2005-2014 Mustangs Discussions on the latest S197 model Mustangs from Ford.
View Poll Results: Which size wheels are better?
18''
75.68%
20''
24.32%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

wheel size question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 19, 2009 | 09:32 PM
  #11  
JasperGT's Avatar
JasperGT
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 996
From: Merritt Island, FL
Default

Originally Posted by Kotobuki
20"s are too heavy. And most of them look like weird on our cars. I think I've seen maybe 2 Mustangs with 20"s that looked okay. Most of them look like toys.

18"s can be had in good looking, relatively lightweight designs. You can also wrap some nice (relatively) tall rubber around them so it doesn't look like you're trying to drive around on rubber bands.

A car like the Mustang (and I dare say just about EVERY car built) is designed to look good with the wheel wells filled with wheels AND tires, not just wheels. If there's no rubber in there it starts to look too much like a cheap toy.
And you would know about 20s how?

No rubber bands here. I still have 3.5 inches of sidewall on my front tires compared to the 5 inches from the stock setup, and even more than that in the back. That is plenty of rubber. Trust me.
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 12:07 AM
  #12  
Kotobuki's Avatar
Kotobuki
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 671
From: Texas
Default

Originally Posted by JasperGT
And you would know about 20s how?

No rubber bands here. I still have 3.5 inches of sidewall on my front tires compared to the 5 inches from the stock setup, and even more than that in the back. That is plenty of rubber. Trust me.
I would know about 20"s cause I have a good working set of peepers, and occasionally read. And, not to knock you personally, your car still looks goofy. Just my opinion.
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 10:42 AM
  #13  
Stang-aholic's Avatar
Stang-aholic
Thread Starter
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,173
From: FL
Default

ok, all i was wondering about was the RIDE QUALITY of 20''ers compared to 18"ers. traction is good, but i dont drag, i drive mine daily and didnt want wheels that would rattle my brain on the road! thats all.
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 10:46 AM
  #14  
mustangfan410's Avatar
mustangfan410
The 2014 Mustang Forums T-Shirt Design Winner
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 730
From: North Jersey
Default

20's are just to big.
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 10:52 AM
  #15  
Joolander's Avatar
Joolander
Lord High Protector
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,809
From: Mojave Wasteland
Default

polished aluminum 18" bullitts


cant go wrong with them
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 10:55 AM
  #16  
Stang-aholic's Avatar
Stang-aholic
Thread Starter
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,173
From: FL
Default

how would black 18'' bullets (Bulitt mustang wheels) look on a black car? iv never seen one w them.
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 11:18 AM
  #17  
svastano's Avatar
svastano
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,163
From: Western PA
Default

I like the 18" better. 20's look too big to me.
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 12:22 PM
  #18  
GRABBER08GT's Avatar
GRABBER08GT
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 164
From: Spring Grove, PA
Default

18" here, 285/40/18 back on torque thrust 255/45/18 front
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 02:01 PM
  #19  
wingman75's Avatar
wingman75
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,792
From: Sterling Heights, MI
Default

Originally Posted by Stang-aholic
how would black 18'' bullets (Bulitt mustang wheels) look on a black car? iv never seen one w them.
I would say they look damn good on a black car. Bulitt Mustang wheels are actually dark gray, not black. Black looks best.

Old Jan 20, 2009 | 06:39 PM
  #20  
Stang-aholic's Avatar
Stang-aholic
Thread Starter
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,173
From: FL
Default

man those look good! those are shelbys right?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:30 AM.