WHAT RIMS WOULD YOU PUT ON? I GOT 3 SELECTIONS, CHOOSE ONE!!
03-04-2006, 12:30 PM
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RE: WHAT RIMS WOULD YOU PUT ON? I GOT 3 SELECTIONS, CHOOSE ONE!!
Well, there's a good deal of stuff here isn't there.
1. As the old saying goes, "If you have to ask (is it hard to swap a wheel/tire combo), then you shouldn't do it yourself." Not that it's a big deal, but really, that's the point--like changing your oil, if you don't know what's involved, either crack a book and do some research or take it to someone to do it for you. Mounting the tire to the wheel is something you would have to take in anyway, unless you have some specialized tools.
2. You Q was "What rims would YOU put on." Me? The one's I like. My car is about impressing me, I do things to it to make ME feel like it's a better ride. After all, I'm driving it, washing it, paying for it...See where this is going? Pace Redfire.
3. Technical assistance is always fair game: so no, you can't run 03 Cobra rims on your 05/06 Mustang. Very different offset from the previous generation to this generation. The old Cobra rims would stick way out of the fender. Now if you meant "Cobra style" from an aftermarket manufacturer--again, it's your ride, do what YOU like. Just make sure you're in the +45mm to +50mm range of offset. Folks have run less offset, but that's pushing things (BTW, the previous gen had offset in the +25mm range).
4. Back to tech: I'm not sure the 235's are too small for the 9" rim. 235/50s are on the stock 18x8.5" rim, and if memory serves me well (not that that's a good shot these days), the factory 17" tire is 235/55--which should give you a bit more flex in the taller sidewall. Even with the 50s, I would imagine a 1/2" increase is workable even on the street, but you probably are pushing it to the limit, and you'll want to pay special attention to your tire pressure and tread wear to get a bead on how well the combo is working. If all you're worried about is physically fitting the 235 on the 9" rim, the answer is yes. Although, in my experience, some shops will not mount a mismatched tire to wheel for reasons of liability.
Best,
-j
1. As the old saying goes, "If you have to ask (is it hard to swap a wheel/tire combo), then you shouldn't do it yourself." Not that it's a big deal, but really, that's the point--like changing your oil, if you don't know what's involved, either crack a book and do some research or take it to someone to do it for you. Mounting the tire to the wheel is something you would have to take in anyway, unless you have some specialized tools.
2. You Q was "What rims would YOU put on." Me? The one's I like. My car is about impressing me, I do things to it to make ME feel like it's a better ride. After all, I'm driving it, washing it, paying for it...See where this is going? Pace Redfire.
3. Technical assistance is always fair game: so no, you can't run 03 Cobra rims on your 05/06 Mustang. Very different offset from the previous generation to this generation. The old Cobra rims would stick way out of the fender. Now if you meant "Cobra style" from an aftermarket manufacturer--again, it's your ride, do what YOU like. Just make sure you're in the +45mm to +50mm range of offset. Folks have run less offset, but that's pushing things (BTW, the previous gen had offset in the +25mm range).
4. Back to tech: I'm not sure the 235's are too small for the 9" rim. 235/50s are on the stock 18x8.5" rim, and if memory serves me well (not that that's a good shot these days), the factory 17" tire is 235/55--which should give you a bit more flex in the taller sidewall. Even with the 50s, I would imagine a 1/2" increase is workable even on the street, but you probably are pushing it to the limit, and you'll want to pay special attention to your tire pressure and tread wear to get a bead on how well the combo is working. If all you're worried about is physically fitting the 235 on the 9" rim, the answer is yes. Although, in my experience, some shops will not mount a mismatched tire to wheel for reasons of liability.
Best,
-j
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