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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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If it's a pre 99 he's not going to be in the 15s stock much less even with his few mods.
Old Aug 26, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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well unless he SWAPPED IN a 1995 V6...im guessing that the car is a 99....


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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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wait.. i have a better idea. re-read the first post. he says he has a 95 v6. i win!
Old Aug 26, 2005 | 10:18 PM
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a stock 95 v6 has 15x7 inch wheels. put the stock wheels with the skinniest tire on the front and the widest tires on the back. it should be able to hold a 235 tire, not sure though. try a 185 in front. also try to match up the tire height, too tall and you will bog, too small and they will spin like crazy.
Old Aug 27, 2005 | 01:24 AM
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high 17s? i still think he should be able to get into the 16s
Old Aug 27, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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first of all rotm ur opinion is greatly appreciated, everyones is, i have some stock wheels with pretty new tires on them im gonna put on to go up there, and i will be close to empty and have everything out of the trunk, ill lower my tire pressure in rear and raise in front, dunno what else maybe wash it for that extra aerodynamic advantage haha
Old Aug 27, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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what i was getting at about the tire size...what is the size of your stock tires compred to the size of your original tires? if your new tires are taller, and heavier, it will hurt your bottom end...the taller tire effectively decreases your gearing, while the heavier rim and tire combo have more rotational mass, thus taking more effort by your engine to get the car moving.
Old Mar 24, 2006 | 01:40 AM
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yea i have a 99 mustang V6 and i was wondering about the K&N cold air intake syetm do they work really well on a V6 and are they worth spending 250 dollars for one because i want the most i can get of horsepower ? Anyone help me by answering my question please i am also thinking about tires and wheels mabe 225 by 8 with 17 inch wheels?is that using a lot of power for those set of tires and wheels?
Old Mar 24, 2006 | 01:52 AM
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yea i have a 99 mustang V6 and i was wondering about the K&N cold air intake syetm do they work really well on a V6 and are they worth spending 250 dollars for one because i want the most i can get of horsepower ? Anyone help me by answering my question please i am also thinking about tires and wheels mabe 225 by 8 with 17 inch wheels?is that using a lot of power for those set of tires and wheels?
NO. i paid $170 for my BBK.....im sure BBK probably makes one for you v6 guys, along with the v8's. tire size...on 17x8's......at least a 235. maybe even a 245. 225/55/16's came stock on the v6's.....so, no, i dont think thatd be using a lot, or much, power at all. plus, with wider tires, youll hook better, which is ALWAYS good.
Old Mar 24, 2006 | 02:03 AM
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I dont know about the rim stuff. My 17's are lighter than the stock V6 rims I had, and dont wider tires help traction in dry conditions. Also the pre 99 sixers only put like 100ish to the wheels I think



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