LordRipberger

Hey guys,

I am narrowing down my search for new tires but wanted to know if there is any advantage or disadvantage to increasing the size of the wheels on my 06 V6.

From what I remember, I liked the 18" wheels on the mustang. But its been a while since I have been to a show so if anyone has some before-and-after shots of the mustang when they upgraded that would be awesome.

Thank you for your help.

dennisafrompa

I downsized to 17s because I wanted a more retro look. Tires are a little less expensive. These are '01 Bullitt wheels on my '08. The offset brings the tires close to fender edge.

86HOGT

If these cars didn't have the retro look already, 17s work but look a bit too small IMO, especially when lowered. 18s look good. These cars have big wheel wells and even 20s look alright when done right.

mustangfan410

18s have a nice amount of tire, 17s are too much.

LordRipberger

Ya. I always thought the 17" looked a little small so I was going to go for an inch more. Does anyone have images of their car with 18" wheels?

CMcNam

Before with 17s:


After with 18s:

Tanner05

Here are some pics of my old '05 with the same style wheel in 17s and 18s before lowering.

AM Replicas 17s


OE 18s


Comparison of wheels

moosestang

what size tires are those? They look way smaller than stock.

Car looks fine lowered on stock 17's. My wifes chrysler 300 has big wheel wells, the mustang does not.

Tanner05

Moose, I can't remember. I'm sure it would've looked better if the car was lowered on those, but I didn't lower it until I had 18s on it.

TheDivaDanielle

I have 19's and I feel like they look like wagon wheels. too small/too much sidewall.