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Old 05-12-2009, 02:04 PM
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ok I'll start: All of these were taken summer of 06. Both cars are wearing the same stagger tires: BFG KDW2 285x30x20 on rear, 255x35x20 front. (may the yellow GT R.I.P.) We will be replacing my wifes tires on the black pony this week, went with General Tire's Exclaim UHP in 255x35x20 at all 4 corners, it is classified as an ultra high performance summer tire, so we'll see how well the inexpensive tires handle. While I like the KDWs they were very soft and wore quicker than I thought they would have. (around 30K miles)









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Old 05-12-2009, 04:39 PM
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255/45-18s on 18x8.5" OEM Bullitts.
Wider than stock but not taller.
I am going 275/40-18 next time.
And yet wider but not tallers.
Be prepared to get the steering stops.

Note: For vehicles with 16" wheels from the factory:
-installing 17" x 8" wheels, use steering stop 4R3Z-3932-BA
-Installing 18" x 8.5" or 18" x 9.5" wheels, use steering stop 6R3Z-3932-CA
For vehicles with 17" wheels from the factory:
-installing 18" x 8.5" or 18" x 9.5" wheels, use steering stop 6R3Z-3932-CA
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Old 05-13-2009, 08:13 AM
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I had 16" wheels from factory, and put 18x9 on without issues.
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Old 05-14-2009, 02:02 PM
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yea i think im deffinetly going with 18x9 , about 90% sure as off now
still looking for the right tire and also have like 5/6 different rims im having trouble deciding between
my rides white, with black mustang stripe, the black rims will go real well on it
just got to make sure i get the right style
thx alot for the pics guys, helps alot
anyone else feel free to post yours
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Old 05-14-2009, 02:19 PM
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They make some black razors.. that would look really sharp.
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Old 05-14-2009, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ODDYSEY
18" x 9, it isn't the size of the rim as much as the size of the tires.

btw if someone hasnt already mentioned: your rear tires are on backwards, you should change that it makes the car drive weird. I like 18'' they are big enough without looking like a gang banger car. the 19's tires are mega expensive, and the 20's (unless alcoa super snake wheels) look unproportional on a "mustang"

BFG KDW2's are the bomb, just be expecting tire noise, and they are quite soft, so the wear will be faster.

05sdi that a crazy cool mustang collection going on. Esp in Alaska!! props to you, that cars look great!

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Old 05-14-2009, 08:02 PM
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I would go with 18's I think 20's are too big for the V6
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Old 05-14-2009, 08:50 PM
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17s on a muscle car. 18s are pushing it.

i personally love the 18s on the bullit gt stang

http://z.about.com/d/mustangs/1/0/v/...Bullitt_18.jpg
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Old 05-15-2009, 12:34 AM
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18x9 and 18x10 in the sig pic.
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Old 05-15-2009, 12:59 AM
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Front- 18/255/45 Falkens
Back- 18/275/40 Falkens

Wheels are chrome staggerd FR500's. Here are some pics



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