What is the best size wheel for the 2006 Gt?
08-09-2006, 01:31 AM
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RE: What is the best size wheel for the 2006 Gt?
Thanks for the help. By the way your car looks really nice. I am a looks guy also, not into the speed thing. Are your wheels staggered, and also what sizes did you go with?
08-09-2006, 01:52 AM
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RE: What is the best size wheel for the 2006 Gt?
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My gas mileage went down .2 mpg. Sure I sacrificed some gas mileage. I could throw on an intake and have better gas mileage than I did with stockers on. Whatever, its up to the OP with which route he goes with. Im going more for the look thing than performance but I'll stick to my 20s and you can stick to your 18s and WAY SO MUCH BETTER mpg lol.
My gas mileage went down .2 mpg. Sure I sacrificed some gas mileage. I could throw on an intake and have better gas mileage than I did with stockers on. Whatever, its up to the OP with which route he goes with. Im going more for the look thing than performance but I'll stick to my 20s and you can stick to your 18s and WAY SO MUCH BETTER mpg lol.
Again, just my opinion....valued at less than $0.02 to some folks.
Nick
08-09-2006, 02:03 AM
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RE: What is the best size wheel for the 2006 Gt?
Just my opinion FWIW, but I think 20" tires look flat out ghetto -- just one short step away from having those rims that keep spinning after you stop! "The Mustang" is a classic American automobile, and the styling of the 05-07 body ranks it right up there with the classiest models Ford has ever produced. As such, I believe Mustang owners have an inherent obligation to respect its heritage and should do so by maintaining as classy a look as possible (personalize, yes....but keep it classy). Personally I don't think 20" wheels add anything but "bling" to the car....and bling does not equal class and certainly does not ADD to the car's heritage!
Again, just my opinion....valued at less than $0.02 to some folks.
Nick
I'm going to go rent a set of 20" Giovanna Spinner's and take a million pics just to **** everyone off lol....J/K... But, back in the day they didn't have 20's, back them they didn't have CAI's and hand held programmers, but everyone's putting that on their cars aren't they ?? ....Just a thought.... Flashing your computer doesn't really fill your obligation to respect it's heritage, seeing as how they didn't have those either...
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08-09-2006, 02:05 AM
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RE: What is the best size wheel for the 2006 Gt?
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I agree with that 100%
I was really worried about going with 20's because i heard all the nay sayers say the same things they are saying here. Well i am with 555 the ride to me actually got better, the overall ride improved as well as how the car drove.
Teh thing you need to figure out is how your car is going to be used. Do you plan on racing it every weekend and doing both 1/4 mile and road racing or is it meant to be a nice daily driver that you want to look good. If your going to race and race hard then stay away from the n20 and stick with some 17 or 18" wheels and tires.
If you want a good looking car that your not going to race but simply drive then go with the 20's.
I do not plan on racing our car and went with 20's and do not regret it one bit. How could i, look at how badass the car looks. If you are going to go with 20's i highly suggest you lower the car as it begs to be lowered once the 20's are on. I am not into this whole big wheel craze but i must say the Mustang was made for 20's.
Richard
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The ride isn't much different than stock. As far as tires being expensive, stuff costs money haha. I run a 35 series tire, there is plenty of sidewall for a pot hole. Maybe not a manhole but I've hit plenty of potholes and no problems at all. As far as traction goes, there is more of a contact patch to the road with "flatter" tires.
The ride isn't much different than stock. As far as tires being expensive, stuff costs money haha. I run a 35 series tire, there is plenty of sidewall for a pot hole. Maybe not a manhole but I've hit plenty of potholes and no problems at all. As far as traction goes, there is more of a contact patch to the road with "flatter" tires.
I was really worried about going with 20's because i heard all the nay sayers say the same things they are saying here. Well i am with 555 the ride to me actually got better, the overall ride improved as well as how the car drove.
Teh thing you need to figure out is how your car is going to be used. Do you plan on racing it every weekend and doing both 1/4 mile and road racing or is it meant to be a nice daily driver that you want to look good. If your going to race and race hard then stay away from the n20 and stick with some 17 or 18" wheels and tires.
If you want a good looking car that your not going to race but simply drive then go with the 20's.
I do not plan on racing our car and went with 20's and do not regret it one bit. How could i, look at how badass the car looks. If you are going to go with 20's i highly suggest you lower the car as it begs to be lowered once the 20's are on. I am not into this whole big wheel craze but i must say the Mustang was made for 20's.
Richard
Anyone remember the 80s and 90s craze of lowering pickup trucks to the point of almost being on the ground? Did you hate it as much as me because it made no sense at all to have a utility vehicle or FOUR WHEEL DRIVE that couldn't even drive over a curb? I feel the same way about the Mustang. Let it rumble, let it race, let it run free -- and keep it classic!
Nick
08-09-2006, 02:19 AM
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RE: What is the best size wheel for the 2006 Gt?
18's look like a nice compromise. Am I the only one that thinks the car looks nice with the larger wheel wells and not lowered. I will say that lowered looks good too but I don't mind the standard height.
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08-09-2006, 02:21 AM
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RE: What is the best size wheel for the 2006 Gt?
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I'm going to go rent a set of 20" Giovanna Spinner's and take a million pics just to **** everyone off lol....J/K... But, back in the day they didn't have 20's, back them they didn't have CAI's and hand held programmers, but everyone's putting that on their cars aren't they ?? ....Just a thought.... Flashing your computer doesn't really fill your obligation to respect it's heritage, seeing as how they didn't have those either...
"Here's $0.10 my $0.02 was free"
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Yes there are alot of people using CAIs and tunes, but they're adding to the muscle of the car, not the appearance. I want to add louvers and stripes to my car to improve its appearance -- the louvers to reminisce on the old 60's 'Stangs and the stripes to enhance its speed "appeal"-- and then also add some performance touches to pick up some more power. PLEASE don't misunderstand what I intend to say by using the term "classic" in my previous posts. We're in 2006 and I'm just saying this body style can ALSO go down as an all-time classic American car much like the 60s fastbacks, the Boss 302, etc....as well as 66 GTOs, 72 Chevelles, 67 Galaxies, etc. To that end, I think it's appearance should be savored and protected so it has a chance to grow some respect like those older models did. If many of us bling 'em out, they may very well go down as just another wanna-be that never was.
I really don't intend for my comments to spark controversy, so I hope they don't...but I'll shut up now just in case.
08-09-2006, 02:27 AM
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RE: What is the best size wheel for the 2006 Gt?
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Yes there are alot of people using CAIs and tunes, but they're adding to the muscle of the car, not the appearance. I want to add louvers and stripes to my car to improve its appearance -- the louvers to reminisce on the old 60's 'Stangs and the stripes to enhance its speed "appeal"-- and then also add some performance touches to pick up some more power. PLEASE don't misunderstand what I intend to say by using the term "classic" in my previous posts. We're in 2006 and I'm just saying this body style can ALSO go down as an all-time classic American car much like the 60s fastbacks, the Boss 302, etc....as well as 66 GTOs, 72 Chevelles, 67 Galaxies, etc. To that end, I think it's appearance should be savored and protected so it has a chance to grow some respect like those older models did. If many of us bling 'em out, they may very well go down as just another wanna-be that never was.
I really don't intend for my comments to spark controversy, so I hope they don't...but I'll shut up now just in case.
ORIGINAL: backinblack06
I know that was just your $0.02 but I feel like playing so here ya go...
I'm going to go rent a set of 20" Giovanna Spinner's and take a million pics just to **** everyone off lol....J/K... But, back in the day they didn't have 20's, back them they didn't have CAI's and hand held programmers, but everyone's putting that on their cars aren't they ?? ....Just a thought.... Flashing your computer doesn't really fill your obligation to respect it's heritage, seeing as how they didn't have those either...
"Here's $0.10 my $0.02 was free"
I know that was just your $0.02 but I feel like playing so here ya go...
I'm going to go rent a set of 20" Giovanna Spinner's and take a million pics just to **** everyone off lol....J/K... But, back in the day they didn't have 20's, back them they didn't have CAI's and hand held programmers, but everyone's putting that on their cars aren't they ?? ....Just a thought.... Flashing your computer doesn't really fill your obligation to respect it's heritage, seeing as how they didn't have those either...
"Here's $0.10 my $0.02 was free"
I really don't intend for my comments to spark controversy, so I hope they don't...but I'll shut up now just in case.
08-09-2006, 02:29 AM
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RE: What is the best size wheel for the 2006 Gt?
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18" chrome wheels are not big or bling....and spinners go back to the 60s. I'm not talking SPINNERS like those spinning rims, I'm talking about those Mustang unique 3-spoke center caps that DO NOT SPIN.