18's and lowered stang

brian boytano · Mar 11, 2010

I curbed the crap out of my stock bullitts. I am thinking about getting a set of 18" FR-500 wheels but I am worried about them rubing. My 02 GT is lowered with H&R springs and the ride isn't the greatest with Nitto 17" 245 by 45. What can I expect with the 18's and probably 35 high tires? Will I need to adjust my speed o?

Any experience is appreciated....

I would just replace my two rims with stock bullitts. but apparently 02 rims are hard to find...

peepeeskillz · Mar 11, 2010

lol i got 2 extra 02' stock wheels..., but one of them has a lil curb rash as well. as far as rubbing with the 18s shouldnt rub if they are the same width.

fiveoho · Mar 12, 2010

H&R SS springs
ES poly isolators
UPR 3 bolt steel cc plates
18x10 / 18x9 FR500s
General UHP tires 295/35/18 & 265/35/18

brian boytano · Mar 12, 2010

And pictures to boot, you are the man. Thanks!

fiveoho · Mar 12, 2010

brian boytano said:
And pictures to boot, you are the man. Thanks!

welcome buddy

1low03gt · Mar 12, 2010

I have Eibach sportlines,they are different,but my GT is low,and have no issues with the 18's...

trinity_gt · Mar 12, 2010

Damn, 18s look good on the New Edge...

EvilTurkey · Mar 13, 2010

My 18 inchers with 285's rub constantly... Running stock springs

johnnyt03gt · Mar 13, 2010

EvilTurkey said:
My 18 inchers with 285's rub constantly... Running stock springs

WHAT!!! 45's ? im dropped 2 inches, and everyone is saying for my new 18x9/18x10
bullitts. i should go with 295/35/18 rear 265/35/18 front i just ordered the 295's
to day $77 EA ebay NEW

johnnyt03gt · Mar 13, 2010

Watch this itemP 295 35 R 18 NOKIAN WR *NEW* 295/35 R18BLOWOUT PRICE! INVENTORY REDUCTION! HIGH PERFORMANCE!EnlargeItem condition:NewQuantity:10 availablePrice:US $77.95

fiveoho · Mar 13, 2010

1low03gt said:
I have Eibach sportlines,they are different,but my GT is low,and have no issues with the 18's...

fiveoho · Mar 13, 2010

johnnyt03gt said:
WHAT!!! 45's ? im dropped 2 inches, and everyone is saying for my new 18x9/18x10
bullitts. i should go with 295/35/18 rear 265/35/18 front i just ordered the 295's
to day $77 EA ebay NEW

thats WAYYYYYYYYYYYYY cheap. im curious how they ride, balance & handle. let us know

1low03gt · Mar 13, 2010

johnnyt03gt said:
WHAT!!! 45's ? im dropped 2 inches, and everyone is saying for my new 18x9/18x10
bullitts. i should go with 295/35/18 rear 265/35/18 front i just ordered the 295's
to day $77 EA ebay NEW

Agreed,depending on the brand of tire,i've seen 295/35/18's or 305 35/18's,and 305/40/18's,also with a little messaging with the fender lip,315's were fitted out back on a 18X10.
I know i plan to go 305/35/18 Nitto Drag radials to replace my sumo II's that are 285/35/18's which really don't look right.They don't have that full look on a 18X10 rim in my opinion.

fiveoho said:

And thanks fiveoho.

merc123 · Mar 13, 2010

Eibach Pro Kit here with Saleen 18x9/10's. BFG KDW2's 255/40/18 front & 295/35/18 with 0 issues rubbing. I went with the 255 front as opposed to 265's because a narrower tire is less likely to "railroad" down the road. The 255's follow the road ruts pretty good every now and again. It screws with me on occasion if I haven't driven the stang in a while.

Here were my 17 Cobra R's for comparison. Can hardly tell any difference.

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