20 inch wheels / 99-04 Mustangs
#1
20 inch wheels / 99-04 Mustangs
I would like to get some info on 20 inch wheels fitting 99-04 Mustangs.
Many people have this size and have lowered Mustangs, yet, some websites sell them and some don't. For example, American Muscle doesn't sell Razor wheels in 20 inch for 99-04 Mustangs but sells them for 06+ Mustangs and they say they don't recommend this size for 99-04 Mustangs, however Cruizin Concepts does sell them in 20 inch for 99-04 Mustangs.
Anyone with actual personal experience of owning 20 inch wheels know if they're any issues with 99-04 Mustangs, like, rubbing issues ect.
I just want to know if they will fit and if so how big of a tire can I get, I was wanting to go with 285, all around.
Like I said I know lots of people have this size on 99-04 Mustangs (Razors included) but I don't know if they did anything special to get them on their Mustang. Basically will they screw on like my 17 inch ready to go?
Any knowledge on the subject would be great. Oh yeah if you have 20 inch wheels post some picks, especially Shelby Razors.
Many people have this size and have lowered Mustangs, yet, some websites sell them and some don't. For example, American Muscle doesn't sell Razor wheels in 20 inch for 99-04 Mustangs but sells them for 06+ Mustangs and they say they don't recommend this size for 99-04 Mustangs, however Cruizin Concepts does sell them in 20 inch for 99-04 Mustangs.
Anyone with actual personal experience of owning 20 inch wheels know if they're any issues with 99-04 Mustangs, like, rubbing issues ect.
I just want to know if they will fit and if so how big of a tire can I get, I was wanting to go with 285, all around.
Like I said I know lots of people have this size on 99-04 Mustangs (Razors included) but I don't know if they did anything special to get them on their Mustang. Basically will they screw on like my 17 inch ready to go?
Any knowledge on the subject would be great. Oh yeah if you have 20 inch wheels post some picks, especially Shelby Razors.
Last edited by I Drive...; 02-09-2012 at 09:56 PM.
#4
20's
18's
The 18's look better I know these are different wheels than you are asking about but the proportions of this car go well with 18's and bad with 20's regardless of design.
as for tire you can fit 285's on the back but they will rub up front
best bet is to do 255's all around and have the option to rotate your tires
18's
The 18's look better I know these are different wheels than you are asking about but the proportions of this car go well with 18's and bad with 20's regardless of design.
as for tire you can fit 285's on the back but they will rub up front
best bet is to do 255's all around and have the option to rotate your tires
#6
I'd just want to know from experienced people (People who actually put 20's on their 99-04 Mustangs) if they're any issues in doing it.
Oh and I have never seen 19's for sale anywhere.
#7
20's
18's
The 18's look better I know these are different wheels than you are asking about but the proportions of this car go well with 18's and bad with 20's regardless of design.
as for tire you can fit 285's on the back but they will rub up front
best bet is to do 255's all around and have the option to rotate your tires
18's
The 18's look better I know these are different wheels than you are asking about but the proportions of this car go well with 18's and bad with 20's regardless of design.
as for tire you can fit 285's on the back but they will rub up front
best bet is to do 255's all around and have the option to rotate your tires
See when I look at those pic's I think the top one looks way better, they fit better, the gap between the wheel arch and the wheel is just so nice looking with the 20's. The 18's don't look horrible, they look, normal, average, what everyone has already, the 20's stand out. I 'm glad you posted the pic so people in this thread can see for themselves. I have 17 inch SVT wheels now and I just think they aren't as noticeable as 20's can be.
#8
Good luck finding anyone who actually does that most people don't.
you won't find anyone on this forum with 20's on a 99-04
Last edited by Lazerred6; 02-11-2012 at 07:39 PM.
#10
See when I look at those pic's I think the top one looks way better, they fit better, the gap between the wheel arch and the wheel is just so nice looking with the 20's. The 18's don't look horrible, they look, normal, average, what everyone has already, the 20's stand out. I 'm glad you posted the pic so people in this thread can see for themselves. I have 17 inch SVT wheels now and I just think they aren't as noticeable as 20's can be.
But it's your car... so do what you want. I think 18's and good lowering springs will make you happy, and your performace wouldn't be killed, like the 20's would do.
Show us a pic of how your car looks now...
#11
I have to revise what I said....... Most 20's look bad on 99-04's but after finding this I think the Razors may be an exception because of the way the interior of the rim is designed.
I still think you will run into issues with ride quality (and rubbing if you put on to wide a tire)
ignore the stupid body kit the wheels look good
I still think you will run into issues with ride quality (and rubbing if you put on to wide a tire)
ignore the stupid body kit the wheels look good
#13
You don't want 20's. I had em before and traded them a year later. It made my car feel like a truck, 20's are wayy to bulky for the new edges. My handling sucked, my braking sucked, my acceleration sucked, my MPG on the highway improved, but thats the only good thing. Also, they don't really fix the gap like you think, because mine looked the same just a foot higher off the ground. If you seen a lowered car with 18's you would change your mind.
#14
Well what I mean is in general if its the same wheel and both are lowered to the same height the one with 20's will look better because it fits the car shape better, imo.
#15
your still going to lose ride quality and performance as stated above. But hey if you like it go for it. It is your car afterall.
#16
Well I spent a lot of time googling and searching forums for 99-04 Mustangs with 20 inch wheels and I have found a ton of New Edge Mustangs similar to the ones in this form (all stock though) with 20 inch wheels and they looked awesome. I have 17's on now, and I think they look too small, I like how the newer Mustangs look with 20's and I think New Edge Mustangs can actually pull if off and when the do it looks so much better than any 18 I have ever seen. I am totally aware some look horrible but I think it's really all in what wheel you choose, like Lazerred6 said no New Edge looked good but then he saw that black Mustang with the Razors and now he knows what I mean, I also think that car looks sick.
#17
I have read this statement on like 10 forums haha when people posted asking the same type question.
I would put 30 inch wheels on my car if I though it looked good, so yeah I know what you mean.
#18
You don't want 20's. I had em before and traded them a year later. It made my car feel like a truck, 20's are wayy to bulky for the new edges. My handling sucked, my braking sucked, my acceleration sucked, my MPG on the highway improved, but thats the only good thing. Also, they don't really fix the gap like you think, because mine looked the same just a foot higher off the ground. If you seen a lowered car with 18's you would change your mind.
#19
You don't want 20's. I had em before and traded them a year later. It made my car feel like a truck, 20's are wayy to bulky for the new edges. My handling sucked, my braking sucked, my acceleration sucked, my MPG on the highway improved, but thats the only good thing. Also, they don't really fix the gap like you think, because mine looked the same just a foot higher off the ground. If you seen a lowered car with 18's you would change your mind.
#20
I have to revise what I said....... Most 20's look bad on 99-04's but after finding this I think the Razors may be an exception because of the way the interior of the rim is designed.
I still think you will run into issues with ride quality (and rubbing if you put on to wide a tire)
ignore the stupid body kit the wheels look good
I still think you will run into issues with ride quality (and rubbing if you put on to wide a tire)
ignore the stupid body kit the wheels look good
#21
I still think you will run into issues with ride quality (and rubbing if you put on to wide a tire)
What are you basing this off though because it is a subject I see many different opinions on, some say rubbing "could happen" but I have read that people with 20's that are the same as this say no rubbing issues at all occur. Plus Cruizin Concepts sells them in 20's for 99-04 mustangs so I would assume they must fit.
What are you basing this off though because it is a subject I see many different opinions on, some say rubbing "could happen" but I have read that people with 20's that are the same as this say no rubbing issues at all occur. Plus Cruizin Concepts sells them in 20's for 99-04 mustangs so I would assume they must fit.
#22
#23
http://customerpics.americanmuscle.c.../sku/28051.php
The red stang in this link is the perfect example of why 20's make a 99-04 Mustang look as good as it can look. No substitutes.
The red stang in this link is the perfect example of why 20's make a 99-04 Mustang look as good as it can look. No substitutes.
#24
Well they do fit, I did have rubbing issues with 255's while turning. And I bet that car up there is lowered. I'll post one even though I'm embarrassed.
Compare those to this....
Compare those to this....
Last edited by krenogin; 02-16-2012 at 08:15 AM.
#28
Those wheels were 20x8, and they would rub at close to full lock. It rubbed the paint off of my frame too. But unless u dont lower ur car u will end up with a 4x4 looking mustang. When I changed back to my mach 1's for winter I would sometimes fall getting into my car because it was such a big difference in height. I strongly advise you dont get 20's because it will really make the car all for looks and loose all of the performance. I couldnt hang curves without having sway in the suspension and throwing me around inside the car, it took me forever to stop, and my v6 lost a lot of acceleration, I couldnt imagine going with wider and heavier 20's. But its all your decision man, i had em and the guys on here saved my *** and helped me have one of the best looking mustangs around.