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Old 12-27-2005, 03:12 PM
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Default Different sized rims

If i put 18x10.5 on the back and keep my stock bullits on the front, will that affect my 02 gt at all? And will it make it more difficult when i put sport/lowering springs on in the future?
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Old 12-27-2005, 03:57 PM
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If i put 18x10.5 on the back and keep my stock bullits on the front, will that affect my 02 gt at all? And will it make it more difficult when i put sport/lowering springs on in the future?

it depends on what size tire you go with... you would have to go with around a 315/30/r18 though....... expensive tire....
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Old 12-28-2005, 03:30 PM
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I would recommend 17x10.5 over the 18s. I just don't think it would look all that good. You can get sumitomo 314/35/17 for about $110 at tirerack.com
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Old 12-28-2005, 03:43 PM
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where did you find 18x10.5 bullitts? I have only seen 17x10.5.
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Old 12-28-2005, 05:34 PM
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where did you find 18x10.5 bullitts? I have only seen 17x10.5.
http://www.wheelreplicas.com/bullitt.html

heres some 18x10's
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Old 12-28-2005, 08:25 PM
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I have 17x9 in front and 18x10 in back. I am running toyo's 255/40/17 and 285/35/18.
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Old 12-28-2005, 09:29 PM
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That really serves no purpose, except, (honestly) looking funny..... You're back end isnt any higher, just a bigger rim, which you compensated for by a smaller tire.... was there honestly a purpose? Because it IS noticably smaller front.. 1" is a big difference...
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Old 12-28-2005, 09:40 PM
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I have never seen 18x10.5, i just mixed up 10.5 and 10, sorry.
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Old 12-28-2005, 11:42 PM
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I have seen a company make saleen wheels that are 18x10.5 but i think they would rub like mad!. I had the crimp my tail pipes and removed my qaud shocks for my wheels to fit. I think that would look funny with a bigger wheel in the back. Corvettes can pull it off becuase there made for that, but your mustang will be pitched foward. It wouldnt make a difference about being able to instal springs though.
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