Shadow7874

Okay well im looking to start modding my gt and one thing im looking into are rims.
Other then online, are there any good places to go and shop? Theres a summit racing near me but they really dont have a whole lot. I live fairly close to Atlanta, ga.

The more important part, what rims?!
Im thinking 20s but are they to big?
Also what are some decent yet cheaper rims to look into?
Id like something wieh i deep chrome/polished dish and black/paintable spokes

Mabey i should just say post pics of your rims!

05 Mustang

here's mine...

20x8.5 upfront with 255/35's & 20x10's out back with 295/30's

Argonaut

18" is the most versatile size - less rotational mass = better performance, lots of tire options, more sidewall, hence more cushion than 20s. 20s do look nice but be sure you understand the pros and cons before getting them.

Here is a set of 18" deep dish bullits:

jdmcbride

If I do wheels, I will look to 19s.

They are a good compromise both in performance and looks. Plus you can get slightly taller tires to help fill in the wheel well gap. Tire rack recommends 245/45/19 for the front and 275/40/19 for the rear. These size tires are both 1/2 inch taller than the stock 235/50/18s, so the ride will not decrease much and they will look more aggresive than the 18s.

I read an article somewhere that a Ford engineer who worked on the Mustang project said that the optimum size wheel for the S197 Mustang is 19".

Texotic

yeah, 19 is a really good size, but the only non-import looking wheel i found were the PJ take-offs. if you want the muscle car looking rims (bullitt, mach 1, redlines, etc) you have to go 18 or 20.

the 20's look good... and that's about it. they make the car slower, heavier, and less comfortable to drive. depends on what's more important to you, but since you posted this in the handling section, i would say the answer would be to go with 18's.

goldenglory18

19's and 20's look great IMO, but the tires are sooooo expensive.

18's also look fantastic, and there are plenty of packages out there that come with wheels and tires for a decent price.

Here are the vendors that I have been shopping with regards to wheels and tires (in no particular order):
American Muscle
CJ Pony Parts
Wheel Replicas
Tire Rack

Good luck and have fun!

Texotic

also check out Edge Racing. they sell mostly lighter weight wheels, but i got my wheels off of there. they're called Euromax 612's. they're the exact wheel that comes on the Saleen S281 Heritage model. kind of a modern take on the classic bullitt look. here's a couple pics of em on my car:

05 Mustang

here's my brother-in-law's car. he has the same wheel/tire size set-up as I do (posted earlier)

05 Mustang

here's a friend's car. 20x8.5 all the way around with 255/35's