18" vs 17" bullitts.....performance too

Dean85GT

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Im trying to decide on what wheels to go with and I was wondering if and how much better the car will handle will 17" bullitts over the 18s. I think the 18s do look better but I am not wanting to deal with any annoying rubbing and I plan on taking the car to lapping days in the future.

I dont think I will be able to run a 9 inch front rim either, the 85s front fender extensions look like they will definately get in the way. I was thinking about going with an 8" rim out front and 9" in the back. Do they even make the bullitts in deep dish style and only 9" width?

Thanks

 

25thmustang

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They make 9" DD for the back in 18s. The fronts I believe will have to be 9" also but not DD. The fronts will most likely rub, mine do. As my car sits, I cannot run it around any kind of course, tires will rub all over the place.

 

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Dean85GT said:

Im trying to decide on what wheels to go with and I was wondering if and how much better the car will handle will 17" bullitts over the 18s. I think the 18s do look better but I am not wanting to deal with any annoying rubbing and I plan on taking the car to lapping days in the future.

I dont think I will be able to run a 9 inch front rim either, the 85s front fender extensions look like they will definately get in the way. I was thinking about going with an 8" rim out front and 9" in the back. Do they even make the bullitts in deep dish style and only 9" width?

Thanks

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Yes I have them on my car I have no rubbing only at full lock up front. 18x9's all around with a "deepdish lip" in the rear.

 

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25thMustang has the best looking Mustang with 18" Bullit wheels!! I have always admired his car! The 18" look sick!! I would go 18" if I were you.

 

25thmustang

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Thanks, I only wish it handled like it looked! I only wish it didn't rub to!

 

Dean85GT

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That right there is what I needed to know. I think I will be sticking with the 17s....now, Do they make DD 17s in 17x9? and 17x8? If so where are they available

 

25thmustang

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What about 17x8 out front, 18x9 DD out back???

Might look alright with the right tires to keep the sidewall even!

 

Dean85GT

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nahhhhh I dont think it would suit the way I want the car to look. So I guess 17x9 DD doesnt exist then

 

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http://www.americanmuscle.com/94-98-mustang-wheels-rims.html

they have 17x10.5 dd bullits - scroll down midway, maybe 2 wide for ya but they do make them...