Need Wheel Help

WAVEBYE · October 5th, 2006, 07:08 PM

i'm thinkin' about puttin 18x12in rims on the back of my car and 18x9 on the front. what i'm wondering is if any1 has ever tried to or has put a 12in rim on a stock GT? i really don't want to have to go to mini-tubs but i will if i have to.

these are the rims i'm getting.

itschristorres8 · October 5th, 2006, 07:12 PM

12 inches in the back...i dont think it'll fit. ive only heard of 10.5 in back

mdvaldosta · October 5th, 2006, 07:12 PM

Wow those rims are pimp (what kind are they)! Although I must say, I don't think theirs a chance in hell to fit 12" rims under a Mustang unless you do some serious work. Why not go with 10" rims on the rear, it'll look better IMO and save alot of time and $$.

WAVEBYE · October 5th, 2006, 08:02 PM

well the main reason i want 12's is because my 10.5 saleens won't hold 750+ rwhp and i don't want to run drag radials or slicks all the time, not that 12's are gonna make it hook like D/R or slicks will but it'll help.
i'm wantin' to go with a 335/35/18.

they're Asanti AF118's (gun metal/chrome)

energiesource · October 5th, 2006, 08:07 PM

im sure they'll fit, because i highly doubt that 10.5s are all you can fit. you just need to make sure the offset and all that is right

WAVEBYE · October 5th, 2006, 08:14 PM

i measured from the studs to the inner fender and its about 9.25in that leaves about 3in for the lip. its gonna be reeeeal close. i'm just trying to actually find some1 thats done it or tried to cuz i doubt they'll take the wheels back after they've had tires on'em and put on a car.

gills99stang · October 8th, 2006, 06:08 AM

I have 10.5"s and they're great. You REALLY want 12's?

ChrisJ · October 8th, 2006, 06:39 AM

You will abosolutely have to roll the fenders IMHO...

Go with 10.5's I think you will be happy...

matrixpuba · October 8th, 2006, 07:07 AM

man i love those rims. i dont know if they will fit but the american racing torque thrust II wheels in a 17x11 will work.

WAVEBYE · October 8th, 2006, 05:51 PM

the MAIN reason i want 12s is to keep from having to run drag radials or slicks on 15s all the time.
also i want to keep the stance i got and still be able to hook up a little better than 10.5's do. i got 10.5's (295/35/18) on my saleen wheels but even with the 450rwhp i got now it'll burn'em all the way thru 2nd. i can imagine what its gonna do with 750rwhp i'm gonna have.

WAVEBYE · October 8th, 2006, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

You will abosolutely have to roll the fenders IMHO...

i already had planned on that.

gills99stang · October 8th, 2006, 06:55 PM

Do you know of anyone else that has done this? Pictures? I'd be very interested to see how this looks, costs, and handles...

WAVEBYE · October 8th, 2006, 11:48 PM

no i don't thats the whole reason for this thread. not to sound like a smartass.

i got this mental picture of how i think its gonna look and its gonna be pretty fackin sweet! just imagine standing behind a lowered GT with 335/35/18 with those rims....matter of fact i need to go to www.wheelenvizio.com and see what its gonna look like with those rims.

WAVEBYE · October 9th, 2006, 12:06 AM

can't get the site to work right, dammit!

gills99stang · October 9th, 2006, 12:11 AM

Yeah, me neither. I'm at work though.

ChrisJ · October 9th, 2006, 03:48 AM

You could run drag radials on the 10.5...

I would go with a 10.5 but if you want a 12 inch tire you could make it fit with some fenderwell love and the right back spacing...

gills99stang · October 9th, 2006, 05:10 AM

So how much "fenderwall love" would that require? i.e. cost, man-hours, etc...

ChrisJ · October 9th, 2006, 05:20 AM

I have rolled fenders before...Its not that tough...You can do it yourself...

But I think for that size tire there might be laittle bit more love then usual involved...

gills99stang · October 9th, 2006, 05:27 AM

I don't know what all is involved in rolling a fender... what is the process?

You're out in the desert right, can you say where? You seem like you have a decent Internet connection out there. Are you in Bahrain?

ChrisJ · October 9th, 2006, 05:56 AM

Way #1
Get a pair of sheet metal nips and cut 1/4 to 1/2 inch tabs accross the whole fender lip then use a dead blow hammer and gently fold the tabs back. This will make it much easier.

Way #2
The bat was an old trick, you put the bat between the tire and the inner fender. Then you roll the car very carefully, while the car rolls the bat gets sandwhiched between the tire and fender which then bends the fender. This is a very old way to do it and i found that some cars are so lowered the bat wont fit between them. Get the tool to do the job correctly and make sure you heat the paint or it will crack.

Way #3
You can rent a fender roller from different places...Normally about $50 plus a $200 deposit and you have to pick up the shipping both ways...

I am at Al Udeid...Its not bad...I sit in front of a computer for about 12 or so hours a day so I have lots of time to search the net...

October 5th, 2006, 08:07 PM	#5
energiesource Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 2,373	im sure they'll fit, because i highly doubt that 10.5s are all you can fit. you just need to make sure the offset and all that is right __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, Steeda Triax shifter, Underdrive pulleys, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. Transmission fix, new clutch Coming soon: Brakes.

October 8th, 2006, 06:08 AM	#7
gills99stang Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT 13.4 @ 100 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 2,606	I have 10.5"s and they're great. You REALLY want 12's? __________________ Brendan '99 Mustang GT [318 rwhp N/A] 2004 F-150 XLT SuperCab (FOR SALE) For sale: piano, boost gauge, F150 muffler, vending machines, windshield wiper assembly, record/8 track player, z28 tail/corner lights, head unit for Nissan Frontier

October 8th, 2006, 06:39 AM	#8
ChrisJ The Cable Guy... 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shepherdsville, Kentucky Posts: 15,372	You will abosolutely have to roll the fenders IMHO... Go with 10.5's I think you will be happy... __________________ My Junk www.myspace.com/cjobe

October 8th, 2006, 07:07 AM	#9
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,379	man i love those rims. i dont know if they will fit but the american racing torque thrust II wheels in a 17x11 will work. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../matrixsig.jpg

October 8th, 2006, 05:51 PM	#10
WAVEBYE Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Twin Turbo Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southaven,MS Posts: 1,467	the MAIN reason i want 12s is to keep from having to run drag radials or slicks on 15s all the time. also i want to keep the stance i got and still be able to hook up a little better than 10.5's do. i got 10.5's (295/35/18) on my saleen wheels but even with the 450rwhp i got now it'll burn'em all the way thru 2nd. i can imagine what its gonna do with 750rwhp i'm gonna have. __________________ Nobody gonna take my car Im gonna race it to the ground Nobody gonna beat my car Its gonna break the speed of sound Oooh its a killing machine Its got everything Like a driving power big fat tires And everything - Deep Purple

October 5th, 2006, 07:12 PM	#2
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 n proud 13.1@107mph 2.1-60' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 13,950	12 inches in the back...i dont think it'll fit. ive only heard of 10.5 in back __________________ 390rwhp V6 mustang stock bottom end

October 5th, 2006, 07:12 PM	#3
mdvaldosta Maintenance Man 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,945	Wow those rims are pimp (what kind are they)! Although I must say, I don't think theirs a chance in hell to fit 12" rims under a Mustang unless you do some serious work. Why not go with 10" rims on the rear, it'll look better IMO and save alot of time and $$.

October 5th, 2006, 08:02 PM	#4
WAVEBYE Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Twin Turbo Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southaven,MS Posts: 1,467	well the main reason i want 12's is because my 10.5 saleens won't hold 750+ rwhp and i don't want to run drag radials or slicks all the time, not that 12's are gonna make it hook like D/R or slicks will but it'll help. i'm wantin' to go with a 335/35/18. they're Asanti AF118's (gun metal/chrome)

October 5th, 2006, 08:14 PM	#6
WAVEBYE Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Twin Turbo Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southaven,MS Posts: 1,467	i measured from the studs to the inner fender and its about 9.25in that leaves about 3in for the lip. its gonna be reeeeal close. i'm just trying to actually find some1 thats done it or tried to cuz i doubt they'll take the wheels back after they've had tires on'em and put on a car.

October 8th, 2006, 06:55 PM	#12
gills99stang Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT 13.4 @ 100 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 2,606	Do you know of anyone else that has done this? Pictures? I'd be very interested to see how this looks, costs, and handles... __________________ Brendan '99 Mustang GT [318 rwhp N/A] 2004 F-150 XLT SuperCab (FOR SALE) For sale: piano, boost gauge, F150 muffler, vending machines, windshield wiper assembly, record/8 track player, z28 tail/corner lights, head unit for Nissan Frontier

October 8th, 2006, 11:48 PM	#13
WAVEBYE Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Twin Turbo Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southaven,MS Posts: 1,467	no i don't thats the whole reason for this thread. not to sound like a smartass. i got this mental picture of how i think its gonna look and its gonna be pretty fackin sweet! just imagine standing behind a lowered GT with 335/35/18 with those rims....matter of fact i need to go to www.wheelenvizio.com and see what its gonna look like with those rims. __________________ Nobody gonna take my car Im gonna race it to the ground Nobody gonna beat my car Its gonna break the speed of sound Oooh its a killing machine Its got everything Like a driving power big fat tires And everything - Deep Purple

October 9th, 2006, 12:06 AM	#14
WAVEBYE Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Twin Turbo Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southaven,MS Posts: 1,467	can't get the site to work right, dammit!

October 9th, 2006, 12:11 AM	#15
gills99stang Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT 13.4 @ 100 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 2,606	Yeah, me neither. I'm at work though. __________________ Brendan '99 Mustang GT [318 rwhp N/A] 2004 F-150 XLT SuperCab (FOR SALE) For sale: piano, boost gauge, F150 muffler, vending machines, windshield wiper assembly, record/8 track player, z28 tail/corner lights, head unit for Nissan Frontier

October 9th, 2006, 03:48 AM	#16
ChrisJ The Cable Guy... 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shepherdsville, Kentucky Posts: 15,372	You could run drag radials on the 10.5... I would go with a 10.5 but if you want a 12 inch tire you could make it fit with some fenderwell love and the right back spacing... __________________ My Junk www.myspace.com/cjobe

October 9th, 2006, 05:10 AM	#17
gills99stang Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT 13.4 @ 100 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 2,606	So how much "fenderwall love" would that require? i.e. cost, man-hours, etc... __________________ Brendan '99 Mustang GT [318 rwhp N/A] 2004 F-150 XLT SuperCab (FOR SALE) For sale: piano, boost gauge, F150 muffler, vending machines, windshield wiper assembly, record/8 track player, z28 tail/corner lights, head unit for Nissan Frontier

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October 9th, 2006, 05:20 AM	#18
ChrisJ The Cable Guy... 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shepherdsville, Kentucky Posts: 15,372	I have rolled fenders before...Its not that tough...You can do it yourself... But I think for that size tire there might be laittle bit more love then usual involved... __________________ My Junk www.myspace.com/cjobe

October 9th, 2006, 05:27 AM	#19
gills99stang Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT 13.4 @ 100 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 2,606	I don't know what all is involved in rolling a fender... what is the process? You're out in the desert right, can you say where? You seem like you have a decent Internet connection out there. Are you in Bahrain? __________________ Brendan '99 Mustang GT [318 rwhp N/A] 2004 F-150 XLT SuperCab (FOR SALE) For sale: piano, boost gauge, F150 muffler, vending machines, windshield wiper assembly, record/8 track player, z28 tail/corner lights, head unit for Nissan Frontier

October 9th, 2006, 05:56 AM	#20
ChrisJ The Cable Guy... 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shepherdsville, Kentucky Posts: 15,372	Way #1 Get a pair of sheet metal nips and cut 1/4 to 1/2 inch tabs accross the whole fender lip then use a dead blow hammer and gently fold the tabs back. This will make it much easier. Way #2 The bat was an old trick, you put the bat between the tire and the inner fender. Then you roll the car very carefully, while the car rolls the bat gets sandwhiched between the tire and fender which then bends the fender. This is a very old way to do it and i found that some cars are so lowered the bat wont fit between them. Get the tool to do the job correctly and make sure you heat the paint or it will crack. Way #3 You can rent a fender roller from different places...Normally about $50 plus a $200 deposit and you have to pick up the shipping both ways... I am at Al Udeid...Its not bad...I sit in front of a computer for about 12 or so hours a day so I have lots of time to search the net... __________________ My Junk www.myspace.com/cjobe