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Old 07-29-2007   #1 (permalink)
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Default Wheel size choice for a 2007 Mustang GT Coupe

First, I want to say thanks to all who posted advice on lowering springs for my 2007. Now I have a question on wheel size to enhance my 07. I want to use 18" wheels and I am thinking of 18 x 8 in front and 18 x 10 in the rear because I want the rear wheel space to be filled out without rubbing the fender wells. I see where there are sizes from 18 x 7.5 to 18 x 8 to 18 x 9.5 and I want some advice from owners who are satisfied with the look and size choice they made. I would appreciate your including the tire sizes you used as well. My favorite tire are Sumitomo, Fuzion, Toyo, Nitto and BFg's. I am not going to use the factory wheels because I bought the cheapo 17" the car came with and they are ugly!
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I'm running 275-40-18 Sumitomos on 18x10s in back and 255-45-18s on 18x9s in front. Very satisfied (even though I can't rotate my tires)
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I ordered my stang with the cheap 17" wheels also...put a whopping 10 miles on them on the ride home from the dealer and put the new tires and wheels on that were waiting in the garage. I went with 18x8 wheels with 255/45/18 BFG KDW2s...I regret it. Should have went with 18x9.5s. Always liked BFGs, had them on every vehicle i have ever owned, but these tires feel like they hook up too much. Nitto 555s will be my next tire..
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