold Air Induction System (polished)* *Super Chips Performance Programer* *Bbk Shorty Tuned Headers (ceramic)* *Hurst Competition Plus Shifter* so now I Want More Traction But I Dont Know If I Get A 18 Inch Rim Will It Damage My Car Or Should I Stay With The Stock 17 Inch Rim. So If You Have Any Suggestions Please Let Me Know Which Rims And Sizes Are The Best For My Car... Last edited by nusrethodzic; December 4th, 2007 at 10:03 PM.

December 4th, 2007, 10:23 PM	#2
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,550 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you want the BEST traction jus the some MT drags. if you want looks and great traction get 18's and nitto or BFG drags. if you want all looks and alright traction get 20's on the MOFO. __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

December 4th, 2007, 10:35 PM	#3
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,086 iTrader: 1 reviews	What are some good sites for rims __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

December 5th, 2007, 12:21 AM	#4
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December 6th, 2007, 10:25 PM	#9
cgstarry Regular 2007 Mustang GT, 66 Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 125 iTrader: 0 reviews	I love my 18"'ers! They just look good! Plus: They definitely aren't hurting the car at all. It hauls! John __________________ Vista Blue 2007 Mustang GT Premium Coupe 5 Speed FRPP GTA Axelbacks, AMSOIL XL 5W-20 Steeda CAI w/ High Flow Elbow, SCT xCalibrator 2

December 5th, 2007, 06:35 PM	#6
nusrethodzic Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	if I Get 18's Will It Change Or Slow My Car Down Because I Was Told That In No Way I Should Put 18's Or Any Higher Then 17's But There Is No Deep Dish Wheels For 17's That Intrest Me So Will It Damage The Car Or Not *thank You*

December 7th, 2007, 12:55 AM	#10
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,920 iTrader: 0 reviews	so whats the biggest tire ppl are running on their 18 x 9.5 stock rims??? anyone? Front and back? __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

December 7th, 2007, 10:21 AM	#12
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	stock is 8.5 or at least mine are 18x8.5 and they put a 235 on it when all tire places recommend a 255 i think its bullshit. I would only put a 255 in the front and a 275 maybe a 285 in the rear with a 9.5... __________________ JLT CAI: KOOKS LT's: Comp NSR II's: 4.56's: TR6060: Steeda LCA, UCA: QA1's: Roush rear springs...see garage for more.

December 7th, 2007, 10:50 AM	#13
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,920 iTrader: 0 reviews	sorry...mine ar C/S 18x 9.5 bullits special order I was told u could go 305 on them __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

December 7th, 2007, 10:59 AM	#15
soon2bquik6 Look Ma! My First Post! 95 V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	18's are heavy no matter what brand they are...itll add weight to yur car and slow it down a little. but itll increase yur traction n takeoff...suggestions:front 18" 9...and rear 18" 10.5

December 7th, 2007, 11:01 AM	#16
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,920 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey Zip!! you have the same rims as me and I just measured my spare one last night and i got 9.5" wide....unless ford makes two types of those rims... __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

December 7th, 2007, 11:57 AM	#19
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,920 iTrader: 0 reviews	yup.....yup I did me idiot!! __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

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