Are 18's Too Big For A Stang?

artisan00 · January 16th, 2006, 01:08 PM

i found these on ebay, but i dunno if they are too big - 18x9/10

i was hoping to go for 17's, kinda like AB has, but these look priced to sell at about 600 (then i could get tires later on i guess..though 18" tires are more $ than 17s right?...)

maybe i should just hold out for 17s

eBay Link

AtlanticBlue99 · January 16th, 2006, 01:41 PM

yea, 18" tires cost more than 17". about 10-15 dollars more per tire. thats the main reason i got 17"s, also, more rear sidewall...

artisan00 · January 16th, 2006, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

yea, 18" tires cost more than 17". about 10-15 dollars more per tire. thats the main reason i got 17"s, also, more rear sidewall...

i dont really care about the sidewall THAT much since i dont plan on racing very much - i was wondering how they would look, and if there would problems with fitment

plus if its only 15$ more for a tire i dont mind

99mustang232 · January 16th, 2006, 03:43 PM

they will fit, here is a tire size calculator ~> click here

i see you swapped shocks and struts, did you lower it too?

artisan00 · January 16th, 2006, 04:10 PM

no its not lowered....and if i ever do lower (i may not bother since in NY the streets arent great and there are enough driveways and stuff that it may be a PITB...... i rub the machone chin as it is in some driveways) it would be like a prokit or something like that that isnt so drastic

99mustang232 · January 16th, 2006, 05:23 PM

airRide :wink

xx9gt6xx · February 27th, 2006, 03:35 PM

I think 17" look perfect but w/ the right application 18" look great too...

newmstang · April 21st, 2006, 01:47 AM

I think 18's are perfect...17's look a little small in my opinion and the price difference between the two isn't that great...i think get the 18's cause you might feel the 17's are a little small in the long run

AtlanticBlue99 · April 21st, 2006, 07:15 AM

true. 18s look better to many people so the cost of tires doesnt really come into play. if it is a street car, 17s look great on sn95's, and 17-18s look great on 99-04's.

99mustang232 · April 21st, 2006, 07:42 AM

being at stock ride height, the 18's will fill the fender gap a little better... on a side note, i see steeda put their ultra lite series 1 wheels on sale on their website and they sent me an e-mail flyer. was thinking about an order of those with new x2 ball joints and bump steer kit.

xx9gt6xx · April 21st, 2006, 11:59 PM

17" w/ a drop look perfect but you can't beat the 18" Y2K Cobra R's, one of the best looking 18" on the market!

173speed · April 25th, 2006, 05:39 PM

the bigger the wheels the more rotational mass hens it takes more power
to turned the wheels and tire combo personally i think that mustangs already have a firm ride if u trow in some suspension work and on top of that some big wheels with small tires then the ride could get to harsh if u can live with it then why not just watch out for put holes

lemon · April 25th, 2006, 06:04 PM

buying bigger rims = more excuse to buy more performance parts

173speed · April 25th, 2006, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by lemon

buying bigger rims = more excuse to buy more performance parts

NowgFstCat · June 1st, 2006, 01:52 PM

I think the 18's fill up the wheel well very nice. Expecially on the new body style. I didn't feel any difference in the GT that I test drove (17's) and the ride quality of my 18's (Factory wheels). The factory gives you a special upgraded suspension if you have the 18 package.

But it all comes down to personal choice. Good luck with your decission.

99mustang2B · June 22nd, 2006, 09:38 AM

I'm new to the world of mustangs

Drove my dad's for a acouple of years in high school... 99 silver.
It's dinged up a bit (half of which is my fault) but I decided to buy it.. dirt cheap too... well, maybe not considering the body.. but after I'm done that'll be fixed... and more

Other than that I'm excited as hell. I'm getting a second job (which means I'll work 7 days a week, doubles on Saturday and I go to school full time)

It should only take 2 years to pay it off and have everything done to it... except the motor

I know I'm going for 18's but I don't really wanna pose and get the cobra rims... I've seen polish guarantees for three years, is this the norm? Or are there better deals out there? I absolutely have to get chrome

I've just got a car I can be proud of and I wouldn't have it anyother way. Any suggestions on rims and tires? I hear that if I get everything aligned an upsize should be fine.

Drgnracin72 · June 22nd, 2006, 01:08 PM

i think the black wheels look badass against the silver stangs. cobra wheels just float out look great on these cars and its not going to make to a "posuer" as for 18s they arent going to make the best performing wheel but they will look good. tires also for the 18 are aa little more expensive

99mustang2B · June 24th, 2006, 12:43 PM

That's one desicion I've made... it's a mustang not a range rover... I'm not too worried about the ride and as far as 18's go... If I'm going to spend the money I'm going to spend the money.

I just have to make it first :p

King Mustang · June 25th, 2006, 01:32 AM

i just bought 17's with bigger tires in the back. it looks sweet. the 17's look great cuz they still leave a good side wall. its all bought goin fast and lookin good.

AtlanticBlue99 · June 25th, 2006, 08:23 AM

The best street application for 94-04 Mustangs is a 17x8 [235/45/17] or 17x9 [240/40/17] front wheel with a 17x10.5 [315/35/17] rear wheel. You can't beat the looks of the rear being filled out with a fat tire and maintaining great driveability up front.

January 16th, 2006, 01:08 PM	#1
artisan00 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 422	Are 18's Too Big For A Stang? i found these on ebay, but i dunno if they are too big - 18x9/10 i was hoping to go for 17's, kinda like AB has, but these look priced to sell at about 600 (then i could get tires later on i guess..though 18" tires are more $ than 17s right?...) maybe i should just hold out for 17s eBay Link

January 16th, 2006, 01:41 PM	#2
AtlanticBlue99 Administrator 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UGA Posts: 7,423	yea, 18" tires cost more than 17". about 10-15 dollars more per tire. thats the main reason i got 17"s, also, more rear sidewall... __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

January 16th, 2006, 03:43 PM	#4
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,720	they will fit, here is a tire size calculator ~> click here i see you swapped shocks and struts, did you lower it too? __________________ ...even fire and single cammin

February 27th, 2006, 03:35 PM	#7
xx9gt6xx Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Macomb Twp, Michigan Posts: 310	I think 17" look perfect but w/ the right application 18" look great too... __________________ ...Modded 1996 Ford Mustang GT... SOLD!! ...Modded 2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra... SOLD!! Now... ...Modded 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, Anniversary Edition.. www.cardomain.com/id/po1snd_u

April 21st, 2006, 07:15 AM	#9
AtlanticBlue99 Administrator 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UGA Posts: 7,423	true. 18s look better to many people so the cost of tires doesnt really come into play. if it is a street car, 17s look great on sn95's, and 17-18s look great on 99-04's. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

January 16th, 2006, 04:10 PM	#5
artisan00 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 422	no its not lowered....and if i ever do lower (i may not bother since in NY the streets arent great and there are enough driveways and stuff that it may be a PITB...... i rub the machone chin as it is in some driveways) it would be like a prokit or something like that that isnt so drastic

January 16th, 2006, 05:23 PM	#6
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,720	airRide :wink

April 21st, 2006, 01:47 AM	#8
newmstang Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9	I think 18's are perfect...17's look a little small in my opinion and the price difference between the two isn't that great...i think get the 18's cause you might feel the 17's are a little small in the long run

April 21st, 2006, 07:42 AM	#10
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,720	being at stock ride height, the 18's will fill the fender gap a little better... on a side note, i see steeda put their ultra lite series 1 wheels on sale on their website and they sent me an e-mail flyer. was thinking about an order of those with new x2 ball joints and bump steer kit.

April 21st, 2006, 11:59 PM	#11
xx9gt6xx Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Macomb Twp, Michigan Posts: 310	17" w/ a drop look perfect but you can't beat the 18" Y2K Cobra R's, one of the best looking 18" on the market! __________________ ...Modded 1996 Ford Mustang GT... SOLD!! ...Modded 2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra... SOLD!! Now... ...Modded 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, Anniversary Edition.. www.cardomain.com/id/po1snd_u

April 25th, 2006, 05:39 PM	#12
173speed Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 505	the bigger the wheels the more rotational mass hens it takes more power to turned the wheels and tire combo personally i think that mustangs already have a firm ride if u trow in some suspension work and on top of that some big wheels with small tires then the ride could get to harsh if u can live with it then why not just watch out for put holes __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/hosted...rd-mustang.jpg SEEYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA MOTHER @#$%

April 25th, 2006, 06:04 PM	#13
lemon Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 664	buying bigger rims = more excuse to buy more performance parts

June 1st, 2006, 01:52 PM	#15
NowgFstCat Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 9	I think the 18's fill up the wheel well very nice. Expecially on the new body style. I didn't feel any difference in the GT that I test drove (17's) and the ride quality of my 18's (Factory wheels). The factory gives you a special upgraded suspension if you have the 18 package. But it all comes down to personal choice. Good luck with your decission. __________________ http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...mustangsig.jpg

June 22nd, 2006, 09:38 AM	#16
99mustang2B Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14	I'm new to the world of mustangs Drove my dad's for a acouple of years in high school... 99 silver. It's dinged up a bit (half of which is my fault) but I decided to buy it.. dirt cheap too... well, maybe not considering the body.. but after I'm done that'll be fixed... and more Other than that I'm excited as hell. I'm getting a second job (which means I'll work 7 days a week, doubles on Saturday and I go to school full time) It should only take 2 years to pay it off and have everything done to it... except the motor I know I'm going for 18's but I don't really wanna pose and get the cobra rims... I've seen polish guarantees for three years, is this the norm? Or are there better deals out there? I absolutely have to get chrome I've just got a car I can be proud of and I wouldn't have it anyother way. Any suggestions on rims and tires? I hear that if I get everything aligned an upsize should be fine.

June 24th, 2006, 12:43 PM	#18
99mustang2B Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14	That's one desicion I've made... it's a mustang not a range rover... I'm not too worried about the ride and as far as 18's go... If I'm going to spend the money I'm going to spend the money. I just have to make it first :p

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June 25th, 2006, 01:32 AM	#19
King Mustang Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 74	i just bought 17's with bigger tires in the back. it looks sweet. the 17's look great cuz they still leave a good side wall. its all bought goin fast and lookin good.

June 25th, 2006, 08:23 AM	#20
AtlanticBlue99 Administrator 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UGA Posts: 7,423	The best street application for 94-04 Mustangs is a 17x8 [235/45/17] or 17x9 [240/40/17] front wheel with a 17x10.5 [315/35/17] rear wheel. You can't beat the looks of the rear being filled out with a fat tire and maintaining great driveability up front. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.