I was just wondering what some people thought. If you think 18 inch rims or 20 inch rims would look better. i almost think 20's are too big. 18's look pretty good but im still tryin to decide. I'm also looking for rims if anyone has some they recommend or know of a site that has a large listing let me know. thx.
18's or 20's?
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Scot_94GT
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bandgod said:
20" look way too big on most cars...'05 Mustang included. Have you seen the picture of the JBA-Mustang that has oversized wheels on it? 20" wheels make cars look like little Hotwheels toys or something.
bandgod said:
You could get some 19's as a compromise.
Seriously, I had the same question, but I think I will stick with the 18's. If you go with a 20", I think it will look okay, but you will give up ride quality with a smaller sidewall on the tires. I think I have decided on 18x9's in the front and 18x10's in the rear.
Yes,20" wheels aren't meant to be on mustangs!Scot_94GT said:20" look way too big on most cars...'05 Mustang included. Have you seen the picture of the JBA-Mustang that has oversized wheels on it? 20" wheels make cars look like little Hotwheels toys or something.
They look really ugly so,get 17's or at the biggest 18's!
Bonspeed, a wheel manufacturer, had an '05 at SEMA, so you should check their website as well as maybe americanracing.com, although I don't know for sure if they'll have exactly what you're looking for.
For that matter, if anyone has seen a plain 18" or 17" six spoke wheel (bland, no extra dents, divots, or crap) for order please post. I'd love to see something like the wheels on the Ford GT (only just similar and cheaper, of course) be offered on the Mustang.
For that matter, if anyone has seen a plain 18" or 17" six spoke wheel (bland, no extra dents, divots, or crap) for order please post. I'd love to see something like the wheels on the Ford GT (only just similar and cheaper, of course) be offered on the Mustang.
Stangnut
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Yeah, sure. Have you seen the spoiler on that thing?btrzpuc84 said:
If you have to have big wheels, go with the 19's.
That is, if you don't mind the low sidewall.
I decided to go with the 18's.
The sidewall on my stock '03 tires is so small it always looks like pressure is low.
Jason
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dannygat said:
I have NEVER seen a Saleen that I like, so btrzpuc84 you are WRONG!!!
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The Saleen is a pretty nice. The only things that I would change are: the wheels(wtf were they thinking), the tailight pannel, and add some side scoops.
I think 19's would be your best bet.
I think 19's would be your best bet.
I ordered a set of 18's today from discountwheelwarehouse.com. they told me that they have only two wheels that will fit the proper offset for the 05. The one I got is the Helo Sparks. The other is a Eagle 168 ( just a plain crome 5-star). The wheel comes with Faulkin z rated tires included in the package.
Stangnut
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Check what size tires they are sending you.
They had the Falken's listed as 225's.
And that's the widest they offered on any of the tire packages for that wheel.
Wheels look great, BTW. Wish they came in black.
Nice site. Thanks.
Jason
They had the Falken's listed as 225's.
And that's the widest they offered on any of the tire packages for that wheel.
Wheels look great, BTW. Wish they came in black.
Nice site. Thanks.
Jason
one2gamble
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19 inch tires are pretty much the most expensive things you can buy short of a 22 or bigger. There just isnt enough demand for them. In my own opinion the 20's fit the 05 just fine. Check out the BFG poster of the blue 05 mustang. If you dont want 20's just because they are "20's bling bling yo" stick with 18's. I agree 19's would be a good choice if you can find a tire at a decent price but in all honesty I dont see the point.
It depends on the look you are going for. Old school muscle cars all had small wheels with big tires. Modern cars all have huge wheels (3D Carbon went so far to put 23s on their car if I am not mistaken).
I personally think the 18s look too stock and further emphasize the large mass of the car. It will be 20s for me.
But, if you go with large wheels, you NEED to lower the car, or it will look like crap. Also, don't worry too much about getting the same OD of the OEM tires, but get a good sidewall (preferably 40 series tires). The tires will be larger OD, so it will affect your speedo/mileage. Nothing to worry about, just be aware.
The thinner sidewall and lower ride will affect both handling and ride. So, if performance is your game, go lightweight 18s.
P.S. I am 90% sure the BFG ad was photochopped (front calipers are in the wrong location and lighting is a little off), so don't use that as an example. The Saleen's have 20's though, and they look good. They use 275/35ZR20 front and 275/40ZR20 rear tires. Plenty of sidewall, and they fill up the wheel wells.
I personally think the 18s look too stock and further emphasize the large mass of the car. It will be 20s for me.
But, if you go with large wheels, you NEED to lower the car, or it will look like crap. Also, don't worry too much about getting the same OD of the OEM tires, but get a good sidewall (preferably 40 series tires). The tires will be larger OD, so it will affect your speedo/mileage. Nothing to worry about, just be aware.
The thinner sidewall and lower ride will affect both handling and ride. So, if performance is your game, go lightweight 18s.
P.S. I am 90% sure the BFG ad was photochopped (front calipers are in the wrong location and lighting is a little off), so don't use that as an example. The Saleen's have 20's though, and they look good. They use 275/35ZR20 front and 275/40ZR20 rear tires. Plenty of sidewall, and they fill up the wheel wells.
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