I am talking to a sales guy and I was looking at a 18-8 (r) anf 18-7(f) on my 'stang. He us suggesting a 20-10 / 20-9 combo.

Has anyone encountered problems with this size...he wanted to know the size of my existing tire...they look rather big....but not bad..

Comments please.

ian.

 

I'm not in to 20s, but why would you want to put 18x7 on the car? That's narrower than the OEM 16" wheels on the base model cars.

Why not 18x9 and 18x10 maybe, if you're looking at 18" diameter, or maybe the same widths in 19". The 20s will fit, lots of people have them on the S197 cars. My preference is for an 18 or 19" on them, depends on what look you're after, and if you don't mind having huge heavy wheels on the car. You should also consider what brand and model of tire you want to run, since it may not be available in the size(s) you want.

Tires, look at 255 to 265 width for the front, 275 to 295 width for the rear (if you go with staggered wheel widths).


cheers
Ed N.

 

I went with 20" x 9.5 wide. 255 up front, 285 out back. Forged rims. Love em. BTW they are lighter than the stock 17's I replaced. Also gave a slight increase in ground clearance

 

Thanks for the input. I have decided to go against the 20's. Not sure why..and absolutely no offence to those that have..will stick to the 18s..I am looking at crgars and they do not do 19s for this car.

Thanks.
ian.

 

Good choice. With the 20's it made the rotors look a bit to small. Mind you there are some nice 20's out there

 

Ya stock rotors do look small, but for another 2K or so you can buy the big brake packages...hey its only money right ?

 

Exactly. If I purchased 20's the big brake package would be right behind. Not only that but you would stop in a shorter distance.

 

But when you add the cost of a divorce, it gets pricey and with someone chasing ya, stopping isn't the first thing you think of