V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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i was lookin at getting some new rims for my 98 and was wondering what all size rims would fit?.....I have 225/55 tires with 16s and was looking at some black bullits and i didnt know if any of the 5 lug rims would fit or if I would have to change all the tires too if i was going to get some say 17x8 or 17x9 rims.....
Just wondering about how it would fit and if i would have to change the tire size....
Im pretty sure they wont fit my tires now but wondering if i did get the rims what tire size would i need and would they fit alright,like not rub when i turn or anything(pretty sure they wont) but I didnt know......
Old Dec 6, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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well.. alls i know is that the wider in the front you go, the less turning area you have. i would get less wider rims in the front if your worrying about rubbing them.
Old Dec 6, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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17x8 are GT rims, we have 16x7, tire will not fit, id say go with 275s on the back and 255s in front.
Old Dec 6, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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17x8 in the front, 245/45/17, 17x10.5 in the rear, 315/35/17. That's what I have and you won't have any turning problems because the fronts are stock sizes.

You can also get 17x9 and run a 275/40/17 tire probably without much of a problem in the front.
Old Dec 6, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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Go with some 17x8's with 245/45/17's (stock wheel sizes/tire sizes for GT).....you won't need really wide wheels out back, unless u want them for looks.

Putting some nice 17's on ur car will definitely up the looks. Gotta get some better visuals to compliment ur sweet hood
Old Dec 7, 2005 | 01:05 AM
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my nine 9 in widers look mean...
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