Help me pick wheel size

October 9th, 2008, 02:06 AM	#1
vtmustangs Regular 2005 Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Blacksburg, Va Posts: 52	Help me pick wheel size I have had my mind set on getting some black shelby razors for awhile but wasn't going to order them until the spring. Was initial going to go with 18 in directly from shelby. But found the other day that Late Model Restoration is selling sets in 18s and 20s for way cheaper than could ever get from shelby. The thing is though a set of 20s is $130 cheaper than the 18s on latemodelrestoration. I will put the same size tire on all around so can rotate but looking for some help on what size to get. The thing I'm worried about with 20s is the ride comfort and to a lesser degree loss of power and mpg. Heres a pic of the car right now just for reference. Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket

October 9th, 2008, 02:19 AM	#2
Jucostud The Tire Guy 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North of Dallas, TX Posts: 3,220	Pics? your getting shelby razors? they will come in 20x9's. I suggest getting 275/35/20's. I'm lowered 2 inches and have 20's and still have a smooth ride. If you like the way 20's look, get them. They aren't a problem at all and cost about the same. __________________ GT500 Spoiler Club Join the club and get your painted spoiler shipped for $120!

October 9th, 2008, 02:34 AM	#3
ixmotoxi Regular 08 Alloy GT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 199	some reason the photobucket link didnt work. still looked up the wheels and they are clleeeaaannnn, my friend. nice choice. def one of my fav's up to date. what color are u getting? color car?

October 9th, 2008, 02:35 AM	#4
vtmustangs Regular 2005 Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Blacksburg, Va Posts: 52	sorry the link got messed up http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/i...IMG_0413_2.jpg Yea I know they come in 17,18,20. I was leaning towards the 18s but the price of the set of 20s on latemodelrestoration has me second guessing.

October 9th, 2008, 02:45 AM	#5
PiggySmallz Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 843	20's look much nicer with that rim on these cars IMO __________________

October 9th, 2008, 03:04 AM	#6
Bhblondguy Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 12.00@114.82 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baytown, Tx. Posts: 917	I def. like 20s if you're going with the shelby razor. only thing bad besides weight is they are only 9'' wide! I'm going with godspeed omega chrome 18x10s and 18x9s. GODSPEED WHEELS - Ultra Deep Dish Rims if you want to check them out. I've just got to save a little before I get these. I just got 4.10s today! what a blast! Good wheel choice though with the razors. I love the look. I was going to get them and then get them widened to a 10.5'' but decided it would save me some $$$ to go with the godspeed wheels. Plus I love the star pattern with the chrom lip. __________________ The Black Beast ----------------------- 415rwhp and 455ftlbs of torque ZEX CREW FOUNDER HURST CREW MEMBER #7

October 9th, 2008, 03:05 AM	#7
Jucostud The Tire Guy 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North of Dallas, TX Posts: 3,220	looks like you need some black razors with 275/35/20 nitto nt555's __________________ GT500 Spoiler Club Join the club and get your painted spoiler shipped for $120!

October 9th, 2008, 03:09 AM	#8
Bhblondguy Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 12.00@114.82 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baytown, Tx. Posts: 917	nitto drag radials ftw! __________________ The Black Beast ----------------------- 415rwhp and 455ftlbs of torque ZEX CREW FOUNDER HURST CREW MEMBER #7

October 9th, 2008, 03:11 AM	#9
Jucostud The Tire Guy 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North of Dallas, TX Posts: 3,220	he said he is getting the same size all the way around so he can rotate. that means no drag radials and no staggard fitment. a cheaper route for him to go would be 255/35/20 nitto nt555's, but they would be a little small for the 9in rim. __________________ GT500 Spoiler Club Join the club and get your painted spoiler shipped for $120!

October 9th, 2008, 03:15 AM	#10
buddyantunez1 Enthusiast 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 626	99-04 = 18's 2005-2009= 20's __________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

October 9th, 2008, 03:20 AM	#11
Jucostud The Tire Guy 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North of Dallas, TX Posts: 3,220	64-73 = 14 inch craggars! 74-78 = who gives a damn 79-86 = 15's 87-93 = 17's 94-98 = 17's 99-04 = 18's 05-09 = 20's __________________ GT500 Spoiler Club Join the club and get your painted spoiler shipped for $120!

October 9th, 2008, 03:21 AM	#12
Bhblondguy Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 12.00@114.82 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baytown, Tx. Posts: 917	eff that get drag radials __________________ The Black Beast ----------------------- 415rwhp and 455ftlbs of torque ZEX CREW FOUNDER HURST CREW MEMBER #7

October 9th, 2008, 03:23 AM

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vtmustangs

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Originally Posted by Jucostud

looks like you need some black razors with 275/35/20 nitto nt555's

haha easier to pick when its not your money or your car aint it?

Heres the thing that I am debating inside. I think in the looks department like piggy said the 20s look better but is that better look worth the loss in ride quality and to a lesser degree mpg and loss of power(remember its only a V6 haha)? If the set of 20s wasn't $130ish cheaper than the 18s I don't think I would have this debate at all and would just go with 18s.

October 9th, 2008, 03:29 AM	#14
Bhblondguy Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 12.00@114.82 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baytown, Tx. Posts: 917	still man, those 20s look AWESOME. either one it's up to you. also remember too, tires are a lot cheaper for 18s! __________________ The Black Beast ----------------------- 415rwhp and 455ftlbs of torque ZEX CREW FOUNDER HURST CREW MEMBER #7

October 9th, 2008, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhblondguy

still man, those 20s look AWESOME. either one it's up to you. also remember too, tires are a lot cheaper for 18s!

agreed

. those 20's are ridiculous. I've been on that damn site for the past 30 minutes looking at rims. thanks. haha, cai -> gears -> ud pulley -> new shoes.

October 9th, 2008, 03:43 AM	#16
Bhblondguy Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 12.00@114.82 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baytown, Tx. Posts: 917	don't forget the SCT xcal3 __________________ The Black Beast ----------------------- 415rwhp and 455ftlbs of torque ZEX CREW FOUNDER HURST CREW MEMBER #7

October 9th, 2008, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhblondguy

still man, those 20s look AWESOME. either one it's up to you. also remember too, tires are a lot cheaper for 18s!

tires aren't cheaper

Originally Posted by vtmustangs

haha easier to pick when its not your money or your car aint it?

Heres the thing that I am debating inside. I think in the looks department like piggy said the 20s look better but is that better look worth the loss in ride quality and to a lesser degree mpg and loss of power(remember its only a V6 haha)? If the set of 20s wasn't $130ish cheaper than the 18s I don't think I would have this debate at all and would just go with 18s.

easier to spend? I ain't just talkin bro... I'm walkin too. look at the sig. i alreasy made he choice for my self.

Originally Posted by Bhblondguy

eff that get drag radials

so he should get DR's all the way around?

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October 9th, 2008, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ixmotoxi

agreed. those 20's are ridiculous. I've been on that damn site for the past 30 minutes looking at rims. thanks. haha, cai -> gears -> ud pulley -> new shoes.

glad could make sure someone else doesn't get much sleep tonight and adds more things to their never ending mod list

October 9th, 2008, 03:46 AM

#19

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Originally Posted by Bhblondguy

don't forget the SCT xcal3

yeah, still undecided between the jlt and c&l. If i dont go jlt w/ sct xcal 3 from doug (waiting for juco's 2 cents haha) then I'll probably get the c&l from 07stang gt w/ the predator tuner that he's trying to move. Then get a custom tune or two from doug.

October 9th, 2008, 03:55 AM	#20
navyman8903 Regular 2006 MUSTANG GT 13.2@104.22 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: maryland. lexington park Posts: 478	I'm gonna get some 18's personaly. The 20's look perfect on the s197. The 18's are perfect for the performance aspect. If you have 20's you lose some hp about 10-20ish, turning and breaking also suffer alittle. But 20's look great....up to you. __________________ airaid intake,steeda tb spacer/charge motion plates,hd motor mounts, adj. panhard bar/brace,spyder drive shaft,bassani longtubes,catted x-pipe, and race axle backs, hurst short throw,BRENSPEED 93 tune, Meziere Bassani Crew Member #5

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