Rims: How big is too big?

Rohis · August 8th, 2007, 05:29 PM

So i got my first stang recently.

It's got the factory tires and wheels and came with a set of MB rims off of wheels.

I don't much like the factory wheels or the MBs, so I'm going to buy something else.

I want a convex spiderspoke type design, but my question is how big to go.

I want my ride to look nice, but I don't want to go too small, and I don't want to throw 20s on it and look like dom Torreto either.

What do you guys think is the nicest rim size without overdoing it?

Also, how big can you go on a stock '01 GT without having to mess with suspension and body work?

droppedbass87 · August 8th, 2007, 05:49 PM

ok here ya go..94 through o4 look good with either 17 and 18...mostly 18/9 10..then 05-07 look good with 18s and even better 20s...

Murderjetz · August 9th, 2007, 11:56 AM

yeah it largely depends on the body style. seems like the newer it is, the bigger you wanna go.

TurboLX · August 9th, 2007, 01:22 PM

18's would be the highest i would go, unless its a S197, then it's 20's for me, which comes on the SALEEN Mustangs

Rohis · August 9th, 2007, 02:38 PM

Mine is an 01 GT.

I was told 18 is the biggest I can go without runing into mods.

Is this true? or is it possible for me to sling 19s?

ZOOTOXIN · August 10th, 2007, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by Rohis

Mine is an 01 GT.

I was told 18 is the biggest I can go without runing into mods.

Is this true? or is it possible for me to sling 19s?

You can go 20's with out mods. they just wont be that wide of a tire in the front. 10s in back but 8.5's in front.

http://www.mrbodykit.com/wheels/1994_2004.htm

ZOOTOXIN · August 10th, 2007, 07:31 PM

20s are on this car. Photo from http://www.mrbodykit.com/bodykits/99mustang.htm

trueballerisme · August 11th, 2007, 12:01 AM

WOW i forgot to mention the other day i saw an 04 stang with 26's!!! he said it was a custome job and had to cut the fenders. But the stang looked like and SUV haha

Rohis · August 11th, 2007, 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by ZOOTOXIN

20s are on this car. Photo from http://www.mrbodykit.com/bodykits/99mustang.htm

Which car? that just redirects to the bodykit page.

is the yellow convert the one with 20s?

ZOOTOXIN · August 11th, 2007, 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by Rohis

Originally Posted by ZOOTOXIN

20s are on this car. Photo from http://www.mrbodykit.com/bodykits/99mustang.htm

Which car? that just redirects to the bodykit page.

is the yellow convert the one with 20s?

yes.

Rohis · August 11th, 2007, 12:51 AM

they don't look to bad. I might actually go with 20s.

What thicknesses in the front and back will fit my stock 01? and what tires would be best on them?

I'm a little scared it might make my car look rice with some of the mods that are already on it, but whatever.

ZOOTOXIN · August 11th, 2007, 01:52 AM

Originally Posted by Rohis

they don't look to bad. I might actually go with 20s.

What thicknesses in the front and back will fit my stock 01? and what tires would be best on them?

I'm a little scared it might make my car look rice with some of the mods that are already on it, but whatever.

10s in back but 8.5's in front. Talk to the tech guys at www.cruizinconcepts.com they are awesome and will tell you everything you need to know including what off-set. they will talk to you for hours on their dime 1-800# on website) great guys addicted to mustangs. Not sure if a lowerd car would be a problem with 20's...the tech guys should know.

Just remember when you get a flat, you will find an affordable 19" tire "days" before you will find a 20"(most likely have to be ordered). Plus a lot of garages don't have machines to accomadate a 20" rim size. 19's are the way to go and get yourself some Run Flat tires because you won't be able to use your spare anymore. Mods always cost more money down the road, so always check the cons as well as the pros.

Post some pics when you get them.

Rohis · August 11th, 2007, 04:24 AM

good advice. I'll definately be looking into the cost of some 18s and 19s.

joejoe8455 · August 12th, 2007, 11:09 PM

yea 20's really look like poopy on stangs unless if it is a termi or saleen

matrixpuba · August 13th, 2007, 03:02 AM

Originally Posted by Rohis

they don't look to bad. I might actually go with 20s.

please dont. on a sn95 18 should be a big as you should go.

Nick_Rapitis · August 15th, 2007, 12:47 AM

yeah...poopy like joejoe said lol

ZOOTOXIN · August 15th, 2007, 12:55 AM

Originally Posted by Nick_Rapitis

yeah...poopy like joejoe said lol

Hey nick...nice sig. Did you make it. Perhaps you might want to swap the silver pony on the sig with this one. Its a lot more aggressive. hope you can use pic.

Nick_Rapitis · August 15th, 2007, 12:56 AM

good lookin out..gimme a minute...

Nick_Rapitis · August 15th, 2007, 01:05 AM

hows that?

ZOOTOXIN · August 15th, 2007, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by Nick_Rapitis

hows that?

Looks good but I Beleive you shortened the length when you resized it. He appears short and squaty and no body. Did you make it smaller to scale?

good just be my eyes.

View Poll Results: Rim size
above 20"	2	9.52%
20"	4	19.05%
19"	8	38.10%
18"	7	33.33%
17"	0	0%
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August 8th, 2007, 05:29 PM	#1
Rohis Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 127 iTrader: 0 reviews	Rims: How big is too big? So i got my first stang recently. It's got the factory tires and wheels and came with a set of MB rims off of wheels. I don't much like the factory wheels or the MBs, so I'm going to buy something else. I want a convex spiderspoke type design, but my question is how big to go. I want my ride to look nice, but I don't want to go too small, and I don't want to throw 20s on it and look like dom Torreto either. What do you guys think is the nicest rim size without overdoing it? Also, how big can you go on a stock '01 GT without having to mess with suspension and body work?

August 8th, 2007, 05:49 PM	#2
droppedbass87 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: diberville,mississippi Posts: 1,894 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok here ya go..94 through o4 look good with either 17 and 18...mostly 18/9 10..then 05-07 look good with 18s and even better 20s... __________________ fraziers transmission service..

August 9th, 2007, 11:56 AM	#3
Murderjetz Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,001 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah it largely depends on the body style. seems like the newer it is, the bigger you wanna go. __________________ Listen to my music \| Visit my garage

August 9th, 2007, 01:22 PM	#4
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	18's would be the highest i would go, unless its a S197, then it's 20's for me, which comes on the SALEEN Mustangs __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

August 9th, 2007, 02:38 PM	#5
Rohis Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 127 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mine is an 01 GT. I was told 18 is the biggest I can go without runing into mods. Is this true? or is it possible for me to sling 19s?

August 11th, 2007, 12:01 AM	#8
trueballerisme Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,352 iTrader: 0 reviews	WOW i forgot to mention the other day i saw an 04 stang with 26's!!! he said it was a custome job and had to cut the fenders. But the stang looked like and SUV haha

August 11th, 2007, 12:51 AM	#11
Rohis Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 127 iTrader: 0 reviews	they don't look to bad. I might actually go with 20s. What thicknesses in the front and back will fit my stock 01? and what tires would be best on them? I'm a little scared it might make my car look rice with some of the mods that are already on it, but whatever.

August 11th, 2007, 04:24 AM	#13
Rohis Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 127 iTrader: 0 reviews	good advice. I'll definately be looking into the cost of some 18s and 19s.

August 12th, 2007, 11:09 PM	#14
joejoe8455 I Try To Get With My Friends Wives 00 Mustang GT No Damn Clue Join Date: May 2007 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 707 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea 20's really look like poopy on stangs unless if it is a termi or saleen __________________ 2000 Mustang GT - 4.10's, Mac Prochamber, Flowmaster 44's, SCT2 Tuner Tuned @ http://www.dtpracing.com/ Yes me and Tiller are BFF's

August 15th, 2007, 12:47 AM	#16
Nick_Rapitis Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 20 minutes east of cleveland ohio Posts: 1,168 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah...poopy like joejoe said lol __________________ Click The Picture!

August 15th, 2007, 12:56 AM	#18
Nick_Rapitis Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 20 minutes east of cleveland ohio Posts: 1,168 iTrader: 0 reviews	good lookin out..gimme a minute... __________________ Click The Picture!

August 15th, 2007, 01:05 AM	#19
Nick_Rapitis Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 20 minutes east of cleveland ohio Posts: 1,168 iTrader: 0 reviews	hows that? __________________ Click The Picture!

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