What size rims do you want on your '05?
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PimpDaddyGT
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notched86
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18's are as big as I'd go, and they look good on the '05. 17's on the front and 18's in the back would probably also look good. 
numenor27
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I picked 18's, but which rims are the 18's?
http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/05/05/41.jpg
or
http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/05/05/75.jpg
i hope the 18's are the first one. anyone know?
http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/05/05/41.jpg
or
http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/05/05/75.jpg
i hope the 18's are the first one. anyone know?
Jsmiley
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JaysGreenLX
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The chrome 5 spoke 18" rims that are in all the pictures of the red coupe look small to me. I would have to opt for 19". Ford just keeps making the wheel wells bigger and bigger
RedHot91GT
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JaysGreenLX
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had65want05 said:
Simply put...They look like crap!
Check out any custom car magazine...(I'm talking about Hot Rod or something similiar) Big wheels are whats in and I like it.
17" are in the sweet spot right now, they have that low profile look but tires are still affordable, 18"s are quickly moving into this segmant. If you get too big you start to lose performance due to weight. I feel that 18" is the beaking point in weight vs. style and the all around best choice for people looking for performance and the low pro tire/big rim look.
I like the 20s on the concept as well...
I think the Cobra should ride on 19" or 20". The wheel well is pretty large on the new stang, and the overall diameter of the rolling stock has grown as well. So the sidewall on said 19" or 20" will not be as short as the same on the previous generation of Mustang, and the ride quality is going to be much, much better due to the increased structural integrity and the front suspension with 'dual stage' bushings. 18s look good too. If 19s or 20s are used on the Cobra, please make the wheel as light as possible!
I think the Cobra should ride on 19" or 20". The wheel well is pretty large on the new stang, and the overall diameter of the rolling stock has grown as well. So the sidewall on said 19" or 20" will not be as short as the same on the previous generation of Mustang, and the ride quality is going to be much, much better due to the increased structural integrity and the front suspension with 'dual stage' bushings. 18s look good too. If 19s or 20s are used on the Cobra, please make the wheel as light as possible!
Just a fad
It's just a fad, like bell bottom pants, I would think. NASCAR uses 15" and they get around the track at 180+ MPH just fine. The 13 and 14 inch are harder to balance, so those are out. When you get into 15, to 17" there is plenty of rubber on the ground and they are at a good price for tire replacement. Just because soemthing is a fad, does not make it better. Personally, I think the super large ones look hiddeous. Why make your sports car look like an SUV? That said, if it lights your fire, go for it. I have seen some low rider cars with what looks like 12" wheels, or something. If they are happy, that is great. If ya own the car, do your own thing. The next thing ya know, sport car companies will be building SUVs
Loren
It's just a fad, like bell bottom pants, I would think. NASCAR uses 15" and they get around the track at 180+ MPH just fine. The 13 and 14 inch are harder to balance, so those are out. When you get into 15, to 17" there is plenty of rubber on the ground and they are at a good price for tire replacement. Just because soemthing is a fad, does not make it better. Personally, I think the super large ones look hiddeous. Why make your sports car look like an SUV? That said, if it lights your fire, go for it. I have seen some low rider cars with what looks like 12" wheels, or something. If they are happy, that is great. If ya own the car, do your own thing. The next thing ya know, sport car companies will be building SUVs
Loren
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