Rim size?

[mustangfan]

I hate the stock rims coming on my mustang. I believe it is a 96 v6 with 15's on it. What would be a good rim to replace them with?:idk:

 

[onlycodered]

I'd highly recommend just searching on Craigslist for some used Mustang wheels. I got my 2010 19" Track Pack wheels in mint condition on Craigslist for only $480. Yes that's for ALL FOUR. If you do your research you can get a really nice deal on some good used ones. Just don't rush it. I spent at least a few weeks looking for mine.

Also, I found mine on the Buffalo site so make sure to go to other Craigslist sites for nearby cities. There's also the Classifieds area here on NYM.

Also, in case you didn't know, TireRack and DiscountTireDirect have an area on both of their sites where you can see what certain wheels will look like on your car. That helps quite a bit in finding something that looks good.

 

[mustangfan]

Thanks. What would be a good size?

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[onlycodered]

17" or 18" would be good for your year. Consider yourself lucky as well because tires for my 19's were $180 a piece and those were the cheapest! 17-18 will be much cheaper.

I'd say 18" for looks and 17" for cost-saving. Get something at the very least 8" wide as well.

 

[mustangfan]

Ok I was thinking something that will take 245/45/17 as I like the look.

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[mustangfan]

Plus improved handling too is nice.

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[onlycodered]

Ok I was thinking something that will take 245/45/17 as I like the look.

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In that case I would recommend 8.5 width wheels. I have the 19x8.5 wheels with 255 width but my tires are wider than the wheels because I wanted some cushion if I get too close to a curb.

 

[NYstang]

Code, he has a different model- on the sn95 cars, a 245 was stock and used an 8" wheel. Its easy to find a set of gt takeoff wheels, but the 05+ use different sizing and offset

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[rw0640]

In that case I would recommend 8.5 width wheels. I have the 19x8.5 wheels with 255 width but my tires are wider than the wheels because I wanted some cushion if I get too close to a curb.

I like the wider tire idea, I hate curb rash. Are there drawbacks or fitment issues when using a tire wider than the wheel?