Going from 17" to 18" wheel?

08DarkCandyGT · 03-13-2009

Do you need anything special to go from a 17" wheel to an 18"? Do you need wheel stops? Do you need to change the size of wheel in computer?

johnnshepherd · 03-13-2009

nope, just new tires.

Red Rocket · 03-13-2009

I went from the stock 17" wheels to 18" GT500-style wheels... depending on what size tire you get, you may need to reprogram to computer to accomodate the new circumference relative to mileage.

2Manystangs · 03-13-2009

I would just look for a complete set of wheels and tires on Ebay, there are lots of people selling factory take offs, Shelby GT 500s are nice and you know you are getting good factory quality...then just bolt them up and sell the ones you have...good luck, car should look and handle better

FreddieC · 03-13-2009

+1 on the post above. I was able to buy a take off wheels and tires from a brand new GT500. I bought the set for $900.00 and it only has 40miles on it. The guy I bought it from replace his with some really nice Alcoa's.

08DarkCandyGT · 03-13-2009

Im getting 18" bullitts from a CS/GT. Just wondering if i need to do anything special when i go from 18"s from 17"s?

Stoenr · 03-13-2009

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Originally Posted by 08DarkCandyGT

Im getting 18" bullitts from a CS/GT. Just wondering if i need to do anything special when i go from 18"s from 17"s?

Nothing at all. Even your lug nuts are the same.

jonmeyer88 · 03-16-2009

hey im looking to go from the stock 17'' bullitts on my 05 gt to an 18"x9" GT-4 rim any suggestions for treads? or maybe change rim size? i was thinking the nitto invos or toyo proxes