Wheel Size Advantage

sonicx · September 5th, 2011, 07:42 PM

Is there a wheel size preference to DD with AX? (I am just wondering)

Deciding upon 17inch 03/04 SVT OEM Rims vs 18 in American Racing Bullit rims

Thoughts?

Whiskey11 · September 5th, 2011, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by sonicx

Is there a wheel size preference to DD with AX? (I am just wondering)

Deciding upon 17inch 03/04 SVT OEM Rims vs 18 in American Racing Bullit rims

Thoughts?

Too heavy... 17" is cool just find some good looking light weight ones. I would bet the AR rims are going to be heavy, 26 lbs or so for something that is only 8.5, maybe 9" wide. You can find lighter in the same price range.

A set of Dunlop Dizerra Star Specs (I think Z1?) mounted on as wide of tire as you are comfortable running front and back. I wouldn't do a staggered set up so you can rotate when the fronts get worn, rotate to the rear and so on. The star specs are a great street tire with excellent performance capabilities in AX

sonicx · September 5th, 2011, 11:10 PM

I'd rather not spend anymore monties on rimz.

I have 2 sets:

17 OEM Cobra
18 AR Bullits

Am wondering which has the advantage?

hotmustang95 · September 6th, 2011, 12:32 AM

I'd go for the cobra's. Everything being equal the 17's would weigh less then the 18's but not by much. Tire prices and brake setup would dictate which one you go with. For me the only reason to run bigger rims would be to clear a big brake setup and some of the best brakes fit under a 17" rim anyways.

sonicx · September 6th, 2011, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by hotmustang95

I'd go for the cobra's. Everything being equal the 17's would weigh less then the 18's but not by much. Tire prices and brake setup would dictate which one you go with. For me the only reason to run bigger rims would be to clear a big brake setup and some of the best brakes fit under a 17" rim anyways.

Thanks.... and i am sure the cobra brake would fit the cobra rims lol. Currently I am just running hawk pads & braided lines.

Smilieboy · September 6th, 2011, 04:24 PM

I am running stock 03 cobras with bullit brakes and they clear just fine. Carbotech AX6 pads, but they are noisy as hell.

bens98gt · September 6th, 2011, 04:40 PM

The Cobras, lighter and smaller is what you want in AX or roadcourse racing. it also helps to have the cobra 17x9 because the wider the rim/tire combo the more grip. (to certain point)

sonicx · September 6th, 2011, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by bens98gt

The Cobras, lighter and smaller is what you want in AX or roadcourse racing. it also helps to have the cobra 17x9 because the wider the rim/tire combo the more grip. (to certain point)

Mustang Cobra 17x9 Satin Wheels (is what i got)

September 5th, 2011, 07:42 PM	#1
sonicx Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 706 iTrader: 8 reviews	Wheel Size Advantage Is there a wheel size preference to DD with AX? (I am just wondering) Deciding upon 17inch 03/04 SVT OEM Rims vs 18 in American Racing Bullit rims Thoughts?

September 6th, 2011, 12:32 AM	#4
hotmustang95 Regular Last of the 302's Road Racing Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 373 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd go for the cobra's. Everything being equal the 17's would weigh less then the 18's but not by much. Tire prices and brake setup would dictate which one you go with. For me the only reason to run bigger rims would be to clear a big brake setup and some of the best brakes fit under a 17" rim anyways. __________________ Victor ( goofyfeet) Oliver P.B.M.C. Member Track Addict

September 6th, 2011, 04:24 PM	#6
Smilieboy Regular 2004 Mustang GT 13.2@105.66 Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 232 iTrader: 3 reviews	I am running stock 03 cobras with bullit brakes and they clear just fine. Carbotech AX6 pads, but they are noisy as hell. __________________ JLT CAI, Bullit intake swap, SCT tuner (custom 93 octane tune), MAC LTs, o/r prochamber and catbacks Steeda pullies, Bilstein HDs, 300 lb coilovers (front), MM Road and track TA springs (rear), MM panhard bar and TA, Torsen T2R 2012 Boss 302

September 6th, 2011, 04:40 PM	#7
bens98gt Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 137 iTrader: 0 reviews	The Cobras, lighter and smaller is what you want in AX or roadcourse racing. it also helps to have the cobra 17x9 because the wider the rim/tire combo the more grip. (to certain point) __________________ 98 Mustang GT Mods:Flowmaster 40's Pypes O\R X-pipe Ram Clutch BBk CAI Pro 5.0 Shifter. mm c\c plates, 3.73s, cobra brakes with stainless lines, hawk blue pads and bfg r1 race tires. (for track) Ford racing race springs. Black DD FR500s

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sonicx Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 706 iTrader: 8 reviews	I'd rather not spend anymore monties on rimz. I have 2 sets: 17 OEM Cobra 18 AR Bullits Am wondering which has the advantage?

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