sgtspooner

i wanna get new 18 inch wheels and run 265/35 front and 295/35 out back. a guy i know said that i will have a very rough ride. will it really be THAT bad?

sprostang

He`s full of ****.

SVTBill

no he is not


smaller sidewall = rougher ride
bigger wheel = rougher ride
bigger sidewall + smaller wheel = really rough ride

throw lowering springs in there and you're really f|_|cked

it will ride like sh|t and you will get worse mpg, and tires will cost a crap load

17s ftw

sgtspooner

can i get some feedback from guys with low pros

klarkent42

i got 255 40 18 up front, 295 35 18 out back.... was rough before the wheel alignment, all better now. i had 245 40's before these and they were just as good as stock. get yourself a good wheel alignment and you won't notice the difference..... all in all, the guy is definitely full of ****. [sm=icon_beat.gif]

Matts00GT

This is true. However, on most 17" rims the sidewall is no larger then a 40-45. Typical 18s are 35s or so. So you wont see much of a difference.

About the only way this would apply would be on like an SUV/truck who switches from like a 70 mm sidewall to a 35 mm. The difference wont be much on your stang.

klarkent42

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StealthGT2V

Low profile = ****ty Ride........Read it, learn it, live it......The more the worse, but sometimes its the price you pay to look good......

97targa

My cars ride was pretty nice evn when I had it lowered 1.5" with stock 245/45/17's on there. I put 275/30/18 which is the same size in height and the car drives like CRAP! I love the look but if it was my everyday car I would much rather have 17's