WHY 20" Wheels?
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Thanks 
The trick is not the rim size, but the tire size you put on the rims. I went with the wider offset in the rear so it would have that old school muscle car look. I love the razors, you can't go wrong with them, but the fr500's are nice also.
Here are the specs of what I went with....
American Racing Razors - front: 40mm offset
American Racing Razors - rear: 24mm offset
Nitto 555 Extreme - front: 255/45 R18
Nitto 555 Extreme - rear: 285/40 R18
The trick is not the rim size, but the tire size you put on the rims. I went with the wider offset in the rear so it would have that old school muscle car look. I love the razors, you can't go wrong with them, but the fr500's are nice also.
Here are the specs of what I went with....
American Racing Razors - front: 40mm offset
American Racing Razors - rear: 24mm offset
Nitto 555 Extreme - front: 255/45 R18
Nitto 555 Extreme - rear: 285/40 R18
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From: TX
Do your research the shelby's weight 25.5lbs in 18". I wouldnt consider that light...17" svt pony rims are 21.6lbs. numbers from tirerack.com. just because they're 18" doesnt mean there light.
Thanks for your comments.. I'm definitely leaning toward the 18"s because they look as cool as 20"s without the added rotating weght. As for the rim itself, I like a few styles - I've kinda narrowed it down between the Razors on ODDYSEY's car, but in black or anthracite & FR500 style in same colors.
BTW does anyone know the width limit for our tires? I ask because I'm also considering going TOTALLY RETRO and mounting BF Goodrich Radial T/A's with raised white lettering, just like the "old school" Muscle cars!
BTW does anyone know the width limit for our tires? I ask because I'm also considering going TOTALLY RETRO and mounting BF Goodrich Radial T/A's with raised white lettering, just like the "old school" Muscle cars!
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American - I am going to miss the next cruise because I will be on a business trip. I am constantly back and forth on wheels, I think it is worse than picking FI.
Per your clutch I posted in the other thread.
Per your clutch I posted in the other thread.
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From: TX
And Potato, if you happen to find the weight rating on those Steeda ultralights let me know. If I remember right, they aren't so "light". Around 28lbs. ea(?)
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LOL Aww, how cute, acting like a turkey right before Thanksgiving. The rubber is from the Rosso series, and my sig hadn't been changed since I traded in the '05.
Nice vette btw. I've been on the fence about trading in mine for a used one plus a truck/jeep, but we'll probably have a child in the next year or two. I keep trying to convince myself the Stang will stay in the family longer, especially since I saw that Simpson makes baby seats.
On topic though, iROK, you'd probably be better off with a smaller rim size assuming the 18's you choose aren't boulders. To step up to lighter forged wheels you'll spend money that could be better utilized on the eventual GT trade-in or for the performance enhancement on your v6. I likely wouldn't have purchased them myself; they were part of the package already on mine. I've seen some deep dish 18's that look pretty sick too. I want to say I've read that 315's can be tucked in the rear.
Nice vette btw. I've been on the fence about trading in mine for a used one plus a truck/jeep, but we'll probably have a child in the next year or two. I keep trying to convince myself the Stang will stay in the family longer, especially since I saw that Simpson makes baby seats.
On topic though, iROK, you'd probably be better off with a smaller rim size assuming the 18's you choose aren't boulders. To step up to lighter forged wheels you'll spend money that could be better utilized on the eventual GT trade-in or for the performance enhancement on your v6. I likely wouldn't have purchased them myself; they were part of the package already on mine. I've seen some deep dish 18's that look pretty sick too. I want to say I've read that 315's can be tucked in the rear.
Last edited by ultamax; Nov 6, 2008 at 11:06 PM.
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LOL Aww, how cute, acting like a turkey right before Thanksgiving. The rubber is from the Rosso series, and my sig hadn't been changed since I traded in the '05.
Nice vette btw. I've been on the fence about trading in mine for a used one plus a truck/jeep, but we'll probably have a child in the next year or two. I keep trying to convince myself the Stang will stay in the family longer, especially since I saw that Simpson makes baby seats.
On topic though, iROK, you'd probably be better off with a smaller rim size assuming the 18's you choose aren't boulders. To step up to lighter forged wheels you'll spend money that could be better utilized on the eventual GT trade-in or for the performance enhancement on your v6. I likely wouldn't have purchased them myself; they were part of the package already on mine. I've seen some deep dish 18's that look pretty sick too. I want to say I've read that 315's can be tucked in the rear.
Nice vette btw. I've been on the fence about trading in mine for a used one plus a truck/jeep, but we'll probably have a child in the next year or two. I keep trying to convince myself the Stang will stay in the family longer, especially since I saw that Simpson makes baby seats.
On topic though, iROK, you'd probably be better off with a smaller rim size assuming the 18's you choose aren't boulders. To step up to lighter forged wheels you'll spend money that could be better utilized on the eventual GT trade-in or for the performance enhancement on your v6. I likely wouldn't have purchased them myself; they were part of the package already on mine. I've seen some deep dish 18's that look pretty sick too. I want to say I've read that 315's can be tucked in the rear.
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Ok so any manufacturer that puts some tires on a ferarri is ferrari grade rubber? uh huh. I have also seen a lot of ferrari grade rims too.....I guess. Hell my wheels are "ferrari grade" rubber too! lol
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I might even be able to run a simulation or three to put some numbers on this.
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