Rims

04DSGV6 · January 2nd, 2008, 07:25 PM

I saw the thread on tire size and decided I wanted your guys opinions about rims. I know I want to get black bullitts on my dsg car.

Well basically a little over a month ago some jerk off rear ended me bad. Bad enough that the car is still in the shop (hopefully get it back by Friday). The good news of this situation is a big insurance settlement for my injuries. Which means i am going to make a large payment on the car and get a new set of rims and tires.

What size rims would everyone recommend? I was thinking 17x10.5 deep dish in the back and 17x8 or 17x9 non deep dish in the front. Would that look ridiculous or give it an aggressive look to it? I can't picture it. Also, how would 17's look compared to 18's in everyones opinion? Any recommendations are really appreciated. Rims and tires aren't cheap and I want to make sure I'm really happy with the look.

GreenFaleen · January 2nd, 2008, 07:32 PM

17s big as I personally would go

RhadCundell · January 2nd, 2008, 07:37 PM

go with the 40s

04DSGV6 · January 2nd, 2008, 07:40 PM

hell yeah man I want to get into my car with a ladder

SSStang · January 2nd, 2008, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by RhadCundell

go with the 40s

You shoud get an insta ban for that.

Anyway if your going for looks 18s... actually 18s either way.

04DSGV6 · January 2nd, 2008, 07:47 PM

Why's that? the reason i was saying 17's is because they're the only ones I could find with such a wide back tire. Its either 18x9's or 17x10.5 no 18x10.5

RhadCundell · January 2nd, 2008, 08:01 PM

why should i be banned for that?

HMUSN · January 2nd, 2008, 08:04 PM

you can get 18 x 10 wheels
I don't know of many people with 18x 10.5's tough.

I prefer performance to looks So I would stick with the 17's.

04DSGV6 · January 2nd, 2008, 08:08 PM

yeah, thats what I think I'm going to go with HMUSN. Someone bumped the FR-500's thread and I like the look of the deep dish 10.5's in the back.

Onemanzu · January 2nd, 2008, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by RhadCundell

why should i be banned for that?

awh it was a joke... id miss ya

17s IMO look good ... 18s aren't bad though ...

i think 18s in saleens only other wise 17s

SSStang · January 2nd, 2008, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

you can get 18 x 10 wheels
I don't know of many people with 18x 10.5's tough.

I prefer performance to looks So I would stick with the 17's.

But in reality whats the weight difference between 17s and 18s?

Besides fr500's look to small in 17s to me...

HMUSN · January 2nd, 2008, 11:39 PM

it depends on the wheel honestly.
some 17's are heavier than 18's.. but rotational mass also plays a big part as well.

3.8Coastie · January 2nd, 2008, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by RhadCundell

go with the 40s

40's FTW!!!!

j/k

go with 17's

Top Gear · January 3rd, 2008, 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

it depends on the wheel honestly.
some 17's are heavier than 18's.. but rotational mass also plays a big part as well.

17's and 18's can have the same rotational mass, depending on wheels. Just buy the right size tire, so it has the same overall diameter as the old wheel and tire did.

Onemanzu · January 3rd, 2008, 12:19 AM

get some BBS racing rims if you are worried about weight...

that was a joke

04DSGV6 · January 3rd, 2008, 02:13 AM

heh, well what should i put in the front would 17x8 look bad?

tjames · January 3rd, 2008, 02:28 AM

im going with fr500's 18x9 front and 18x10 deep dish rear

3.8Coastie · January 3rd, 2008, 02:32 AM

i got 17x8 all around.. wish i had wider but they look fine

pilot37 · January 3rd, 2008, 04:15 AM

Originally Posted by Onemanzu

get some BBS racing rims if you are worried about weight...

that was a joke

whats wrong with bbs?

Onemanzu · January 3rd, 2008, 04:26 AM

Originally Posted by pilot37

whats wrong with bbs on a mustang?

everything...

but irl if you have a race car or a not mustang then BBS are just fine... actual they are well sought after rims imo

January 2nd, 2008, 07:25 PM	#1
04DSGV6 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 535	Rims I saw the thread on tire size and decided I wanted your guys opinions about rims. I know I want to get black bullitts on my dsg car. Well basically a little over a month ago some jerk off rear ended me bad. Bad enough that the car is still in the shop (hopefully get it back by Friday). The good news of this situation is a big insurance settlement for my injuries. Which means i am going to make a large payment on the car and get a new set of rims and tires. What size rims would everyone recommend? I was thinking 17x10.5 deep dish in the back and 17x8 or 17x9 non deep dish in the front. Would that look ridiculous or give it an aggressive look to it? I can't picture it. Also, how would 17's look compared to 18's in everyones opinion? Any recommendations are really appreciated. Rims and tires aren't cheap and I want to make sure I'm really happy with the look.

January 2nd, 2008, 07:32 PM	#2
GreenFaleen Resident MM Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,446	17s big as I personally would go __________________ Scion Tc-strup racing header, CAI, Ground Kit, NOS 100shot, Custom suspension, Doc. I 50% STS MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby Thanks To My Sponsors: Strup Performance

January 2nd, 2008, 07:37 PM	#3
RhadCundell Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wellington ohio Posts: 423	go with the 40s __________________

January 2nd, 2008, 08:01 PM	#7
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January 2nd, 2008, 07:40 PM	#4
04DSGV6 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 535	hell yeah man I want to get into my car with a ladder

January 2nd, 2008, 07:47 PM	#6
04DSGV6 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 535	Why's that? the reason i was saying 17's is because they're the only ones I could find with such a wide back tire. Its either 18x9's or 17x10.5 no 18x10.5

January 2nd, 2008, 08:04 PM	#8
HMUSN Doc 91 Sonic Blue Goodness 19.83 @ 12mph Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 27,311	you can get 18 x 10 wheels I don't know of many people with 18x 10.5's tough. I prefer performance to looks So I would stick with the 17's.

January 2nd, 2008, 08:08 PM	#9
04DSGV6 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 535	yeah, thats what I think I'm going to go with HMUSN. Someone bumped the FR-500's thread and I like the look of the deep dish 10.5's in the back.

January 2nd, 2008, 11:39 PM	#12
HMUSN Doc 91 Sonic Blue Goodness 19.83 @ 12mph Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 27,311	it depends on the wheel honestly. some 17's are heavier than 18's.. but rotational mass also plays a big part as well.

January 3rd, 2008, 02:13 AM	#16
04DSGV6 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 535	heh, well what should i put in the front would 17x8 look bad?

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