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Feb 20, 2009 | 10:35 AM

#11

Bmr4life

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hootna

Looks = 20s
Function = 18s

Not always a valid statement.

Feb 20, 2009 | 11:45 AM

#12

JasperGT

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From: Merritt Island, FL

YAY!!! 18s vs 20s thread!!!

20s in a staggered setup all the way!

Last edited by JasperGT; Feb 20, 2009 at 11:49 AM.

Feb 20, 2009 | 11:50 AM

#13

thewarmachine

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Keep the bullitts and do spacers like I did.

Feb 20, 2009 | 11:59 AM

#14

OhioState87

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19's?

Feb 20, 2009 | 12:15 PM

#15

jdmcbride

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The S197 was designed to have 19" wheels. Now the 2010 Mustang GT will have a 19" option.

19s are a good compromise between 20s (boat anchors) and 18s (performance).

JMO

Feb 20, 2009 | 12:32 PM

#16

OhioState87

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmcbride

The S197 was designed to have 19" wheels. Now the 2010 Mustang GT will have a 19" option.

19s are a good compromise between 20s (boat anchors) and 18s (performance).

JMO

I agree, and plan on buying 19's when I get wheels. The only negative is that there is a very limited selection of tires for a 19" wheel compared to other sizes and the possibility of a slightly higher price.

Feb 20, 2009 | 02:33 PM

#17

JasperGT

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He is a little known fact. I run faster times at the track with my 20s than I did with my stock 17s. I actually get traction with the wide footprint that I have out back. And yes, I run my 20s at the strip! 13.497 @ 102 mph. What's up?!

Feb 20, 2009 | 03:56 PM

#18

Chris07GT

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20's without a doubt look awesome on the S197's. Now that I have a spare set of 17's for use at the track I'll be upgrading to 20's when my tires need replacing. Then I'll have the best of both worlds!