I am looking into getting 20" rims, but I am not sure which style to go with? I know that I want chrome but that is about it. So post up some pics so that I can get some ideas goin'!! Please state type of rim/tire size/lowering springs if you have them!!
About a month ago.... I was talking to two Ford engineers who were working on the '13 Stangs. They tested all sorts of tires and rims (they were interested in the BF's on my ride, I guess they had considered em at one time)... they told me what many know to be true. Over 18" rims, your just adding unsprung weight. The 20's look good... but consider if looks are all you want.
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-Sold 95 Gt:11.61 @ 120.88mph(Kenne Bell, alum. heads, etc)
-Sold 03 Mach1:7.83 @ 90mph in the 1/8th on a 1.76 60'(N2O and gears)
Just not feelin the 20" wheels. I think a 19 might look perfect, the 18's leave a bit too much gap for me, and the 20's just look too big for my taste.
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yea i do agree with u MadCow, i do get tired of the almost gaudy look i have rarely, but then again, i dont care to look like everybodys' momma's V6 pony package rims either. i concede ur point tho, they are heavy, so an 18 would be best for functionality
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they all look nice guys, mine prolly the most plain of all lol. but yea, i wanna find some BFGoodrich DR's for my rear and replace the fronts after about 15k miles.
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Hey Black Muscle 06, which Eibach springs do you have - the Pro-kit? I'll be replacing my 18" factory polished Bullits with some 20's when it's about time for new tires, and want to get it off the stilts. Do you have any rubbing problems with the Eibachs (I assume it's the Pro-kit), any alignment problems, etc? I love the look of the Bullits, even if they are more understated
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I thought for sure, when I clicked on this thread, that there would be like 1 person with 20" rims on their Mustang.
Sadly I open the thread to see a whole pile of losers that think this looks good, and actually believe this addition to their cars is anything but a complete eyesore.
Whats next, yellow stickers all over it? Spinners? Oh oh, I know, a giant wing?
You people make me want to puke. Nice rap video reject cars, perhaps you all should think about trading your cars in on the Chrysler 300? Those things are chrome compliant vehicles that appear to be more up your collective alleys.
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06 Auto GT: 11.36@127.17mph. MMR 900 short block, Single 70mm turbo, Lethal Performance "ultimate pro fuel system", SCT Tuned at DynoSpeed Racing in Memphis TN.
-Sold 95 Gt:11.61 @ 120.88mph(Kenne Bell, alum. heads, etc)
-Sold 03 Mach1:7.83 @ 90mph in the 1/8th on a 1.76 60'(N2O and gears)
I thought for sure, when I clicked on this thread, that there would be like 1 person with 20" rims on their Mustang.
Sadly I open the thread to see a whole pile of losers that think this looks good, and actually believe this addition to their cars is anything but a complete eyesore.
Whats next, yellow stickers all over it? Spinners? Oh oh, I know, a giant wing?
You people make me want to puke. Nice rap video reject cars, perhaps you all should think about trading your cars in on the Chrysler 300? Those things are chrome compliant vehicles that appear to be more up your collective alleys.
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lol welcome to the year 2007, 17s are for stock 6 bangers and w/ the overall bigger body the s197s have anything smaller looks 4x4ish, why would you hate on them when saleens come with them stock and most super cars run huge wheels. After your comment do you have the balls to post a pic of your car so we can pick it apart and give you our OPINIONS?
P.S. Your an Azzhole lol
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06 Auto GT: 11.36@127.17mph. MMR 900 short block, Single 70mm turbo, Lethal Performance "ultimate pro fuel system", SCT Tuned at DynoSpeed Racing in Memphis TN.
-Sold 95 Gt:11.61 @ 120.88mph(Kenne Bell, alum. heads, etc)
-Sold 03 Mach1:7.83 @ 90mph in the 1/8th on a 1.76 60'(N2O and gears)
to each his own with the wheels, as the proud owner of a new 07 gt all i can say is damn these are good lookin cars. normally not a big fan of big wheels but all of you all's cars look very good...
Hey Black Muscle 06, which Eibach springs do you have - the Pro-kit? I'll be replacing my 18" factory polished Bullits with some 20's when it's about time for new tires, and want to get it off the stilts. Do you have any rubbing problems with the Eibachs (I assume it's the Pro-kit), any alignment problems, etc? I love the look of the Bullits, even if they are more understated
uhh, to be honest with u, i really dont know... thats sad to say, but my dad had it lowered by the dealership, so whatever they did, they never said, but i do know they're eibachs, cuz i took a good look at them when rotating the tires. i do remember they were black, if that helps? sorry man, i havn't really looked into my car's suspension yet, but no, no problems at all with the ride. no noise or scrubbing. i have taken fairly curvy country back-roads at like almost 120mph, and no fears of anything malfunctionin other than me i guess lol.
as for Droppin Chronic dip#####'s dumb@$$, if u dont like what u see, then either one, stab or remove ur eyeballs and do urself a favor, or two, (and this is more pleasant, less complicated method for u senior citizens in denile of the times), just dont come in where ur not welcome. how hard was that Mr. Party-Pooper, huh? obviously pretty difficult for those such as urself who have the maturity of Stewart off of MadTV or the intelligence level of some1 considered legally retarded. y dont u go snort some powder for us all off ur 18 inch "cool" rims, u damn 80's hippie?
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I thought for sure, when I clicked on this thread, that there would be like 1 person with 20" rims on their Mustang.
Sadly I open the thread to see a whole pile of losers that think this looks good, and actually believe this addition to their cars is anything but a complete eyesore.
Whats next, yellow stickers all over it? Spinners? Oh oh, I know, a giant wing?
You people make me want to puke. Nice rap video reject cars, perhaps you all should think about trading your cars in on the Chrysler 300? Those things are chrome compliant vehicles that appear to be more up your collective alleys.
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so what exactly do you drive douchebag??? I'm guessing that you don't have a car half as nice as these. Don't be a loser because your still driving around in your moms honda civic.
I thought for sure, when I clicked on this thread, that there would be like 1 person with 20" rims on their Mustang.
Sadly I open the thread to see a whole pile of losers that think this looks good, and actually believe this addition to their cars is anything but a complete eyesore.
Whats next, yellow stickers all over it? Spinners? Oh oh, I know, a giant wing?
You people make me want to puke. Nice rap video reject cars, perhaps you all should think about trading your cars in on the Chrysler 300? Those things are chrome compliant vehicles that appear to be more up your collective alleys.
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I smell a TROLL ...............
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347gtvert, what wheels, and what springs? I'm pretty sure that's an '06 in the Tungsten Grey, same as mine. BEAUTIFUL!!! Perfect stance and AWESOME wheels
As far as the twerp that mentioned 20's being too big, someone else already mentioned it, but they come stock on the, what, Saleens? Post up pics of your car, then we'll talk.
20's, on anyting '2004 or earlier, I'd agree, TOO BIG! But on the S197, they look like they're right at home, so long as you've lowered the car a bit. For those with 20's and stock springs, LOWER IT a bit! The DO look silly on stock springs (sorry guys, but you know it to be true).
As far as all of the performance arguments - you're right: 17 or 18" wheels will likely perform better in the 1/4 mile, all things held equal. I'm strapping a KB kit to my car, and am not a 1/4 mile or road course racer. I want looks and power, and the right springs, wheels, and this KB kit will give me all of that. I'm just trying to figure out which 20's to go to and which springs will give me the look I want - the power will be there this week!
So 347gtvert, which wheels are those, and what springs are you using?
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Hook a brother up. What size tires? and what offset you running with those wheels...heck, what springs you using to lower it as well. Youve got the stance Im looking for for my new 07.
so what exactly do you drive douchebag??? I'm guessing that you don't have a car half as nice as these. Don't be a loser because your still driving around in your moms honda civic.
Get a life you asshat
"P.S. YOU'RE an Azzhole lol"
"Don't be a loser because YOU'RE still driving around in your moms honda civic"
Figure I'd correct these before continuing, perhaps you guys should spend less time polishing your non-functional chrome and more time learning how to speak and write English properly.
Now for my 'honda civic', strangely it looks nothing like that and has no chrome on it that I can see.
add an http to the front of this - ://img367.imageshack.us/img367/6447/dscn1818cc0.jpg
(haven't been here long enough to post direct URLs)
Note the distinct LACK of chrome and 20" rims that do nothing for performance or handling as any of you could readily admit.
Please let me know if you need me to dig up my dyno slips, more shots of the car or anything else you need to make yourself look even more foolish. 20" rims aren't anything more than attempts at being an attention whore in traffic to idiots that actually think that crap looks good.
Don't forget to remove your GT or other badging so you can put '20"' decals in place of it. Sounds like that's your next logical move.
I laugh at people with their shiny rims that ease themselves around corners and over any crack in the pavement because they are scared of rubbing their low profile - low performance tires and wheels.
347gtvert, what wheels, and what springs? I'm pretty sure that's an '06 in the Tungsten Grey, same as mine. BEAUTIFUL!!! Perfect stance and AWESOME wheels
As far as the twerp that mentioned 20's being too big, someone else already mentioned it, but they come stock on the, what, Saleens? Post up pics of your car, then we'll talk.
20's, on anyting '2004 or earlier, I'd agree, TOO BIG! But on the S197, they look like they're right at home, so long as you've lowered the car a bit. For those with 20's and stock springs, LOWER IT a bit! The DO look silly on stock springs (sorry guys, but you know it to be true).
As far as all of the performance arguments - you're right: 17 or 18" wheels will likely perform better in the 1/4 mile, all things held equal. I'm strapping a KB kit to my car, and am not a 1/4 mile or road course racer. I want looks and power, and the right springs, wheels, and this KB kit will give me all of that. I'm just trying to figure out which 20's to go to and which springs will give me the look I want - the power will be there this week!
So 347gtvert, which wheels are those, and what springs are you using?
I just posted a pic of my car, what do you have to say now?
And I'm not surprised you guys in this thread bring up the Saleen as some sort of defense. That overpriced plastic pile of crap that I blow by in my car is the worst kind of mustang there is. Where do I start with it? Oh that's easy, how about in the ridiculous body kit that doesn't do anything for performance but just adds weight and ugliness. The only reason it looks like that is to hopefully get someone to see the thing, because 99% of them certainly aren't fast. (the super high priced ones are a joke too, more expensive than my car, yet slower.... yeah that makes sense)
So it really doesn't surprise me that the Saleen, all slow and covered in plastic would come stock with 20" rims. In fact, I'd expect that joke of a Mustang to come with nothing but. Maybe next year they can put 22"s on there and really give you guys something to yank your pud about.
it all makes sence to me now lol he has a stock 03 cobra and thinks he's God!
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06 Auto GT: 11.36@127.17mph. MMR 900 short block, Single 70mm turbo, Lethal Performance "ultimate pro fuel system", SCT Tuned at DynoSpeed Racing in Memphis TN.
-Sold 95 Gt:11.61 @ 120.88mph(Kenne Bell, alum. heads, etc)
-Sold 03 Mach1:7.83 @ 90mph in the 1/8th on a 1.76 60'(N2O and gears)
it all makes sence to me now lol he has a stock 03 cobra and thinks he's God!
It's a 2004 Cobra, and it's spelled SENSE. And I never said anything negative about Mustangs, GT or otherwise. I did however comment on 20" rims going on them.
Learn how to read and form an argument, then get back to me.
P.S. It's not stock and is pushing 450rwhp. (no chrome needed to achieve that) I actually sold the chrome rims that came with my car, and got the polished steel ones. Function > floss.
It's a 2004 Cobra, and it's spelled SENSE. And I never said anything negative about Mustangs, GT or otherwise. I did however comment on 20" rims going on them.
Learn how to read and form an argument, then get back to me.
P.S. It's not stock and is pushing 450rwhp. (no chrome needed to achieve that) I actually sold the chrome rims that came with my car, and got the polished steel ones. Function > floss.
oooooo 450!!! that means you bought a pully!!!! whoa! stay away from this guy..... lol i've got that covered and look better doing it.
w/ that 450 have you broke the 13s yet?
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06 Auto GT: 11.36@127.17mph. MMR 900 short block, Single 70mm turbo, Lethal Performance "ultimate pro fuel system", SCT Tuned at DynoSpeed Racing in Memphis TN.
-Sold 95 Gt:11.61 @ 120.88mph(Kenne Bell, alum. heads, etc)
-Sold 03 Mach1:7.83 @ 90mph in the 1/8th on a 1.76 60'(N2O and gears)
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06 Auto GT: 11.36@127.17mph. MMR 900 short block, Single 70mm turbo, Lethal Performance "ultimate pro fuel system", SCT Tuned at DynoSpeed Racing in Memphis TN.
-Sold 95 Gt:11.61 @ 120.88mph(Kenne Bell, alum. heads, etc)
-Sold 03 Mach1:7.83 @ 90mph in the 1/8th on a 1.76 60'(N2O and gears)
lol i was showing you an 05 on 20s beating a 480hp straight axel cobra (w/ no chrome on it). you posted an 05 w/ 17s??
btw, how do i know what the cobra had? It is my brother and it now has a wipple and has went a best of 10.40 @ 137.
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06 Auto GT: 11.36@127.17mph. MMR 900 short block, Single 70mm turbo, Lethal Performance "ultimate pro fuel system", SCT Tuned at DynoSpeed Racing in Memphis TN.
-Sold 95 Gt:11.61 @ 120.88mph(Kenne Bell, alum. heads, etc)
-Sold 03 Mach1:7.83 @ 90mph in the 1/8th on a 1.76 60'(N2O and gears)
lol i was showing you an 05 on 20s beating a 480hp straight axel cobra (w/ no chrome on it). you posted an 05 w/ 17s??
btw, how do i know what the cobra had? It is my brother and it now has a wipple and has went a best of 10.40 @ 137.
And once again, I question (try and stay with me on this, it's hard I know)
Why are you bringing this stuff up when my participation in this thread, and consistent stance in here has only been discussing 20" rims, and my opinion that they don't belong on a Mustang?
Just to keep your pea brain on task : NICKOLI HAS AN AWESOME MUSTANG THAT CAN BEAT MY 2004 COBRA SO BADLY THAT IT WISHES IT WAS NEVER BORN
But I still feel the same about those hideous 20" rims.
Congratulations on losing an argument by not participating in it. I'm done responding to you, it's obvious your parents were brother sister, or at the very least your DNA was pulled from the skimmers and leaf traps of the gene pool.