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.
Help - Confused on Wheel Purchase - 2005 Mustang GT
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
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+1 on the 18s. Thats what mine came with. Polished 18''
18's are a great option. does anyone have the range in backspacing you can use for 18's and 20's?
18x9" the back spacing +34mm
18x10" +45mm
Thats from American Muscle.
18x10" +45mm
Thats from American Muscle.
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
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...
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.
I bought some 20's
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.
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AFS wheels - Image - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
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.:scratchchinI 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
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.It's the tire that fills the wheel well, not the rim
Believe me I have been concerned about the clearances, but I thought it would be the front where I might have problems...That offset might be a problem on the back.:scratchchin
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...
Even a 20 with a rubber band tire isn't going to fill the well.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.
Good deals are only a good deal if you can use them. I hope it works out for you.
Hey, I do to! I know what you are saying, I have a collection of "good deal" car parts for my 55. One way or the other, I'll post what happens so others can share in my learning experience...
I am running a 10.5" wheel on the rear right now with a 295mm tire. When the rear tires are due to be replaced I am going to have the rears widened to 11.5" and run a 315mm tire. I have already measured everything and it will fit no problem.
Is there a handling degrade when going from factory 18 x 8.5 and goodrich 235ZR50 x 18 tires to 20 x 10.5 and 9s with 315 and 275 Vredesteins. American muscle cautions about 20s. Any experience with this combo. I like the current neutral handling and don't want to screw it up. This is on an '08 GTCS[supposedly 1.5 " lower]. Actually would like the back a little lower still. Thx
I have a 07 GT/CS. Is the back really lower than the GT?.:headscratch:
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The sales literature say 1.5 inches lower, but it doesn't say if its both ends or not
The sales literature say 1.5 inches lower, but it doesn't say if its both ends or not
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