New Stangs need smaller offset for wheel?

Discussion in '2005 - 2009 Specific Tech' started by Mr_Q, Nov 19, 2006.

  1. Mr_Q Founding Member

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    So to get a nice 18x8.5 for front and 18x9.5 for rear we need to look for smaller offsets to keep it flush? Unlike the older cars where you'd go higher?

    New cars +20 or +25
    Old Cars +40 +45

    ????
  2. GT in Detroit New Member

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    Nope just the opposite.

    The pre 05 had a +24mm offset
    The new ones are +35 with a 9 inch rim and +45 with a 10 inch rim…


    Tks
    Jim

    thats what i have, a 18*9 in front with a +35mm. and a 18*10 in back with a +45mm, i run a 295 in back and it is prefectly flush with the top of the wheel well..

    http://www.jimplummer.smugmug.com/gallery/1851716
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    Steeda 18x9.5" +45mm all around here.
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    Your wheels look sweet. Some of the best fitting deep dish bullets I have seen. Where did you get them from and what size tires are you running? I am looking for a set but in silver.
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    Got the rims here http://www.americanmuscle.com/mustangwheels.html

    Looks like they have the silver ones also.

    Im running
    18*9 in front with +35mm offset and 265 35 18 bfgoodrich kdw2's
    18*10 deepdish in back with +45mm offset with 295 35 18 bfgoodrick kdw2's

    Thanks for the compliment...



    Jim

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