questions about wheels......

[etid]

I don't want to do a 5 lug conversion, so no Prostars for me. Here is the second best option:

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM-521-5834PS&N=700+0&autoview=sku

Would it be dumb to run 15x8s all the way around? I don't really like the skinny look in the front.. What is the widest Nitto I can fit on an 8 inch rim.. 275?

Also, how much would 18in. cobra r's weigh down the car? Enough to make it run like **** at the track? I admit, I am a track junkie.. I can't decide which i want to go with.. drag look or street look..

All comments and/or criticism welcome..

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[PJB]

Link doesnt work.

What size wheels are currently on the car?

 

[etid]

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM-521-5834PS&N=700+0&autoview=sku fixed and fixed..

i currently run stock 225/50/16 Pony wheels.

 

[Aliate X]

15x8 all the way around is going to look weird as hell with prostars....

 

[etid]

15x8 all the way around is going to look weird as hell with prostars....

Yeah I imagine, but I love prostars, hate skinnies.

 

[795.0pacecar]

You dont have to put skinnies on the front, but they can be smaller than the rears. Have a 6 or 7" wheel with 205s or 215s on the front and an 8" wheel with 275s on the back or something along those lines.

 

[etid]

You dont have to put skinnies on the front, but they can be smaller than the rears. Have a 6 or 7" wheel with 205s or 215s on the front and an 8" wheel with 275s on the back or something along those lines.

I cant find 6 or 7" prostars.

 

[etid]

They are my number one choice.. 18x9 all the way around. 255 in the front, 275 in the back. Then lowered 1-1 1/2 inches with wither B springs or Eibach, haven't deicded. Then to top it off I am going to get the Lakewood shocks and struts.. It should handle like it is on rails and ride smooth as stock.

Is cutting springs a SERIOUS disadvantage when it comes to ride quality? I've seen cut B springs, 1 coil cut all the way around and it looked sharp, not to mention they are a load cheaper than Eibachs.. opinions? I don't know jack about suspension. What is my best bet for good launches at the track?

 

[25thmustang]

If you want to spend more time at the track, what you plan to do is a bad way to make it work. 18s on a lowered suspension is NOT going to hook and get you good times. You dont need skinnies, but a 15" wheel with some sidewall, and some narrower (likw 205-215s) front tires would be a good bet!

 

[etid]

If you want to spend more time at the track, what you plan to do is a bad way to make it work. 18s on a lowered suspension is NOT going to hook and get you good times. You dont need skinnies, but a 15" wheel with some sidewall, and some narrower (likw 205-215s) front tires would be a good bet!

What about 17s with a wide nitto and stock height, upper and lowers and new shocks and struts?

Also, do 17x9's rub the front, I have heard they do and don't..

 

[SPEEDYLIFSAVR]

I have 17x9's and took them off because of rubbing issues . But my car is an 89 with the smaller wheel wells/fenders . I believe 90 and up have the wider fenders and rubbing should not be an issue . I am selling my 17x9's .

 

[etid]

I have 17x9's and took them off because of rubbing issues . But my car is an 89 with the smaller wheel wells/fenders . I believe 90 and up have the wider fenders and rubbing should not be an issue . I am selling my 17x9's .

How much? How is the overall look of them? Curb rash? Email me.. [email protected]

 

[jfran430]

Well i have a 90 gt and i am running 17x9's now ... but i only have 235/45 tires on there ... they lookterrible so i want to upgrade to 255/40 .. anyone dones this?? and does anyone have any rubbing issues??

 

[etid]

Well i have a 90 gt and i am running 17x9's now ... but i only have 235/45 tires on there ... they lookterrible so i want to upgrade to 255/40 .. anyone dones this?? and does anyone have any rubbing issues??

I plan to run 245/45s in the front and 275/40/17s in the back.

 

[jfran430]

alot have people have mentioned that but i dont want to different size tires ... id rather just have all four the same .. does anyone thing a 255 is too wide .. would a 245 be better??