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Old 05-09-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Unhappy How large of a wheel + tire package can i use?

I have a 2007 Mustang GT/CS. Suspension and everything is all stock. I want to replace my rims and tires to try and fill in some of that gap in my wheelhouse. I have 18's right now and wheen i am making a hard turn (only under 5 mph) its seems to rub now. How can i get rid of this and still go with a larger tire & how big do you suggest I go without loosing a lot of speed/power?
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It's rubbing with OEM wheels and tires? Something's not right. You can safely go to a 255-45-18 on 9" fronts. The rear can easily support a 305 width on a 10" rim.
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the bigger you go you end up loosing speed/power, because you are adding weight/extra diameter and laterally you are change gear ratio. id say go 24s
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i'll probably end up just going with another set of 18's. i like the style rim that i have now just getting tired of them. i would like to do the torque thrush style, the black centers with the deep dish chrome ring around them.
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check these out, i think the guy bought them from tirerack...

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LOVE THE STYLE! I would just like to find ones that have a deeper dish on them.
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