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Old 11-05-2008, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by HoorayBeer
i agree. what about 19 inch wheels? are they still good with performance and looks
I love mine, look + performance, tires = $$$$ though...

Originally Posted by nmd55
dont hate on me for saying this, but if u are so concerned with performance why did u get a v6?
Good point
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Old 11-05-2008, 12:00 PM
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you're obviously going to loose alittle bit of performance going to 20's, but IMO they look freakin awesome on our cars with the right wheel/tire set-up, so I'm willing to compromise....the question is, are you?

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Old 11-05-2008, 12:01 PM
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RDSX - Thanks I know but I am looking for something in the 28" tall range, and I have heard that in reality these tires run much closer to 28" even.
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What rims are on that 3rd one 05?
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Old 11-05-2008, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by EagleStroker
What rims are on that 3rd one 05?
Cobra R's, 20x8.5 with a Nitto 255/35/20's all the way around

here's a better picture of them when they were on my car. I think they look better on my firend's.


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Old 11-05-2008, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 05 Mustang
Cobra R's, 20x8.5 with a Nitto 255/35/20's all the way around
Aw hell man, those look awesome. Maybe I need some new summer wheels...
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Originally Posted by MustangGT0405
RDSX - Thanks I know but I am looking for something in the 28" tall range, and I have heard that in reality these tires run much closer to 28" even.
Ok just making sure, I know I would want a 28-29" tall tire, but I also know some people would rather run a small tire and lower the car.
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Old 11-05-2008, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by EagleStroker
Aw hell man, those look awesome. Maybe I need some new summer wheels...
I had them on my car for almost 3 years and they were great! I just needed to put a wider wheel/tire out back and they don't come any wider than 8.5.
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The 20's really open up the rest of your wheels....so be sure you paint your calipers and maybe even get new rotors.

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Originally Posted by nmd55
dont hate on me for saying this, but if u are so concerned with performance why did u get a v6?
No, I won't hate on ya.. but the fact that it's a V6 is EXACTLY WHY I can't sacrifice performance.. I'm trying to make the most of the car I have... if I had a badass GT with 300+ HP, giving up a little acceleration wouldn't be nearly as critical.. BUT even with the GT, I'd still not want to compromise handling and ride comfort..

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your responses; I'm learning from them.
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