Few new quick pics with the new rims!

[HEAVYGT]

Debating getting a set of nitto dr's 305 45's found a place with them for 220 each, but thats almost a 29 inch tire I really dont know if i want to run that big. Thought im going with 430s maybe itll be worth it? What u guys think??

Don-

Hey Don, I am running the Nitto 555DR 305/45/18 on 18 X 10 rim and I like them.

 

[beecha91]

Hey Don, I am running the Nitto 555DR 305/45/18 on 18 X 10 rim and I like them.

Glen, Did you notice any slowing of the car with the bigger tires? Looks good, u have 17s in the fronts right?


Don-

 

[HEAVYGT]

Glen, Did you notice any slowing of the car with the bigger tires? Looks good, u have 17s in the fronts right?


Don-

No slowing that i noticed and I have 255/45/17 17 X 9 in the front.

 

[menace07]

looks great! What size wheels are they and what finish? I've been looking for silver fr500's but cant find any with the "correct" offset for 05+.

 

[bluecar]

Wheels/tires look good for sure, but the rear tire is too short with the stock suspension

+1 on the tires. However, if I ever for 18" those are the rims I would get.

 

[226embarcadero]

that car can go off-roading how it is right now.

Get a pro-kit.

Is there a practical purpose for lowering Mustangs?

I know some people here are strong advocates of dropping... but I have never seen the point or much of a difference.

Can someone clarify?

 

[226embarcadero]

Hey Don, I am running the Nitto 555DR 305/45/18 on 18 X 10 rim and I like them.

Heavy...

Is that a real Shelby?

 

[Emay]

Is there a practical purpose for lowering Mustangs?

I know some people here are strong advocates of dropping... but I have never seen the point or much of a difference.

Can someone clarify?

Not sure how you can not notice a difference:

#1 reason, a better looking stance - elimination of wheel well gap
#2 reason, coupled with suspension and handling mods, bringing down the center of gravity is a great addition to those changes

 

[226embarcadero]

Not sure how you can not notice a difference:

#1 reason, a better looking stance - elimination of wheel well gap
#2 reason, coupled with suspension and handling mods, bringing down the center of gravity is a great addition to those changes

Let me re-clarify...

What I should have said was, I don't see enough difference that generates such strong beliefs.

I actually think the stance looks absolutely fine with no drop.

But then again I have not done any suspension or handling mods.

 

[steedman07]

Its all about how someone drives their car..If you drive like a grandmama, you wont want springs or suspension mods done..If you drive aggressivly when the time is right, you will want your car to handle better..And when you have extra horsepower, you will want to harness the power more..You having a v-6, Id say you dont need suspension at that horsepower level...

 

[Hoboattacker]

looks great! What size wheels are they and what finish? I've been looking for silver fr500's but cant find any with the "correct" offset for 05+.

http://dynojoe.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=167_189&products_id=192

 

[226embarcadero]

Its all about how someone drives their car..If you drive like a grandmama, you wont want springs or suspension mods done..If you drive aggressivly when the time is right, you will want your car to handle better..And when you have extra horsepower, you will want to harness the power more..You having a v-6, Id say you dont need suspension at that horsepower level...

Eh...

I dont always drive conservatively yet the stock setup is surely not incapable.

 

[DarkFireGT]

Let me re-clarify...

What I should have said was, I don't see enough difference that generates such strong beliefs.

I actually think the stance looks absolutely fine with no drop.

But then again I have not done any suspension or handling mods.

Ford's suspensions are pathetic compared to other cars period. They're 4x4's. Everything Ford makes, including the GT, is a 4x4. Take a look at a Corvette, or an older Camaro or Firebird. You don't have to stop at sports cars, though. The fact is, the majority of cars out there have less wheel gap than Ford's flagship sports car. Here's a before and after lowering. I'd say the difference is quite noticeable. Even after almost 1.5", there's still plenty of clearance for pretty much any kind of driver with the stock wheels/tires.

 

[226embarcadero]

Darkfire GT...

Those comparison pics probably had the adverse effect you thought they would.

I see so little difference between the two pictures that I still do not see what all the fuss is about.

I will take you guys' word for it, regarding performance... but I just don't see much difference visually.

 

[BJ1000RR]

I like the look of a dropped Stang but I scrape all the time with the stock setup & its my wifes daily driver so she would tear up the car with it dropped. Not worth it. IMO

 

[JOEGTS]

Looks nice!

 

[DarkFireGT]

Darkfire GT...

Those comparison pics probably had the adverse effect you thought they would.

I see so little difference between the two pictures that I still do not see what all the fuss is about.

I will take you guys' word for it, regarding performance... but I just don't see much difference visually.

Seriously? Most people notice right away.

But trust me. Pull yours up next to someone with over a 1" drop on their Mustang, and you will DEFINITELY notice a difference.

 

[226embarcadero]

I actually kind of like the way the rear seems a little higher when its undropped.

No offense to anyone who has dropped or wants to drop theirs... but its something i probably wouldn't do, even if it cost nothing.

 

[kooldawg6]

Both Dark's and my car's rear sets up even after being lowered. I searched high and low until I found a spring set that dropped the front more than the rear to keep the "raked" look. Also having the 28"+ rear tire helps too.
226, even if you swap your factory springs out for a stiffer set with little to no drop, you WILL notice a change in how the car handles!