17s or 18s ???

Chris02 · April 1st, 2007, 05:36 PM

Hey,

I'm trying to decide whether or not to go for the 17s or 18s. My GT is silver and I was thinking about the 18x9 and 18x10 Black Bullits with chrome lip or the chrome Saleens in the same size. Some say I should get 17s ; because of sidewall. What do you think I should do?? I also like the FR500s.

k2boarder3187 · April 1st, 2007, 06:04 PM

get the 18s i just got the 18x9 18x10 chrome saleens for my mustang and they look awesome

superbeef1000 · April 1st, 2007, 08:01 PM

+1 for the 18" ,,im looking at the black s type wheels for mine

mjkids · April 1st, 2007, 08:12 PM

get the 18's i wish i did it will handle a little better, and it will fill the wheel well up giving you a beefy look .

Chris02 · April 1st, 2007, 10:01 PM

Some say it will be a factor for the sidewall, if I get 18s and get a Kenne Bell supercharger or TMA Turbo kit...for example. But I don't know , maybe I'm wrong? Can 18s effect anything in any way? lol

zerofx150 · April 1st, 2007, 10:31 PM

TMA is doing turbos for the GTs? I knew he was doing alot of the v6 guys turbo set-ups lately.

StuTheMusicEngineer · April 1st, 2007, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by chris_stang02

Hey,

I'm trying to decide whether or not to go for the 17s or 18s. My GT is silver and I was thinking about the 18x9 and 18x10 Black Bullits with chrome lip or the chrome Saleens in the same size. Some say I should get 17s ; because of sidewall. What do you think I should do?? I also like the FR500s.

whats up man...im getting tires and rims too, and i cant decide either....if you get the 10.5wide rear rims with the 315s you will hook better, the 18s definately look better...i think, atleast. 17s will give you cheaper tires...I think the steering response is a little quicker with 18s, but ride is a little worse. (although if the roads around you are good, you probably wont notice that, I live in queens, NY and the roads suck ass!!)

anyway...I think im gonna get the 18s...they just look so good (FR500 or bullets)

Chris02 · April 1st, 2007, 11:10 PM

Yeah man I agree. I think it's gonna be the 18s for sure. Where can you get the 18x10.5s ???

StuTheMusicEngineer · April 1st, 2007, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by chris_stang02

Yeah man I agree. I think it's gonna be the 18s for sure. Where can you get the 18x10.5s ???

i was talking about the 17s....the 18s only get to 10 inches wide. i think the widest tire u can get for them is a 295 35 18.....though u probably new that already

Chris02 · April 1st, 2007, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by StuTheMusicEngineer

Originally Posted by chris_stang02

Yeah man I agree. I think it's gonna be the 18s for sure. Where can you get the 18x10.5s ???

i was talking about the 17s....the 18s only get to 10 inches wide. i think the widest tire u can get for them is a 295 35 18.....though u probably new that already

Yeah. I think I might go for the 18s.

amphibrecon · April 1st, 2007, 11:54 PM

I have 18X9's all the way around and I love em' STEEDA Ultra lites.

neckbonekat · April 2nd, 2007, 05:24 AM

Originally Posted by StuTheMusicEngineer

Originally Posted by chris_stang02

Yeah man I agree. I think it's gonna be the 18s for sure. Where can you get the 18x10.5s ???

i was talking about the 17s....the 18s only get to 10 inches wide. i think the widest tire u can get for them is a 295 35 18.....though u probably new that already

There are plenty of guys on here running 18x10.5" wheels in the back. Here is a set of Cobra wheels and tires that would look good on any Stang. You just can't go wrong with chrome!

Chris02 · April 2nd, 2007, 06:46 AM

Very true! I think I might be able to get them on Lethal Performance. Do you know anywhere else that would have them?

mjkids · April 2nd, 2007, 07:10 AM

i will ask by buddy where he got his i think he got his off some place i fl, cobra r's for about 500.00 rim only (chrome) i will get back to you

Chris02 · April 2nd, 2007, 07:55 AM

Thanks man!

barksdaleammo · April 2nd, 2007, 08:46 AM

ive got 18's and i live in shreveport, la (which was voted by truckers to have the worst roads in america), its not that bad but it can get rough. sorry im talking about a the ride.

Chris02 · April 2nd, 2007, 08:49 AM

Yeah. I live on Prince Edward Island...small Island in Canada on the East Coast...we have the bumpiest roads in Canada. It sucks man...

barksdaleammo · April 2nd, 2007, 08:51 AM

but its cool i mean it kinda jumps around on the road sometimes and when you punch it on a bump on accident its kinda scary but its cool.

Chris02 · April 2nd, 2007, 08:52 AM

18s just look great I think. I can't help but get them haha. 17s just seem to small...

barksdaleammo · April 2nd, 2007, 08:56 AM

honestly though...i like your rims more than mine but if i could anything i would get draglites...

April 1st, 2007, 05:36 PM	#1
Chris02 Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 618 iTrader: 0 reviews	17s or 18s ??? Hey, I'm trying to decide whether or not to go for the 17s or 18s. My GT is silver and I was thinking about the 18x9 and 18x10 Black Bullits with chrome lip or the chrome Saleens in the same size. Some say I should get 17s ; because of sidewall. What do you think I should do?? I also like the FR500s. __________________ 2002 Mustang GT 5spd. 3.73's, JLT CAI, 91 SCT-X3 Tune, H&R SS's, MM CC plates, Dark smoked headlights/fogs, chin spoiler & grill delete

April 1st, 2007, 06:04 PM	#2
k2boarder3187 Enthusiast EVO 8 @ 29psi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CT Posts: 515 iTrader: 0 reviews	get the 18s i just got the 18x9 18x10 chrome saleens for my mustang and they look awesome __________________ 2003 EVO 8 The shop built motor, Precision 6262 w/.82 hotside, tial 44mm wg, Buschur RACE 4" FMIC, Kelford 272s etc 524whp @25psi on straight pump gas. 640whp@33psi Pump+meth Race gas number soon. TheShopCt.com

April 1st, 2007, 08:01 PM	#3
superbeef1000 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mesa , arizona Posts: 1,474 iTrader: 2 reviews	+1 for the 18" ,,im looking at the black s type wheels for mine __________________ a bunch of stuff to make my car faster http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-1497/

April 1st, 2007, 08:12 PM	#4
mjkids Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ct Posts: 845 iTrader: 0 reviews	get the 18's i wish i did it will handle a little better, and it will fill the wheel well up giving you a beefy look . __________________ 2000 ford mustang gt convertible 2004 ford lightning truck,,,,,sold 2001 ford mustang/cobra,,,,sold 2008 ford f-350 4x4 truck 1989 ford notch back 5.0 2006 custom build bobber

April 1st, 2007, 10:01 PM	#5
Chris02 Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 618 iTrader: 0 reviews	Some say it will be a factor for the sidewall, if I get 18s and get a Kenne Bell supercharger or TMA Turbo kit...for example. But I don't know , maybe I'm wrong? Can 18s effect anything in any way? lol __________________ 2002 Mustang GT 5spd. 3.73's, JLT CAI, 91 SCT-X3 Tune, H&R SS's, MM CC plates, Dark smoked headlights/fogs, chin spoiler & grill delete

April 1st, 2007, 10:31 PM	#6
zerofx150 Regular 2003 GT 13.6 @ 101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ada OK Posts: 387 iTrader: 0 reviews	TMA is doing turbos for the GTs? I knew he was doing alot of the v6 guys turbo set-ups lately. __________________ 03 GT 5sp, K&N FIPK, MAC LT ceramic coated headers, MAC Prochamber, Steeda Tri-ax, 3.73, SCT X-cal2 tuned by D&G Dyno Tune, NX plate Kit, Eibach Pro Springs, CMS Stage 2 cams. STRIKE design from MK Motorsports.

April 1st, 2007, 11:10 PM	#8
Chris02 Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 618 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah man I agree. I think it's gonna be the 18s for sure. Where can you get the 18x10.5s ??? __________________ 2002 Mustang GT 5spd. 3.73's, JLT CAI, 91 SCT-X3 Tune, H&R SS's, MM CC plates, Dark smoked headlights/fogs, chin spoiler & grill delete

April 2nd, 2007, 06:46 AM	#13
Chris02 Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 618 iTrader: 0 reviews	Very true! I think I might be able to get them on Lethal Performance. Do you know anywhere else that would have them? __________________ 2002 Mustang GT 5spd. 3.73's, JLT CAI, 91 SCT-X3 Tune, H&R SS's, MM CC plates, Dark smoked headlights/fogs, chin spoiler & grill delete

April 2nd, 2007, 07:10 AM	#14
mjkids Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ct Posts: 845 iTrader: 0 reviews	i will ask by buddy where he got his i think he got his off some place i fl, cobra r's for about 500.00 rim only (chrome) i will get back to you __________________ 2000 ford mustang gt convertible 2004 ford lightning truck,,,,,sold 2001 ford mustang/cobra,,,,sold 2008 ford f-350 4x4 truck 1989 ford notch back 5.0 2006 custom build bobber

April 2nd, 2007, 07:55 AM	#15
Chris02 Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 618 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks man! __________________ 2002 Mustang GT 5spd. 3.73's, JLT CAI, 91 SCT-X3 Tune, H&R SS's, MM CC plates, Dark smoked headlights/fogs, chin spoiler & grill delete

April 2nd, 2007, 08:46 AM	#16
barksdaleammo Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 324 iTrader: 0 reviews	ive got 18's and i live in shreveport, la (which was voted by truckers to have the worst roads in america), its not that bad but it can get rough. sorry im talking about a the ride. __________________

April 2nd, 2007, 08:49 AM	#17
Chris02 Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 618 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah. I live on Prince Edward Island...small Island in Canada on the East Coast...we have the bumpiest roads in Canada. It sucks man... __________________ 2002 Mustang GT 5spd. 3.73's, JLT CAI, 91 SCT-X3 Tune, H&R SS's, MM CC plates, Dark smoked headlights/fogs, chin spoiler & grill delete

April 2nd, 2007, 08:51 AM	#18
barksdaleammo Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 324 iTrader: 0 reviews	but its cool i mean it kinda jumps around on the road sometimes and when you punch it on a bump on accident its kinda scary but its cool. __________________

April 2nd, 2007, 08:52 AM	#19
Chris02 Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 618 iTrader: 0 reviews	18s just look great I think. I can't help but get them haha. 17s just seem to small... __________________ 2002 Mustang GT 5spd. 3.73's, JLT CAI, 91 SCT-X3 Tune, H&R SS's, MM CC plates, Dark smoked headlights/fogs, chin spoiler & grill delete

April 2nd, 2007, 08:56 AM	#20
barksdaleammo Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 324 iTrader: 0 reviews	honestly though...i like your rims more than mine but if i could anything i would get draglites...

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