wheels for 2007 V6 /w pony pkg

[Baz]

I'm looking to change up the wheels on my car since time for new tires. I wanted to check as I heard the standard V6 came with 16" wheels and shouldn't get any larger as there issues with brake caliper clearences. I have a pony Pkg which came with 17"s and want 18s will there be any issue with clearences?

 

[NYstang]

As long as you correct the sidewalls for rim size increase, you shouldnt have any problems.

 

[Baz]

Thanks, I'm looking at picking up the GT500 staggered wheel/tire set from American Muscle, would love to do it now, but unfortunately had to reconsider it now thanks to Emperor Bloomberg and his dark side of taxation probably gonna hurt me bad...

 

[NYstang]

the 07-09 or the 10+?

Look for a set of new take-offs. Normally cost the same or less then the new ones, and come with the goodyears

 

[Baz]

Thanks, I've kept a look out here and ebay, but they are hard to comeby, especially near that price. And my understanding is in 2010 Ford changed the sensor and wasn't compatible with 07-09s, originally I just wanted the wheels n put Pirellis on since I'm very happy with the stock ones, but it was too pricey.

 

[NYstang]

yes, ford did change the sensor. But you can re-use the ones from your stock wheels, or buy new ones.

I wouldnt be dead set on the pirellis- they are good all seasons, but some Nittos, BFG's, or Kumho's will put them to shame

 

[sal jc]

Yeah any '05 -'12 Mustang wheels will fit on your car, you just have to use the '07-'09 sensors.
I just got a set of '09 Bullitt wheels off ebay for mine, put a set of take-off '10 sensors on them yesterday and having the tires mounted tom, Pirelli 245/45-18's
Have my old 17's that I bought for my '06 on now for the winter..
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[Ghostly Echo]

I'm looking to change up the wheels on my car since time for new tires. I wanted to check as I heard the standard V6 came with 16" wheels and shouldn't get any larger as there issues with brake caliper clearences. I have a pony Pkg which came with 17"s and want 18s will there be any issue with clearences?

you can go 9.5" wide and 10" wide in the back if you want in size 18" rims

 

[rw0640]

Thanks, I'm looking at picking up the GT500 staggered wheel/tire set from American Muscle, would love to do it now, but unfortunately had to reconsider it now thanks to Emperor Bloomberg and his dark side of taxation probably gonna hurt me bad...

I got the same set up haven't put them on yet. there shouldn't be any issues with fitment. You looking at the painted ones or the chrome?

 

[Baz]

I'm looking at the Machine black ones. I drive around mostly weekends for fun just looking for soemthing that won't break my bank and don;t know any good tires places around here (north brooklyn). ya Sal JC, I'm doing the same going to use my 17s for winter, after this last one i learned my lesson after being stuck in my parking lot for almost 5 hours.

 

[rw0640]

that's what I went with, the black really makes the aluminum pop. Definitely wrap the stock wheels in snow tires. Did you get stuck with a summer tire or did you have all seasons?

 

[Cheeeto]

Baz, I have a set of Polished Factory Bullets w/BFG's mounted, balanced and they have TPMS, 18" with 8500 miles on them, they are off of 07 GT. $800.00...John

 

[Baz]

@GOMustang, Thanks for the offer, it's a good one but I really like the 2010 Shelby wheels, AM.com has them on their V6 project car and I just fell in love with them.

 

[V6Starship]

As long as you correct the sidewalls for rim size increase, you shouldnt have any problems.

I know this is a old post but it is relivant to my situation. I have o5 Black convert premium with the 16 " machined alloy rims and spinner.
My buddy had an 08 with the GTpremium painted 18" rims that came with the car. He changed rims awhile back then sold car. he has offered me the 18".
I have asked the dealer, and a local tire dealer if there is a problem with 235/50 RZ 18" width 8.80 verses a 16" widt 7.0 or 7.50 between an 05 and 08 suspension ect. NY Stang mentioned sidewall correction .
What would you suggest ? 225/50 ? Or not really mess with the up sized tire. I don't really drive the convertible in the winter so it not a winter summer switch over. In fact the 16" rim will fit my 2010 Scion xB if the sensor from the xB will seat on the Ford rim properly using currrent 16" tires mounted on steel rims. The xB is my all season knock around.
Also I shouldnt need the tire sensor banded to the 08 rim with the 05 model year- correct ?

 

[sal jc]

Rims will fit fine. They are 8.5" wide so shouldn't put 225's on them. leave the 235/50..
Actually 245/45's would reduce the diameter very slightly and be better for the v6, they also fit the wheels much nicer.

'05-06 don't have TPMS

 

[ford20]

IMO a 45 or 40 is a bit tall of a sidewall looks wise. If you are trying to keep a stock tire height for the 18" wheels I would suggest going with a 255/35/18 tire for the 18"s. If these are the ones I am thinking about they are 18x8.5" wheels and you don't really want to go any larger then 255s.

Also you may want to check out latemodelrestoration.com, they have an awesome deal going on right now where they are taking off 12% off of orders of 4 items or more so you could get a good deal on some wheels right now.

 

[V6Starship]

Rims will fit fine. They are 8.5" wide so shouldn't put 225's on them. leave the 235/50..
Actually 245/45's would reduce the diameter very slightly and be better for the v6, they also fit the wheels much nicer.

'05-06 don't have TPMS

Thank you for the quick reply and vote of confidence in a quick buy, dirt cheep situation.
245/45's being "better" for V6 ? can you explain- expand my knowledge V6 vs GT in this area. Suspension clearance differance ?
The rims are painted dark charcoal and in some light looks almost black. Don't know until spring and car comes out of storage and I put one on if makes a major difference. They don't have tires on them so there is room to pick a size but will have to see what tax time brings. We pay
Thanks again- Happy Holidays -BV

 

[sal jc]

better for acceleration. the diameter is closer to the stock 16's.
also better size to fit that rim, better handling and better looking.

those are nice rims, they were only on the '08-09, the 07's were silver.

had a set of bullet wheels on one of mine, same size rim w/ the pzero 245/45-18's

 

[ford20]

Thank you for the quick reply and vote of confidence in a quick buy, dirt cheep situation.
245/45's being "better" for V6 ? can you explain- expand my knowledge V6 vs GT in this area. Suspension clearance differance ?
The rims are painted dark charcoal and in some light looks almost black. Don't know until spring and car comes out of storage and I put one on if makes a major difference. They don't have tires on them so there is room to pick a size but will have to see what tax time brings. We pay
Thanks again- Happy Holidays -BV

Well with the 225/45 wheels you are going to have a tire height of 25.97"

With 225/40 wheels you will have a tire height of 25.06"

With the 245/45 wheels you will have a tire height of 26.68

With 245/40 wheels you will have a tire height of 25.71"

IMO the best tire size would be the 255/45 which would give you a height of 27.03 which is the best tire choice just because it is the same height as the stock tire. Other then different springs, struts and anti-roll bars the V6 and GT's suspension are almost the same.

 

[sal jc]

the stock 215/65-16 are 27" and also weigh less than the 18's
Never go higher in diameter, not even a little bit, always lower.
putting a taller tire is one of the worst things you could do, especially on a 6cyl, it will slow the car down and make it more sluggish.
changing to a taller tire is affectively the same thing as changing your gear ratio to a lower number (higher gear).

Nobody would take out their 3.31 and put in a 2.73..

it's not as extreem as that but it's still the same thing, you should go in the other direction, buy putting a lower profile tire you get the benifit of a slight gear change without having to do one.
stay around 26.5", it's the best diameter for the 4L. you'll feel the difference and it won't affect the speedometer








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