New shoes for the Mustang
03-19-2006, 11:13 PM
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New shoes for the Mustang
OK guys its almost time to buy new tires for the mustang. I absolutely HATE the 245's that come stock on the mustangs, they look like bicycle tires. I want something bigger, but with the 8 inch rim I don't have many options. Does anybody have any pictures of the Bullitt wheels with 255's? My only other option is to get new wheels. If I bought new wheels I'd get the 18 inch saleen wheels and 275's. My big concern with the saleen wheels is that there isn't much of a sidewall with 18's and the tires won't flex much. What do you guys think I should do?
03-20-2006, 05:33 PM
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RE: New shoes for the Mustang
Get 03 chrome cobra's, they're one of the best looking chrome rims and they're 17's. I love mine, and they look really good on sonic blue. Also, I put a 275 tire all the way around and I love how fat they look.
03-20-2006, 05:45 PM
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RE: New shoes for the Mustang
If I'm gonna stick with a 17 inch wheel I'm probably better off keeping the Bullitts I already have. I just want to put the widest tire possible on there. Do you think 275's would fit with some wheel spacers? I know they wouldn't be much of a problem on the back, but I think they might scrub on the front.
03-20-2006, 06:06 PM
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RE: New shoes for the Mustang
HEY MAN!!!! There really is a 265! I found a Firestone firehawk wide oval - 265/40/17. They have really good feedback and only cost $135 per tire. I think thats what I'm gonna go with. Do you suggest some wheel spacers?
03-20-2006, 06:16 PM
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RE: New shoes for the Mustang
i have black 17inch bullit rims with 255 R rated Ezential Ezzenza tires all round looks pretty sweet, especially how the black matches the car. i think it would look better if they were 18's with 265 in front and 315 out back on 18x10.5's. I think this set up is what i will be goin to next.
