18's or 17's?

chris1 · April 4th, 2008, 10:42 AM

Now im not really asking for any of you to make the decision for me, but it would be really helpful if some of you who have either one of these setups would like to share some pictures on this thread for me to make a decision. I'm in the process of moving into the appearance mods and im stuck between 17x9 (front) 17x10 (rear) or 18x9 (front) 18x10 (rear). Let me in on your thoughts, regrets and pain (if any).

Thank you

clean huh? · April 4th, 2008, 10:48 AM

I feel like 18's look a tad better but tires are much cheaper on 17's. Either way u go it will look good.

the real shocker · April 4th, 2008, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by clean huh?

I feel like 18's look a tad better but tires are much cheaper on 17's. Either way u go it will look good.

couldnt have said it any better myself

i've had both.... loved both.... but if you plan on running deep dish or anything wide in the rear, you might want to check some prices on tires before you make your decision

chris1 · April 4th, 2008, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by clean huh?

I feel like 18's look a tad better but tires are much cheaper on 17's. Either way u go it will look good.

Seems like you have the exact same setup I'm looking for. That or the fr500's. What size tire did you go with for the front and rear?

chris1 · April 4th, 2008, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by the real shocker

couldnt have said it any better myself

i've had both.... loved both.... but if you plan on running deep dish or anything wide in the rear, you might want to check some prices on tires before you make your decision

The price of the tire doesn't concern me as much as comfort or ride harshness. I guess my current suspension setup should be sufficient enough to handle it. I really need to see pictures from members to make a decision. The pictures on AM aren't categorized correctly.

PowerShiftz02GT · April 4th, 2008, 10:59 AM

ok you said that you dont care about how much the tires are so it seems like you've already made up your decision. Go with 18's. they will give you the Best look. 18's will give you better ride quality and a 2-5MPH higher top speed. WHOOO.

the real shocker · April 4th, 2008, 11:00 AM

not the best examples, but here are mine 17's:

18's:

PowerShiftz02GT · April 4th, 2008, 11:02 AM

^^ looks really good both ways. But i like the 18's better. They fill up the Fenders better.

HMUSN · April 4th, 2008, 11:04 AM

17's

18's

slow02gt · April 4th, 2008, 12:36 PM

yeah i have 18s.. in my fr500 and i got them because i wanted to fill in the finder alot better plus 18in chrome deep dish rims are da Sh*t..lol on thing that really sucks though are the tire prices.. like dr prices if you gonna run them sucks... 300 bucks a tire in a 315 in 18s.. i have 245/40/18 in the front, and bfg kdws 295/35/18 in the rear and my car looks pretty mean... to bad the damn thing slow..lol my rears with the hook up cost me 240 a piece..

RavensChild · April 4th, 2008, 01:07 PM

so what is the price differences on the tires size. I run 245/45/zr18 all around and they are $140 each (to damn much for someone with a summer job lol). What is the prices for the same tire to fit a 17?

the real shocker · April 4th, 2008, 01:55 PM

depends on what tire you are running??

B0B · April 4th, 2008, 03:04 PM

17's

18's

chris1 · April 4th, 2008, 04:52 PM

18's it is! seems like the larger rim and tire size seem to fill in the gap. Thank you all!

.

slow02gt · April 4th, 2008, 04:55 PM

sum 315 drs on a 17 if you get the hook up you can get them for about 150 a tire.. 18s 300 a tire

FOR POINT SIX · April 4th, 2008, 04:56 PM

18/9 front, 18/10 Rear, at stock ride height (I really need to lower it).

chris1 · April 4th, 2008, 06:00 PM

I have to say that your combination looks great! With my mach being about .5 lower might make a difference. What tire size are you running FOUR POINT SIX?

TheUNZippee! · April 4th, 2008, 06:03 PM

Shocker, your car is gorgeous.

And I like the 18 look, to the OP.

chris1 · April 4th, 2008, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

Shocker, your car is gorgeous.

And I like the 18 look, to the OP.

Shocker has a nice ride indeed. Bobbo! I love the stance on that black GT. My Black stang brings the estrogen out of the women i meet!...lol

TheUNZippee! · April 4th, 2008, 06:10 PM

lmao let's see some pics of her then.

April 4th, 2008, 10:42 AM	#1
chris1 Banned 2003 Ford Mach Traveling at the speed of a photon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 851 iTrader: 0 reviews	18's or 17's? Now im not really asking for any of you to make the decision for me, but it would be really helpful if some of you who have either one of these setups would like to share some pictures on this thread for me to make a decision. I'm in the process of moving into the appearance mods and im stuck between 17x9 (front) 17x10 (rear) or 18x9 (front) 18x10 (rear). Let me in on your thoughts, regrets and pain (if any). Thank you __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Under my Umbrella! [I][COLOR=#ff0000]Studies show that 99.9% of the kids on MM ask the same questions over and over again about performance parts yet do nothing after the advice is given because they're still in Highschool and suffer from no money syndrome. [/COLOR][/I]

April 4th, 2008, 10:48 AM	#2
clean huh? Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 192 iTrader: 0 reviews	I feel like 18's look a tad better but tires are much cheaper on 17's. Either way u go it will look good. __________________

April 4th, 2008, 10:59 AM	#6
PowerShiftz02GT MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,204 iTrader: 13 reviews	ok you said that you dont care about how much the tires are so it seems like you've already made up your decision. Go with 18's. they will give you the Best look. 18's will give you better ride quality and a 2-5MPH higher top speed. WHOOO. __________________

April 4th, 2008, 11:00 AM	#7
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	not the best examples, but here are mine 17's: 18's: __________________

April 4th, 2008, 11:02 AM	#8
PowerShiftz02GT MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,204 iTrader: 13 reviews	^^ looks really good both ways. But i like the 18's better. They fill up the Fenders better. __________________

April 4th, 2008, 11:04 AM	#9
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	17's 18's __________________

April 4th, 2008, 12:36 PM	#10
slow02gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt 11.38@119 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaumont, texas Posts: 2,835 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah i have 18s.. in my fr500 and i got them because i wanted to fill in the finder alot better plus 18in chrome deep dish rims are da Sht..lol on thing that really sucks though are the tire prices.. like dr prices if you gonna run them sucks... 300 bucks a tire in a 315 in 18s.. i have 245/40/18 in the front, and bfg kdws 295/35/18 in the rear and my car looks pretty mean... to bad the damn thing slow..lol my rears with the hook up cost me 240 a piece.. __________________ built motor,trickflow heads,logan intake,80mm comp turbo on the way..*

April 4th, 2008, 01:55 PM	#12
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	depends on what tire you are running?? __________________

April 4th, 2008, 03:04 PM	#13
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,609 iTrader: 2 reviews	17's 18's __________________ '01 GT. Just a couple Bolt-ons. 0rwhp 0rwtq. Epic Turbo build in progress 2003 Rubicon (wheelin rig) 2008 Silverado 4x4 (towin rig/road queen) 2009 KTM 450 XC-W (Brap Brap!)

April 4th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#14
chris1 Banned 2003 Ford Mach Traveling at the speed of a photon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 851 iTrader: 0 reviews	18's it is! seems like the larger rim and tire size seem to fill in the gap. Thank you all! . __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Under my Umbrella! [I][COLOR=#ff0000]Studies show that 99.9% of the kids on MM ask the same questions over and over again about performance parts yet do nothing after the advice is given because they're still in Highschool and suffer from no money syndrome. [/COLOR][/I]

April 4th, 2008, 04:55 PM	#15
slow02gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt 11.38@119 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaumont, texas Posts: 2,835 iTrader: 1 reviews	sum 315 drs on a 17 if you get the hook up you can get them for about 150 a tire.. 18s 300 a tire __________________ built motor,trickflow heads,logan intake,80mm comp turbo on the way..

April 4th, 2008, 04:56 PM	#16
FOR POINT SIX Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 679 iTrader: 0 reviews	18/9 front, 18/10 Rear, at stock ride height (I really need to lower it). __________________ http://www.myspace.com/forpointsix My Garage Last edited by FOR POINT SIX; April 4th, 2008 at 05:01 PM. Reason: .....

April 4th, 2008, 06:00 PM	#17
chris1 Banned 2003 Ford Mach Traveling at the speed of a photon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 851 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have to say that your combination looks great! With my mach being about .5 lower might make a difference. What tire size are you running FOUR POINT SIX? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Under my Umbrella! [I][COLOR=#ff0000]Studies show that 99.9% of the kids on MM ask the same questions over and over again about performance parts yet do nothing after the advice is given because they're still in Highschool and suffer from no money syndrome. [/COLOR][/I]

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