DR's and new back rims...

06GTMustang89 · March 9th, 2008, 01:26 PM

Ok so i want to go to 17's for the track with nitto DR's because if i buy both from americanmuscle.com they will mount and balance for free hahaha. Whats the widest i can go for a 17x9 rim?? they have 275/40's then 315/35's but i doubt you can fit a 315 on a 17x9 rim haha.

HMUSN · March 9th, 2008, 01:27 PM

I would stick with a 275/285 on a 9 inch wheel.

06GTMustang89 · March 9th, 2008, 01:28 PM

yeah thast what i was thinking is that gonna be wide enough for a good launch with DR's. Do you know how long of a burnout it takes to heat them up for a awesome launch??

HMUSN · March 9th, 2008, 01:30 PM

Back into the waterbox if possible and immediately spin the tires just enough to get a full rotation of them, but NOT enough to throw (much) water up into the wheel wells.

06GTMustang89 · March 9th, 2008, 01:32 PM

gotcha thanks man!! hopefully ill be getting these in a couple months, got a lot to pay for right now hahah

HMUSN · March 9th, 2008, 01:33 PM

cool deal. good luck.

06GTMustang89 · March 9th, 2008, 01:39 PM

so im looking at rims from a 99-04 cuz i cant 17x10.5's for 05-08s the offset needed for mine is +45mm and the 99-04 rims are +28mm...which is a good difference. The backspacing is off by 2mm so im not worried about that but could a wheel spacer help out or is there anyway i can make it work??

Offset for a 05-08 rim is 1.10"
Offset for a 99-04 rim is 1.77"

do they make half inch wheel spacers cuz i know this can work

HMUSN · March 9th, 2008, 01:47 PM

they do make 1/2 inch spacers but I wouldn't use them for the track honestly.

what kind of wheel (besides size) are you looking for?

06GTMustang89 · March 9th, 2008, 01:50 PM

i would like a 17" rim that can fit bigger then 275's cuz thats a good difference comparing 275's to 315's...i could do 18x10's and 305's but its soooo much more expensive for the tires on 18's than 17's and plus 17's are lighter.

I think ill just stick with 17x9's and 275's i should notice a good difference with that hopefully hahaha

HMUSN · March 9th, 2008, 02:00 PM

I can't find anything on a 17 x 10.5 inch either.

you would have to run the spacer or get an 18 inch wheel.. you could look into steeda ultralights..
that are pretty light

06GTMustang89 · March 9th, 2008, 02:01 PM

would a spacer be a bad idea at the track i mean im not runnin 400+ lbs ft of torque...what would is so bad about the spacer?

shawn13 · March 9th, 2008, 02:03 PM

My DRs are 315x35x17 for a 04 stang no spacers needed but they hang out 1/2 inch,My DDs are 285x40x18 w/ the 05 offset tons of room left.Hope this helps ya.

HMUSN · March 9th, 2008, 02:03 PM

it's easier to break a wheel stud when using them is all.

06GTMustang89 · March 9th, 2008, 02:05 PM

oh ok well its worth a shot i guess hahaha

HMUSN · March 9th, 2008, 02:06 PM

you could always buy hardened wheel studs

05mustang_TT_charged · March 9th, 2008, 02:07 PM

Try these...
Anthracite Deep Dish Bullitt Wheel 94-04 (17x10.5)
Forensicsteve runs them on his car with no issues

06GTMustang89 · March 9th, 2008, 02:10 PM

so he has no problems wtih backspacing and offset difference on his S197?

05mustang_TT_charged · March 9th, 2008, 02:14 PM

Nope and he had a 315/35/17 Nitto and just swapped to a 325/45/17 M&H on it now

06GTMustang89 · March 9th, 2008, 02:22 PM

sweet thats what im doin thanks for the info HMUSN and KB yall kick ass

HMUSN · March 9th, 2008, 02:24 PM

no biggie man

March 9th, 2008, 01:26 PM	#1
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	DR's and new back rims... Ok so i want to go to 17's for the track with nitto DR's because if i buy both from americanmuscle.com they will mount and balance for free hahaha. Whats the widest i can go for a 17x9 rim?? they have 275/40's then 315/35's but i doubt you can fit a 315 on a 17x9 rim haha. __________________ 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.

March 9th, 2008, 01:27 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	I would stick with a 275/285 on a 9 inch wheel. __________________

March 9th, 2008, 01:28 PM	#3
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah thast what i was thinking is that gonna be wide enough for a good launch with DR's. Do you know how long of a burnout it takes to heat them up for a awesome launch?? __________________ 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.

March 9th, 2008, 01:30 PM	#4
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	Back into the waterbox if possible and immediately spin the tires just enough to get a full rotation of them, but NOT enough to throw (much) water up into the wheel wells. __________________

March 9th, 2008, 01:32 PM	#5
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	gotcha thanks man!! hopefully ill be getting these in a couple months, got a lot to pay for right now hahah __________________ 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.

March 9th, 2008, 01:33 PM	#6
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	cool deal. good luck. __________________

March 9th, 2008, 01:39 PM	#7
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	so im looking at rims from a 99-04 cuz i cant 17x10.5's for 05-08s the offset needed for mine is +45mm and the 99-04 rims are +28mm...which is a good difference. The backspacing is off by 2mm so im not worried about that but could a wheel spacer help out or is there anyway i can make it work?? Offset for a 05-08 rim is 1.10" Offset for a 99-04 rim is 1.77" do they make half inch wheel spacers cuz i know this can work __________________ 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. Last edited by 06GTMustang89; March 9th, 2008 at 01:43 PM.

March 9th, 2008, 01:47 PM	#8
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	they do make 1/2 inch spacers but I wouldn't use them for the track honestly. what kind of wheel (besides size) are you looking for? __________________

March 9th, 2008, 01:50 PM	#9
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would like a 17" rim that can fit bigger then 275's cuz thats a good difference comparing 275's to 315's...i could do 18x10's and 305's but its soooo much more expensive for the tires on 18's than 17's and plus 17's are lighter. I think ill just stick with 17x9's and 275's i should notice a good difference with that hopefully hahaha __________________ 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. Last edited by 06GTMustang89; March 9th, 2008 at 02:00 PM.

March 9th, 2008, 02:00 PM	#10
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	I can't find anything on a 17 x 10.5 inch either. you would have to run the spacer or get an 18 inch wheel.. you could look into steeda ultralights.. that are pretty light __________________

March 9th, 2008, 02:01 PM	#11
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	would a spacer be a bad idea at the track i mean im not runnin 400+ lbs ft of torque...what would is so bad about the spacer? __________________ 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.

March 9th, 2008, 02:03 PM	#12
shawn13 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 158 iTrader: 0 reviews	My DRs are 315x35x17 for a 04 stang no spacers needed but they hang out 1/2 inch,My DDs are 285x40x18 w/ the 05 offset tons of room left.Hope this helps ya. __________________ 2006 GT Windveil Blue,Saleen W/3.4pulley,Bassani X-Pipe,FRPP Axle Back ,Spyder Driveshaft,4.10 Gears,JBA headers

March 9th, 2008, 02:05 PM	#14
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	oh ok well its worth a shot i guess hahaha __________________ 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.

March 9th, 2008, 02:06 PM	#15
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	you could always buy hardened wheel studs __________________

March 9th, 2008, 02:07 PM	#16
05mustang_TT_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,774 iTrader: 0 reviews	Try these... Anthracite Deep Dish Bullitt Wheel 94-04 (17x10.5) Forensicsteve runs them on his car with no issues __________________ 350 rwhp and 310 rwtq at 6000 rpms through stock exhaust system 326 cubic inches of Twin Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

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March 9th, 2008, 02:10 PM	#17
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	so he has no problems wtih backspacing and offset difference on his S197? __________________ 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.

March 9th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#18
05mustang_TT_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,774 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nope and he had a 315/35/17 Nitto and just swapped to a 325/45/17 M&H on it now __________________ 350 rwhp and 310 rwtq at 6000 rpms through stock exhaust system 326 cubic inches of Twin Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

March 9th, 2008, 02:22 PM	#19
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	sweet thats what im doin thanks for the info HMUSN and KB yall kick ass __________________ 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.

March 9th, 2008, 02:24 PM	#20
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	no biggie man __________________

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