which rim size??

Military98stang · May 20th, 2008, 09:56 PM

hey guys just curious what all you guys think. I am pretty set on black bullet with chrome lip deep dishes. But what i am not set on is the size. I was thinking either 18x9s in front and 18x10s in back , 17x9 in front and 17x10.5 in back , or 17x9 in front and 18x10 in back. Please let me know what you all think about sizes and rims ,Thanks again guys

HMUSN · May 20th, 2008, 09:57 PM

17 x 9 / 17 x 10.5 imo

Military98stang · May 20th, 2008, 10:37 PM

yeah iv always had 18s on my car and a really like the way that 17x10.5 looks from the rear. Is the ride a lot better with 17s?

dopeman(me) · May 21st, 2008, 12:32 AM

i got 17-10.5 in the back with nitto drag's its not the best ride ever but they grip hella good

Military98stang · May 21st, 2008, 09:18 AM

anybody else have any opinions on rims or sizes?

RavensChild · May 21st, 2008, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

17 x 9 / 17 x 10.5 imo

I agree, i have 18's and they look great but you wont be able to really notice 1" less. And the biggest part about it is that price difference in tires is substancial

burlingtonNC98GT · May 21st, 2008, 09:47 PM

ive been wantin some opinions on this same question. anybody know how much it will slow the car down to have 18's rather than 17's?

RavensChild · May 22nd, 2008, 12:00 AM

^i doubt very much. Unless you are racing at the track constantly and need to be fast as fuck, dont worry about it

sean 96 gt · May 22nd, 2008, 08:33 PM

I think 18x10 and 17x9 would be sick because no one has those staggered sized on thier stang. I was thinkin about doing that, but I'm low on funds and my 18" cobra Rs are fine for now.

Military98stang · May 22nd, 2008, 09:48 PM

yeah i was either thinking that or the 17x 10 . I have had 18s on both my stangs. I dont know if i want to try something diff

97GT4.6 · May 23rd, 2008, 12:27 AM

Id say 17 by 9 up front and 17 by 10.5 in the rear, regardless those rear tires will be expensive.

Military98stang · May 23rd, 2008, 09:22 PM

also guys should i go with the black with machined lip or just chrome all around

burlingtonNC98GT · May 24th, 2008, 06:07 PM

chrome all around

ReverendDexter · May 24th, 2008, 06:47 PM

Braking and acceleration performance will be better with the 17s, handling will be *slightly* better with 18s, but not enough to overcome the difference in accel/decel. Tires will be cheaper on 17s.

personally, I don't care for staggered wheel setups, I prefer to be able to rotate my tires to all 4 corners. But if you're running drag radials, that's not really an issue

Military98stang · May 24th, 2008, 07:12 PM

Thanks for the input and would handling still be better with 18 even with a 10.5 inch back tire?

ReverendDexter · May 24th, 2008, 07:21 PM

I should have clarified: by "handling", I meant mid-corner lateral traction. However if you look at handling in terms of times on an autocross course, the 17s will give you better overall times, as you can brake later into a corner, and accelerate better once you're out of it.

The wide rear tire should give you better rear grip, outside of rain/snow/ice.

Military98stang · May 24th, 2008, 07:26 PM

yeah good to go bro thanks , hey im getting almost sure i will be getting the 17's but which ones do you think would look better the black with chrome lip bullits or all chrome bullets. I will be getting a two tone paint job soon with black on top and dark silver on bottom.

97S281 · May 24th, 2008, 09:00 PM

Go with the chrome.

ReverendDexter · May 24th, 2008, 09:31 PM

I say black with chrome lip.

But I don't like chrome rims, so take that as you will

Military98stang · May 27th, 2008, 12:07 AM

hey guys if i get an all black paint job do you think i should still go with the black rims or go with the chrome rims.

May 20th, 2008, 09:56 PM	#1
Military98stang Enthusiast 1998 GT VERT 5 SPEED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Va beach Posts: 947 iTrader: 1 reviews	which rim size?? hey guys just curious what all you guys think. I am pretty set on black bullet with chrome lip deep dishes. But what i am not set on is the size. I was thinking either 18x9s in front and 18x10s in back , 17x9 in front and 17x10.5 in back , or 17x9 in front and 18x10 in back. Please let me know what you all think about sizes and rims ,Thanks again guys __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3068325 EAT ...... SLEEP .......LIFT........repeat!

May 20th, 2008, 09:57 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	17 x 9 / 17 x 10.5 imo __________________

May 20th, 2008, 10:37 PM	#3
Military98stang Enthusiast 1998 GT VERT 5 SPEED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Va beach Posts: 947 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah iv always had 18s on my car and a really like the way that 17x10.5 looks from the rear. Is the ride a lot better with 17s? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3068325 EAT ...... SLEEP .......LIFT........repeat!

May 21st, 2008, 12:32 AM	#4
dopeman(me) Banned 96 .000000000000001 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NortherN Cali4nia Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	i got 17-10.5 in the back with nitto drag's its not the best ride ever but they grip hella good __________________ I got that vtech

May 21st, 2008, 09:18 AM	#5
Military98stang Enthusiast 1998 GT VERT 5 SPEED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Va beach Posts: 947 iTrader: 1 reviews	anybody else have any opinions on rims or sizes? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3068325 EAT ...... SLEEP .......LIFT........repeat!

May 21st, 2008, 09:47 PM	#7
burlingtonNC98GT Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Burlington, NC Posts: 217 iTrader: 0 reviews	ive been wantin some opinions on this same question. anybody know how much it will slow the car down to have 18's rather than 17's? __________________ 1998 GT PI intake PI cams bbk cai flowmaster 40's catback bbk x-pipe w/ cats march pulleys RAM clutch Steeda Tri-axe

May 22nd, 2008, 08:33 PM	#9
sean 96 gt Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 131 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think 18x10 and 17x9 would be sick because no one has those staggered sized on thier stang. I was thinkin about doing that, but I'm low on funds and my 18" cobra Rs are fine for now. __________________ 98GT - BBK CAI, BBK T/B, BBK Plenum, Steeda Pulleys, BBK o/r X, SLP Loudmouth, 3:73 Gears, Diablo Tune, Steeda Tri-Ax, H&R Super Sports (Eibach Springs in sig), Tokico Shocks

May 22nd, 2008, 09:48 PM	#10
Military98stang Enthusiast 1998 GT VERT 5 SPEED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Va beach Posts: 947 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah i was either thinking that or the 17x 10 . I have had 18s on both my stangs. I dont know if i want to try something diff __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3068325 EAT ...... SLEEP .......LIFT........repeat!

May 23rd, 2008, 12:27 AM	#11
97GT4.6 Hardcore Enthusiast 97 GT 14.2@99.8 @ 4800 ft Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins and Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,347 iTrader: 1 reviews	Id say 17 by 9 up front and 17 by 10.5 in the rear, regardless those rear tires will be expensive. __________________ Cammed 2v Built By MustangMatt More mods than times your daughter has slept around

May 23rd, 2008, 09:22 PM	#12
Military98stang Enthusiast 1998 GT VERT 5 SPEED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Va beach Posts: 947 iTrader: 1 reviews	also guys should i go with the black with machined lip or just chrome all around __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3068325 EAT ...... SLEEP .......LIFT........repeat!

May 24th, 2008, 06:07 PM	#13
burlingtonNC98GT Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Burlington, NC Posts: 217 iTrader: 0 reviews	chrome all around __________________ 1998 GT PI intake PI cams bbk cai flowmaster 40's catback bbk x-pipe w/ cats march pulleys RAM clutch Steeda Tri-axe

May 24th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#14
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Braking and acceleration performance will be better with the 17s, handling will be slightly better with 18s, but not enough to overcome the difference in accel/decel. Tires will be cheaper on 17s. personally, I don't care for staggered wheel setups, I prefer to be able to rotate my tires to all 4 corners. But if you're running drag radials, that's not really an issue __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

May 24th, 2008, 07:12 PM	#15
Military98stang Enthusiast 1998 GT VERT 5 SPEED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Va beach Posts: 947 iTrader: 1 reviews	Thanks for the input and would handling still be better with 18 even with a 10.5 inch back tire? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3068325 EAT ...... SLEEP .......LIFT........repeat!

May 24th, 2008, 07:21 PM	#16
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	I should have clarified: by "handling", I meant mid-corner lateral traction. However if you look at handling in terms of times on an autocross course, the 17s will give you better overall times, as you can brake later into a corner, and accelerate better once you're out of it. The wide rear tire should give you better rear grip, outside of rain/snow/ice. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

May 24th, 2008, 07:26 PM	#17
Military98stang Enthusiast 1998 GT VERT 5 SPEED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Va beach Posts: 947 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah good to go bro thanks , hey im getting almost sure i will be getting the 17's but which ones do you think would look better the black with chrome lip bullits or all chrome bullets. I will be getting a two tone paint job soon with black on top and dark silver on bottom. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3068325 EAT ...... SLEEP .......LIFT........repeat!

May 24th, 2008, 09:00 PM	#18
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	Go with the chrome. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

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May 24th, 2008, 09:31 PM	#19
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	I say black with chrome lip. But I don't like chrome rims, so take that as you will __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

May 27th, 2008, 12:07 AM	#20
Military98stang Enthusiast 1998 GT VERT 5 SPEED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Va beach Posts: 947 iTrader: 1 reviews	hey guys if i get an all black paint job do you think i should still go with the black rims or go with the chrome rims. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3068325 EAT ...... SLEEP .......LIFT........repeat!

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