Bullit 17x10.5 or 18x10

[cedes87]

Ok I have a 2001 GT and I just installed some H&R Supersport with Bilsteins and I would like to know what would be the best combination, Bullitt 17x9 and 17x10.5 or 18x9 and 18x10. What would be better for occasional drag racing and autocross. I am leaning towards the 17' for performance but I think 18's would look better. So let me know what you guys think, and if you have any pictures please post them. Thanks, Derek

 

[tomustang]

17's - drag

18's - autox

 

[tomustang]

you can't accomplish both types of racing with one setup.

 

[squares98]

17's - drag

18's - autox

.That gets expensive real quick

 

[cedes87]

Well if I went 17's I would go 275 40 17 and 315 35 17. If I went 18's I would go 275 35 18 and 295 35 18. So would 17's still handle good. I will do a little more Autocrossing but I will still go to Pacific Raceway to drag and I want something I can pull 1.9-2.0 60ft times. My mustang is also my daily driver so I also think 17's will drive better. But will 17's with those tires look good with my drop. Let me know. Thanks alot, Derek

 

[tomustang]

it would be best of you picked up an extra set of rims for drag racing.

 

[SamMan]

Heres some pics of some 18's with an Eibach Pro-Kit.

As far as looks go the 17X10.5's will fill the wheel well a little better. I didnt think that extra .5 inch would be as noticable as it is. When I compare mine to others though I can tell the difference. Also with the 18's your car is going to sit a bit higher. Despite this the larger diameter does look really nice to me.

With regards to the difference in performance to be honest I didnt notice a huge difference. There was a difference yes but nothing more than I didnt beat eventually by learning to launch better. I hit a 1.9 60ft the last time at the track.

Dont forget about the economics.

18 nitto DRs = ~$275

17 nitto DRs = ~$180

 

[Sid3ways S13]

17x10.5 in the rear with 315s, fills the rear perfectly. I also have Steeda springs for the drop which doesn't visually look as low as I want it, but I'm scraping the flanges on my expensive stainless exhaust pretty frequently if I'm not careful

 

[wannabe2000GT]

car looks good man!

 

[Sid3ways S13]

Thanks, you've got some chrome bullitts why don't we see some pics of those badboys to help out cedes with more visuals

 

[cedes87]

Thanks alot guys, hey I like your Yellow stang. Are those the Steeda sport springs you got on there. How much of a drop did they actually give. I have the Magnaflow Exhaust and was wanting the H&R supersport that are suppose to be 1.75front and 1.6rear and do you thing I would be alright with those springs. Thanks for all the help. Derek

 

[V_Eight]

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18x9, 18x10
275/35-18, 295/35-18
Eibach Pro-Kit

I can hardly fit two fingers between tire and fender. Stock is the whole hand-width. I want to cut them down to 1 finger height.

 

[cedes87]

Hey V Eight what type of tires are you running and how much they cost. I have been leaning towards 17's just because 18in tires cost alot. Also guys what do you guys think of the Cobra R rims. I am debating Chrome Cobra R's or Bullit replicas. Thanks, Derek

 

[V_Eight]

Hey V Eight what type of tires are you running and how much they cost. I have been leaning towards 17's just because 18in tires cost alot. Also guys what do you guys think of the Cobra R rims. I am debating Chrome Cobra R's or Bullit replicas. Thanks, Derek

Chrome = ugh
Cobra R's = ugh

I have Yokohama AVS Sports. Not cheap.