GT Vert 18" vs Optional 19" Rims

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I have a 2010 GT Vert Premium with 5k miles that I bought used with the optional 19" factory rims...rides a bit harsh over less-than-smooth roads compared to my previous GT Verts.

Rather than screw around with different shock/strut upgrades (which from my experience with Tokico D-Specs and Bilsteins will make the ride firmer yet), I'm thinking of swapping to factory 18" rims and more sidewall rubber.

Anybody check the GT ride difference between 18" & 19" rims when buying their GT, whether with the 4.6 or the 5.0? I'd appreciate your comments.

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I have 20" rims and they ride fine (it IS a Mustang). What kinda tires are on there?
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Stock Pirellis.
As you can see, this is my 4th GT so I'm familiar with how they ride. I don't expect nor want a limo.

 

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I have pirelli 19's on my '11 vert. Rides pretty good. More sidewalk & softer compound tire will help some.

 

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to give you a good answer you would need to post what wheels, tires and size of tires, and shocks / springs on the car.

beers

 

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I believe he said factory 19 wheels w/factory size pirelli's. Same as I have.

 

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FUZZYDP said:

I believe he said factory 19 wheels w/factory size pirelli's. Same as I have.

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the word optional.

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2010 GT is stock except for tune. 19" Pirelli Neros and Ford 19" rims. Suspension is stock.

 

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I started out with the 19's on my 2011 coupe. As you know the choices of tires and wheels are some what limited. I dropped down to 18's and got the tires and wheels I wanted, more sidewall rubber to keep the ride hight/speedo correct and no longer worry about all those pot holes as with the 19's. I did go 255 F/285R so there was no weight savings to the deal! Lowered it with Eibachs and now it's done. Ride quality, its a sports car!!