[BML]

Ford Accessories.Com suggests that only a 17" wheel should be used on 05 Stand GT. The other sites don't suggest this & give you options for the various years and bigger wheels. Am I going to run into trouble or need to make modification if I buy a 18 x 8.5 wheel. Then, I need to know what the difference between wheel #6R3Z-1007-L and wheel # M-1007-S1885B*? The first part number listed is from ford accessories and the second one is from Ford racing. The wheel from ford racing are 170.00 dollars and The wheel from ford accessories is 210.00 dollars and I want to know if there is a difference and if so what it is.because they look the exact same. Also the wheel from ford accessories was not recommended for a 05. THese are black 18in bullitts and if anyone has pictures of 18in black bullitts could you post them. Thanks any help will be appreciated BML

[stlwagon]

You won't have any issues with an 18" wheel. 18s have been an option since 06. I run 18x10 in back and 18x9 in front.

[travelers]

+1 on the 18s. Thats what mine came with. Polished 18''

[Brent05redfire]

18's are a great option. does anyone have the range in backspacing you can use for 18's and 20's?

[travelers]

18x9" the back spacing +34mm
18x10" +45mm

Thats from American Muscle.

[BML]

Thanks for the replies. It is good to know I can get 18in wheels without having to do any modifications! Any other help will be appreciated! BML

[a_campbell]

well what about 20s... any opinion on those? i had looked at some but i dont know if other people think they are too big. i think they look pretty good on the GT500KR...

[travelers]

Yes you can get 20s in there also if you stay with the same back spacing. The ride quality goes down with the really low profile tires. I don't personally like them but thats just me.

[beav]

I just bought a set of 20X10, 35 offset, American Racing Shelby Chrome Torque Thrusts, and I'm trying to decide what tire to run. They are wider than I was looking for but the price was right... I'll admit that I'm going to 20's for the looks. 18's don't really fill the wheel well, imo.

I've been running 18 AFS Mach I type wheels. They are getting a little weather worn, from road salt.

Image of my new wheels - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

AFS wheels - Image - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

[travelers]

Originally Posted by beav

I just bought a set of 20X10, 35 offset, American Racing Shelby Chrome Torque Thrusts, and I'm trying to decide what tire to run. They are wider than I was looking for but the price was right... I'll admit that I'm going to 20's for the looks. 18's don't really fill the wheel well, imo.

I've been running 18 AFS Mach I type wheels. They are getting a little weather worn, from road salt.

Image of my new wheels - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

AFS wheels - Image - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

That offset might be a problem on the back.

[stlwagon]

It's the tire that fills the wheel well, not the rim

[travelers]

Originally Posted by stlwagon

It's the tire that fills the wheel well, not the rim

Unless you put 20s or 22s. I saw a SUV last week with I think they were 24s with wide spokes and it reminded me of the older big hub caps.

[beav]

Originally Posted by travelers

That offset might be a problem on the back.

Believe me I have been concerned about the clearances, but I thought it would be the front where I might have problems...

I got a good price on these or I wouldn't have bought them. If I have to spacer some wheels, or even buy a matching pair with different offset, no biggy. I paid a little over 1/2 price for them and they are new in the box...

[stlwagon]

Originally Posted by travelers

Unless you put 20s or 22s. I saw a SUV last week with I think they were 24s with wide spokes and it reminded me of the older big hub caps.

Even a 20 with a rubber band tire isn't going to fill the well.

[travelers]

Good deals are only a good deal if you can use them. I hope it works out for you.