Will 99-04 GT FR500 rims fit a 00 V6?

JACK MEHOFF · June 1st, 2011, 01:39 PM

I have a friend that just bought a 2000 V6 mustang for his son. He hates the factory 15 inch rims. He likes the FR500 rims. will a set of 17's fit the V6 ok? and what width tires should he go with? Im assuming since it's a V6 he doesn't really need staggered wheels.

mustangmike! · June 1st, 2011, 02:09 PM

mustangmike! · June 1st, 2011, 02:11 PM

Yes they fit well.
And its always good to have more traction. Put him out on wet roads and thnk shit, i coulda had alot more tire on their to keep him planted.

Besides, it makes the car look really good.

mcqueen · June 1st, 2011, 02:42 PM

They'll fit fine. Tire width depends on wheel width and whether or not he wants to be able to rotate tires. 255s would work just fine on 9" wide wheels. And while his car may not need staggered wheels, they do improve the look of the car. A lot of us run staggered wheels on our V6s (including myself).

JACK MEHOFF · June 1st, 2011, 02:50 PM

Yea I told him to get the fr500 package from AM with tires.. but the package is for 275's... i told him i would think 255's would be fine and not to worry bout gettin the staggered wheels.. so he is going to call them and see can he get a package deal with 255's and maybe price will be a little cheaper.

mycurse01 · June 1st, 2011, 02:52 PM

u answered ur own question in the title.

as for the staggered setup i run staggered nittos and they are great even in the rain. rear end doesnt break away as easy on exit ramps unless i want them too

dgt_mustang · June 1st, 2011, 02:56 PM

whats an example of staggered please.

mycurse01 · June 1st, 2011, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by dgt_mustang

whats an example of staggered please.

17x9 front 17x10 rear

JACK MEHOFF · June 1st, 2011, 03:15 PM

I wasn't sure if GT rims were same offset as V6.. and my buddy already ordered them for his son.. His son is getting his first car and it's a suprise.. he has a 2000 Silver V6 in the paint shop right now getting it detailed with some black stripes or something.. and He called me knowing I am a mustang guy. I showed him the Bullits, Cobras, Saleens, and FR500's and he picked the FR500's... his son is gonna be tickled.. lol He ordered them from AM. But they came with 275/40/17's all the way around on four 9" rims.. I told him 275's all the way around seemed like over kill.. but hey if they fit, it's cool.

mustangmike! · June 1st, 2011, 04:10 PM

I have 18X9 18x10 Black FR500s. 275's up front. 285s rear. both/35s Not enough side wall protection IMO. Scuffed a rim

sad day.

17X8 18X10 FTW :p

Dbovine · June 10th, 2011, 01:35 PM

the 275 tire all around would be fine. I have that on my car. the 255 up front will work, but Id leave the 275 on the back.

If he opts for the 17x10.5s get the 315/35/17s. His son will love them, the wide tire on the back is the best look in my opinion

1Clean6 · June 10th, 2011, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by mustangmike!

I have 18X9 18x10 Black FR500s. 275's up front. 285s rear. both/35s Not enough side wall protection IMO. Scuffed a rim sad day.

17X8 18X10 FTW :p

What about 17x9 and 18x10.5?

1slowv6 · June 10th, 2011, 08:28 PM

OMG 275/40/17 all the way around? thats gonna rub like a mofo!!

those are beefy tires

and ughh 17's ... lol

oh well whats done is done. tell him to get wheel spacers for the back im guessing its a 9" wheel

ag11hockey · June 10th, 2011, 11:10 PM

you wont need spacers for those. it would look goofy

Dbovine · June 11th, 2011, 01:20 AM

THe only rub I get is on full crank. and a small spacer on the back will put the wheel flush with the fender, same as the front

mcqueen · June 11th, 2011, 04:55 AM

Originally Posted by mustangmike!

I have 18X9 18x10 Black FR500s. 275's up front. 285s rear. both/35s Not enough side wall protection IMO. Scuffed a rim sad day.

17X8 18X10 FTW :p

Gloss black? A little can of interior/exterior gloss black enamel and a small paint brush will fix up scuffs. Only way anyone will be able to tell is if they get right down next to your wheels and look closely. I've had to touch up 3 of my wheels. 2 got curbed, 1 fell over in my garage.

Originally Posted by 1Clean6

What about 17x9 and 18x10.5?

18x10.5 is a tough size to find if you want a good looking wheel. I was looking for that size when I got my wheels and ended up settling for 18x10s.

June 1st, 2011, 01:39 PM	#1
JACK MEHOFF Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 12.38 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 923 iTrader: 0 reviews	Will 99-04 GT FR500 rims fit a 00 V6? I have a friend that just bought a 2000 V6 mustang for his son. He hates the factory 15 inch rims. He likes the FR500 rims. will a set of 17's fit the V6 ok? and what width tires should he go with? Im assuming since it's a V6 he doesn't really need staggered wheels. __________________ Paxton Novi 2000, Intercooled, Accufab 75mm, Pro Comp Intake manifold, BBK Ceramic longtubes, BBK o/r h pipe, with Borla catback, 5.0 short shifter, 3.73's, Eibach Pro Kit

June 1st, 2011, 02:09 PM	#2
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June 1st, 2011, 02:11 PM	#3
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yes they fit well. And its always good to have more traction. Put him out on wet roads and thnk shit, i coulda had alot more tire on their to keep him planted. Besides, it makes the car look really good. __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

June 1st, 2011, 02:50 PM	#5
JACK MEHOFF Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 12.38 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 923 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yea I told him to get the fr500 package from AM with tires.. but the package is for 275's... i told him i would think 255's would be fine and not to worry bout gettin the staggered wheels.. so he is going to call them and see can he get a package deal with 255's and maybe price will be a little cheaper. __________________ Paxton Novi 2000, Intercooled, Accufab 75mm, Pro Comp Intake manifold, BBK Ceramic longtubes, BBK o/r h pipe, with Borla catback, 5.0 short shifter, 3.73's, Eibach Pro Kit

June 1st, 2011, 03:15 PM	#9
JACK MEHOFF Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 12.38 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 923 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wasn't sure if GT rims were same offset as V6.. and my buddy already ordered them for his son.. His son is getting his first car and it's a suprise.. he has a 2000 Silver V6 in the paint shop right now getting it detailed with some black stripes or something.. and He called me knowing I am a mustang guy. I showed him the Bullits, Cobras, Saleens, and FR500's and he picked the FR500's... his son is gonna be tickled.. lol He ordered them from AM. But they came with 275/40/17's all the way around on four 9" rims.. I told him 275's all the way around seemed like over kill.. but hey if they fit, it's cool. __________________ Paxton Novi 2000, Intercooled, Accufab 75mm, Pro Comp Intake manifold, BBK Ceramic longtubes, BBK o/r h pipe, with Borla catback, 5.0 short shifter, 3.73's, Eibach Pro Kit

June 1st, 2011, 04:10 PM	#10
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have 18X9 18x10 Black FR500s. 275's up front. 285s rear. both/35s Not enough side wall protection IMO. Scuffed a rim sad day. 17X8 18X10 FTW :p __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

June 10th, 2011, 01:35 PM	#11
Dbovine Newbie 2002 Mustang v6 Coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sault Ste Marie, ON CANADA Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	the 275 tire all around would be fine. I have that on my car. the 255 up front will work, but Id leave the 275 on the back. If he opts for the 17x10.5s get the 315/35/17s. His son will love them, the wide tire on the back is the best look in my opinion

June 10th, 2011, 08:28 PM	#13
1slowv6 Enthusiast 2000 v6 mustang Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: St. petersburg FL Posts: 738 iTrader: 1 reviews	OMG 275/40/17 all the way around? thats gonna rub like a mofo!! those are beefy tires and ughh 17's ... lol oh well whats done is done. tell him to get wheel spacers for the back im guessing its a 9" wheel __________________ If Nissan motorsports is Nismo..Wouldn't Honda motorsports be Homo?

June 10th, 2011, 11:10 PM	#14
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	you wont need spacers for those. it would look goofy __________________

June 11th, 2011, 01:20 AM	#15
Dbovine Newbie 2002 Mustang v6 Coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sault Ste Marie, ON CANADA Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	THe only rub I get is on full crank. and a small spacer on the back will put the wheel flush with the fender, same as the front

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