20's on a V6 Mustang... issues?
10-30-2009, 01:30 PM
#4
6th Gear Member
First, 20" wheels are typically much heavier than the stock 17' and 18", thus the potential sluggish feel. Not everyone's "butt dyno" is sensitive so some may not notice.
Second, going to a 20" wheel will pretty much drive you into a series 35 tire to maintain SOME semblence of the stock tire OD to maintain the tire's revs per mile and speedo accuracy. 35 series tires have even less sidewall than the not so desireable 55 series stock tires. Besides affecting handling (again, not a concern to some), quite a few people don't care for the "rubber band on a wagon wheel" or "in the hood" look (and again, some do). IMO, going with less sidewall takes away from the retro look of the S197 which is one of the biggest reasons for everyones, young and old, fascination with it.
Second, going to a 20" wheel will pretty much drive you into a series 35 tire to maintain SOME semblence of the stock tire OD to maintain the tire's revs per mile and speedo accuracy. 35 series tires have even less sidewall than the not so desireable 55 series stock tires. Besides affecting handling (again, not a concern to some), quite a few people don't care for the "rubber band on a wagon wheel" or "in the hood" look (and again, some do). IMO, going with less sidewall takes away from the retro look of the S197 which is one of the biggest reasons for everyones, young and old, fascination with it.
Last edited by Nuke; 10-30-2009 at 02:22 PM. Reason: can't spell for chit...
10-30-2009, 02:20 PM
#5
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Washington
Posts: 419
First, 20" wheels are typically much heavier than the stock 17' and 18", thus the potential sluggish feel. Not everyone's "butt dyno" is sensitive so some may not notice.
Second, going to a 20" wheel will pretty much drive you into a series 35 tire to maintain SOME semblence of the stock tire OD to maintain the tire's revs per mile and speedo accuracy. 35 series tires have even less sidewall than the not so desireable 55 series stock tires. Besides affecting handling (again, not a concern to some), quite a few people don't care for the "rubber band on a wagon wheel" or "in the hood" look (and again, some do). IMO, going with less sidewall takes away from the retro look of the S197 which is one of the biggest reasons for everyones, young and old, facination with it.
Second, going to a 20" wheel will pretty much drive you into a series 35 tire to maintain SOME semblence of the stock tire OD to maintain the tire's revs per mile and speedo accuracy. 35 series tires have even less sidewall than the not so desireable 55 series stock tires. Besides affecting handling (again, not a concern to some), quite a few people don't care for the "rubber band on a wagon wheel" or "in the hood" look (and again, some do). IMO, going with less sidewall takes away from the retro look of the S197 which is one of the biggest reasons for everyones, young and old, facination with it.
10-30-2009, 02:25 PM
#6
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MO
Posts: 3,234
First, 20" wheels are typically much heavier than the stock 17' and 18", thus the potential sluggish feel. Not everyone's "butt dyno" is sensitive so some may not notice.
Second, going to a 20" wheel will pretty much drive you into a series 35 tire to maintain SOME semblence of the stock tire OD to maintain the tire's revs per mile and speedo accuracy. 35 series tires have even less sidewall than the not so desireable 55 series stock tires. Besides affecting handling (again, not a concern to some), quite a few people don't care for the "rubber band on a wagon wheel" or "in the hood" look (and again, some do). IMO, going with less sidewall takes away from the retro look of the S197 which is one of the biggest reasons for everyones, young and old, fascination with it.
Second, going to a 20" wheel will pretty much drive you into a series 35 tire to maintain SOME semblence of the stock tire OD to maintain the tire's revs per mile and speedo accuracy. 35 series tires have even less sidewall than the not so desireable 55 series stock tires. Besides affecting handling (again, not a concern to some), quite a few people don't care for the "rubber band on a wagon wheel" or "in the hood" look (and again, some do). IMO, going with less sidewall takes away from the retro look of the S197 which is one of the biggest reasons for everyones, young and old, fascination with it.
plus.. if you hit a pothole even slightly at an angle (with low profile tires)..... get ready to buy a new rim.
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11-02-2009, 09:26 AM
#8
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 127
I HAVE HAD 20'S FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS. THE RIMS HAD CRACKED ABOUT 10 TIMES BECAUSE OF POT HOLES TOTALLING IN $800 OF WELDING TO THE RIMS! BUT EVER SINCE I BOUGHT NEW THICKER TIRES I HAVENT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WATSOEVER.
OVERALL: I COULD HAVE SAVED $800
SO I WOULD SUGGEST "18
20' IS JUST NOT THE WAY TO GO!
OVERALL: I COULD HAVE SAVED $800
SO I WOULD SUGGEST "18
20' IS JUST NOT THE WAY TO GO!
11-02-2009, 09:49 AM
#9
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 5,104
*disclaimer*
This is my opion and is not directed at all 20's
*/disclaimber*
I have seen some good looking 20's, but if you don't get the right rim or tire, they just don't look as good as a nice set of 18's
This is my opion and is not directed at all 20's
*/disclaimber*
I have seen some good looking 20's, but if you don't get the right rim or tire, they just don't look as good as a nice set of 18's
11-02-2009, 09:39 PM
#10
First, 20" wheels are typically much heavier than the stock 17' and 18", thus the potential sluggish feel. Not everyone's "butt dyno" is sensitive so some may not notice.
Second, going to a 20" wheel will pretty much drive you into a series 35 tire to maintain SOME semblence of the stock tire OD to maintain the tire's revs per mile and speedo accuracy. 35 series tires have even less sidewall than the not so desireable 55 series stock tires. it.
Second, going to a 20" wheel will pretty much drive you into a series 35 tire to maintain SOME semblence of the stock tire OD to maintain the tire's revs per mile and speedo accuracy. 35 series tires have even less sidewall than the not so desireable 55 series stock tires. it.
Other than looks, what makes a 55 series tire less desirable?