I need some opinions about Rims

GinRox · 02-22-2008, 06:44 AM

Yea I am a girl and Know NOTHING about rims and tires. In fact this in my first time buying rims or tires. HA Anyways. So I got a 2000 Mustang GT with a stalker body kit on it. I need to know what size rims and tires would look best. I am not planning on lowering it anytime soon. Also do I need spacers?

cre8787 · 02-22-2008, 08:42 AM

First- Welcome.

My first bit of advice is shop at americanmuscle.com. They have free shipping on most orders, offer competitve prices, and mount and balance wheels and tires for free if you order from them.
It depends on the color of your car. If it's a darker color (black, blue, green) go with chrome bullits or FR500's. If it's a lighter color (silver, white, grey)
go with black wheels.

Heres a link to american muscle's wheels
http://www.americanmuscle.com/99-04-...eels-rims.html

In my opinion, go with 17x9" wheels in the front and 18x10[.5]" in the back.

As for spacers, it depends mostly of the backspacing of the wheel and the size tire you are putting on the back. Unless you are running a 305 size tire or larger on the back wheel you sould be fine. More than likely you will not need spacers.
Hope i helped

3.8for the win · 02-22-2008, 08:51 AM

17x9" wheels in the front will rub just so you know.

GinRox · 02-22-2008, 09:25 AM

I really like these....
http://www.americanmuscle.com/fr500wheels.html

What do you mean by rub? I was gonna get 18.9 on all four..do i need to do something different?

Steeda97 · 02-22-2008, 10:05 AM

Post some pictures of your car and we'll give you our opinion on what would look best. Size wise, color, style, everything. Otherwise its a shot in the dark.

'02SilverBullet · 02-22-2008, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.8for the win

17x9" wheels in the front will rub just so you know.

Ummm Whaaa? is 17x9 the stock size? Umm wait it may be 17x8.5.... Either way. It wont rub with the right sized tires.

I like the 18x9s myself. the bigger rims will help fill that fender gap above the wheel. thats what im running on my 02 and I also ordered them with the tires from americanmuscle. Just order from them wich ever you choose and get the recomended tire size that they offer and you wont regret it.

What ever wheels size you choose (18x9s or 17x9s) please.... PLEASE... and I know its whats (supposed to be) hot. Please dont go and put 20 inch rims or bigger on that thing! 18 inch max IMO.

cre8787 · 02-22-2008, 10:25 AM

17X9 will not rub. I run a 275 on the front with a 17x9" tire... no problems with rubbing.

What color is your car so we can give better opinions?

18x9 in the front is fine- it will not rub. I recom going for an 18x10[.5] in the rear. You will be able to fit bigger tires and you will also get a deep dish.

3.8for the win · 02-22-2008, 10:31 AM

ok so what size tires should i run if put 17x9 fr550s in the front and 17x10 in the back to i dont rub?

cre8787 · 02-22-2008, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.8for the win

ok so what size tires should i run if put 17x9 fr550s in the front and 17x10 in the back to i dont rub?

I would go with 275's or less in the front and 295's or less in the back. For your setup, a 245 in the front and a 275 in the rear will be fine. If you feel funny about using 2 different sized tires than go with 255's or 265's all around.

3.8for the win · 02-22-2008, 12:21 PM

its not going to rub if i run the 275's in the front and 295's in the back right?

cre8787 · 02-22-2008, 12:47 PM

Not at all. Im running that same set up and no rubbing.

GinRox · 02-22-2008, 01:21 PM

I don't have a picture right now, but its black. In fact, still in the shop getting a brand new paint job. I think ill just try the 18X9 all the way around and if it rubs ill get the spacers..

cre8787 · 02-22-2008, 01:23 PM

Get chrome with a black car.... you'll thank me later.

PColav6 · 02-22-2008, 02:21 PM

My 275s rub upfront on a 17x9...FYI. Did it the same before and after lowering, not a big deal, though. Steering rack eliminator can fix that problem.

'02SilverBullet · 02-22-2008, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GinRox

I don't have a picture right now, but its black. In fact, still in the shop getting a brand new paint job. I think ill just try the 18X9 all the way around and if it rubs ill get the spacers..

NOW your talkin! Get the 18x9 in front with 265 tire and get the 18x10 out back with a 315 tire. Get em from american muscle and do the recomended tire sizes. Thats the best-est easiest way there is.

01FR500 · 02-22-2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '02SilverBullet

NOW your talkin! Get the 18x9 in front with 265 tire and get the 18x10 out back with a 315 tire. Get em from american muscle and do the recomended tire sizes. Thats the best-est easiest way there is.

I agree with this. I have 18x9s now and will be buying two 18x10 from americanmuscle.com when I get new tires. I will run 265 in the front, 295+ in the rear. My stock rims are 17x9 with 275s and I don't have any tire rub issues. As for the color of the rims, that is up to you. I have chrome rims for my black car, sometimes wish I had black rims. I like the look of my grey stock rims aswell.

Dave04Mustang · 02-22-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GinRox

I don't have a picture right now, but its black. In fact, still in the shop getting a brand new paint job. I think ill just try the 18X9 all the way around and if it rubs ill get the spacers..

yeah 18" rims will look nice no bigger than that. On a black car chrome looks the best in my opinion.

GinRox · 02-25-2008, 08:39 AM

Ok So I got the Chrome FR500. I got 18X9 on for the front and 18X10 for the back...Thanks for helping me!!!!

http://www.americanmuscle.com/frchwh1.html

GinRox · 02-25-2008, 08:54 AM

I will be posting pics of my car next week! soooo excited! American Muscle have pretty fast shipping?

HokieStang00 · 02-25-2008, 09:16 AM

Yes. They do good work over there. Not to mention it's shipped for free.

cre8787 · 02-25-2008, 11:54 AM

You will be very thankful for the wider wheels in the back. Congrads. Now all you need is some fat tires.

00whtgt · 02-25-2008, 04:01 PM

In my opinion 18" Chrome FR500's would look sweet!! 18x9 in front and 18x10 in the rear FTW!!

02-22-2008, 06:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
GinRox Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 6	I need some opinions about Rims Yea I am a girl and Know NOTHING about rims and tires. In fact this in my first time buying rims or tires. HA Anyways. So I got a 2000 Mustang GT with a stalker body kit on it. I need to know what size rims and tires would look best. I am not planning on lowering it anytime soon. Also do I need spacers?

02-22-2008, 08:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
cre8787 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 158	First- Welcome. My first bit of advice is shop at americanmuscle.com. They have free shipping on most orders, offer competitve prices, and mount and balance wheels and tires for free if you order from them. It depends on the color of your car. If it's a darker color (black, blue, green) go with chrome bullits or FR500's. If it's a lighter color (silver, white, grey) go with black wheels. Heres a link to american muscle's wheels http://www.americanmuscle.com/99-04-...eels-rims.html In my opinion, go with 17x9" wheels in the front and 18x10[.5]" in the back. As for spacers, it depends mostly of the backspacing of the wheel and the size tire you are putting on the back. Unless you are running a 305 size tire or larger on the back wheel you sould be fine. More than likely you will not need spacers. Hope i helped __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1- M112 Eaton Supercharger (Stock Pullies/Unported/Stock Bottem End/Stock Heat Exchanger/Cobra Tank and Pumps), 4.10's, SCT Custom Tunned by Excessive Motorsports, SLP 2 w/ Mac Catted H, H&R Sport Springs (Uninstalled), BFG KDW2 295's. Dyno Numbers- 442.31hp and 386.03tq Track Numbers- 13.014 @ 115.45 w/ 2.200 60ft (Track Wet) Progress Pictures: http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c2.../Eaton%20Swap/ Last edited by cre8787 : 02-22-2008 at 08:44 AM.

02-22-2008, 08:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
3.8for the win 2000 torch red sixer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,018	17x9" wheels in the front will rub just so you know. __________________ 2000 v6 mustang mods mac cat-back mach 1 chin spoiler smoked clear corner headlights FR500s black center caps 8inch shorty antenna what will be next?

02-22-2008, 09:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
GinRox Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 6	I'm thinking..... I really like these.... http://www.americanmuscle.com/fr500wheels.html What do you mean by rub? I was gonna get 18.9 on all four..do i need to do something different?

02-22-2008, 10:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
cre8787 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 158	17X9 will not rub. I run a 275 on the front with a 17x9" tire... no problems with rubbing. What color is your car so we can give better opinions? 18x9 in the front is fine- it will not rub. I recom going for an 18x10[.5] in the rear. You will be able to fit bigger tires and you will also get a deep dish. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1- M112 Eaton Supercharger (Stock Pullies/Unported/Stock Bottem End/Stock Heat Exchanger/Cobra Tank and Pumps), 4.10's, SCT Custom Tunned by Excessive Motorsports, SLP 2 w/ Mac Catted H, H&R Sport Springs (Uninstalled), BFG KDW2 295's. Dyno Numbers- 442.31hp and 386.03tq Track Numbers- 13.014 @ 115.45 w/ 2.200 60ft (Track Wet) Progress Pictures: http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c2.../Eaton%20Swap/ Last edited by cre8787 : 02-22-2008 at 10:28 AM.

02-22-2008, 10:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
3.8for the win 2000 torch red sixer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,018	ok so what size tires should i run if put 17x9 fr550s in the front and 17x10 in the back to i dont rub? __________________ 2000 v6 mustang mods mac cat-back mach 1 chin spoiler smoked clear corner headlights FR500s black center caps 8inch shorty antenna what will be next?

02-22-2008, 12:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
3.8for the win 2000 torch red sixer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,018	its not going to rub if i run the 275's in the front and 295's in the back right? __________________ 2000 v6 mustang mods mac cat-back mach 1 chin spoiler smoked clear corner headlights FR500s black center caps 8inch shorty antenna what will be next?

02-22-2008, 12:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
cre8787 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 158	Not at all. Im running that same set up and no rubbing. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1- M112 Eaton Supercharger (Stock Pullies/Unported/Stock Bottem End/Stock Heat Exchanger/Cobra Tank and Pumps), 4.10's, SCT Custom Tunned by Excessive Motorsports, SLP 2 w/ Mac Catted H, H&R Sport Springs (Uninstalled), BFG KDW2 295's. Dyno Numbers- 442.31hp and 386.03tq Track Numbers- 13.014 @ 115.45 w/ 2.200 60ft (Track Wet) Progress Pictures: http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c2.../Eaton%20Swap/

02-22-2008, 01:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
GinRox Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 6	I don't have a picture right now, but its black. In fact, still in the shop getting a brand new paint job. I think ill just try the 18X9 all the way around and if it rubs ill get the spacers..

02-22-2008, 01:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
cre8787 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 158	Get chrome with a black car.... you'll thank me later. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1- M112 Eaton Supercharger (Stock Pullies/Unported/Stock Bottem End/Stock Heat Exchanger/Cobra Tank and Pumps), 4.10's, SCT Custom Tunned by Excessive Motorsports, SLP 2 w/ Mac Catted H, H&R Sport Springs (Uninstalled), BFG KDW2 295's. Dyno Numbers- 442.31hp and 386.03tq Track Numbers- 13.014 @ 115.45 w/ 2.200 60ft (Track Wet) Progress Pictures: http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c2.../Eaton%20Swap/

02-22-2008, 02:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
PColav6 Moo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 3,929	My 275s rub upfront on a 17x9...FYI. Did it the same before and after lowering, not a big deal, though. Steering rack eliminator can fix that problem. __________________

02-25-2008, 08:39 AM	#18 (permalink)
GinRox Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 6	Ok So I got the Chrome FR500. I got 18X9 on for the front and 18X10 for the back...Thanks for helping me!!!! http://www.americanmuscle.com/frchwh1.html

02-25-2008, 08:54 AM	#19 (permalink)
GinRox Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 6	I will be posting pics of my car next week! soooo excited! American Muscle have pretty fast shipping? __________________ ~Girls can drive fast cars too~

02-25-2008, 09:16 AM	#20 (permalink)
HokieStang00 Blackity Black Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 614	Yes. They do good work over there. Not to mention it's shipped for free. __________________

02-25-2008, 11:54 AM	#21 (permalink)
cre8787 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 158	You will be very thankful for the wider wheels in the back. Congrads. Now all you need is some fat tires. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1- M112 Eaton Supercharger (Stock Pullies/Unported/Stock Bottem End/Stock Heat Exchanger/Cobra Tank and Pumps), 4.10's, SCT Custom Tunned by Excessive Motorsports, SLP 2 w/ Mac Catted H, H&R Sport Springs (Uninstalled), BFG KDW2 295's. Dyno Numbers- 442.31hp and 386.03tq Track Numbers- 13.014 @ 115.45 w/ 2.200 60ft (Track Wet) Progress Pictures: http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c2.../Eaton%20Swap/

02-25-2008, 04:01 PM	#22 (permalink)
00whtgt Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 38	In my opinion 18" Chrome FR500's would look sweet!! 18x9 in front and 18x10 in the rear FTW!!

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