Wheel/Tire Combo Question - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Dempsey · 06-09-2010, 09:41 PM

Hey,

I am new here and sure this has been talked about alot. I am changing up my wheels on my '03 AB Mach and want some help deciding.

I plan to run a black bullitt w/ 18x9 in the front and 18x10 in the rear.

I also want to run a 265/35/18 in the front.

I have debated between the Nitto NT555 and the BFG KDW's.

My original plan was to run a 295/35/18 in the rear....but I do not think the NT555 comes in a 295/35.... A side note is I have heard nitto run small.

The KDW's will run me about $250 more for the setup and I am not sure if I want to do that. Should I run 285/35's? Is there a better size 295? or buy the KDW's?

I would like to keep my speedo as close as possible.

My car has a cobra IRS w/ eibach lowering springs so I want to make sure I don't rub also.

Thanks in advance,
Nick

matab14 · 06-10-2010, 08:40 AM

KDW FTW! In case you weren't sure how I felt already!

CBrowning84 · 06-10-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by matab14

KDW FTW! In case you weren't sure how I felt already!

WHAT HE SAID

KDW > NT555

Personally I would get either the hypercoated FR500's or the black! Bullits are overrated IMO! But do what ya want, it's not my car!

oh, and Hey Nick!

stang03 · 06-10-2010, 09:05 AM

Welcome to the NEWB! hahahah

I have had both, and IMO I would go with the KDW. I have them on the GT right now, running 295/35-18 in the rear and 265/35-18 in the front. They stick like a mo fo and in the rain they are amazing.

Go KDW you won't regret it!

stang03 · 06-10-2010, 09:07 AM

Also, I had 285/35-18 rear and 255/35-18 front on my DSG mach was lowered with H&R SS (lower than the eibach) and I had no rubbing issues.

I would get a 10" rim and throw some 295's on there. It will give you a wide looking stance in the rear on this body style stang!

And I say FR500 FTW....DO NOT put bullits on the Mach!

CBrowning84 · 06-10-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by stang03

And I say FR500 FTW....DO NOT put bullits on the Mach!

yeah bullits go on BULLITS

lol

Dempsey · 06-10-2010, 10:32 AM

Well tell me how you really feel!

I am trying to justify dropping the other $250 on the kdw's...sounds like everyone likes them. Also sounds like the 295's will fit just fine.

Now I just need to finalize my wheels choice....since ya'll are making me go back on what I was thinking.

Dempsey · 06-10-2010, 12:48 PM

WHEELS ARE ORDERED!!

18x9/18x10 Hypercoat FR500's (American Muscle)

265/35 Fronts
285/35 Rears

There Nitto's but there coming from AM ready to run!!!!!

Nick

matab14 · 06-10-2010, 02:14 PM

congrats! lol

stang03 · 06-10-2010, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dempsey

WHEELS ARE ORDERED!!

18x9/18x10 Hypercoat FR500's (American Muscle)

265/35 Fronts
285/35 Rears

There Nitto's but there coming from AM ready to run!!!!!

Nick

That will be nice! post pics when she is done!

06-09-2010, 09:41 PM	#1
Dempsey Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Murray, Ky Posts: 16	Wheel/Tire Combo Question Hey, I am new here and sure this has been talked about alot. I am changing up my wheels on my '03 AB Mach and want some help deciding. I plan to run a black bullitt w/ 18x9 in the front and 18x10 in the rear. I also want to run a 265/35/18 in the front. I have debated between the Nitto NT555 and the BFG KDW's. My original plan was to run a 295/35/18 in the rear....but I do not think the NT555 comes in a 295/35.... A side note is I have heard nitto run small. The KDW's will run me about $250 more for the setup and I am not sure if I want to do that. Should I run 285/35's? Is there a better size 295? or buy the KDW's? I would like to keep my speedo as close as possible. My car has a cobra IRS w/ eibach lowering springs so I want to make sure I don't rub also. Thanks in advance, Nick __________________ '03 Azure Blue Mach 1, Hooker L/T's, Cobra IRS, MGW Shifter

06-10-2010, 08:40 AM	#2
matab14 pop up and do less.... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,122	Re: Wheel/Tire Combo Question KDW FTW! In case you weren't sure how I felt already! __________________ ~Matt 2006 F150 SUPERCREW XLT 4X4 2.5" Lift 18x9 Moto Metal 951 Wheels 325/60/18 Nitto Grappelers SOLD 2004 Comepition Orange 5 Speed w/ IUP DOB: JAN 23 2004

06-10-2010, 09:05 AM	#4
stang03 Azure Blue Fan Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 1,126	Re: Wheel/Tire Combo Question Welcome to the NEWB! hahahah I have had both, and IMO I would go with the KDW. I have them on the GT right now, running 295/35-18 in the rear and 265/35-18 in the front. They stick like a mo fo and in the rain they are amazing. Go KDW you won't regret it! __________________ 2007 Mustang GT Performance White UPR Catted X-Pipe SLP LM1 Axleback TOTALED 2004 Azure Blue Mach 5-speed w/ IUP -Procharger P1SC (8psi) - Lincoln Aviator Fuel Pump - Intercooler - Anderson Powerpipe - Lightning 90mm MAF - 42lb. Injectors - A/F, Fuel Pressure,Boost gauges - SLP Catted X - SLP "Loudmouth" Catback - Eibach Springs - Tokico Illuminas - Ford Racing Fr500 Wheels - Toyo Proxes 4 (245/40/18) - Pioneer AVH-P6800DVD 7" DDIN Screen 430RWHP / 400RWTQ

06-10-2010, 09:07 AM	#5
stang03 Azure Blue Fan Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 1,126	Re: Wheel/Tire Combo Question Also, I had 285/35-18 rear and 255/35-18 front on my DSG mach was lowered with H&R SS (lower than the eibach) and I had no rubbing issues. I would get a 10" rim and throw some 295's on there. It will give you a wide looking stance in the rear on this body style stang! And I say FR500 FTW....DO NOT put bullits on the Mach! __________________ 2007 Mustang GT Performance White UPR Catted X-Pipe SLP LM1 Axleback TOTALED 2004 Azure Blue Mach 5-speed w/ IUP -Procharger P1SC (8psi) - Lincoln Aviator Fuel Pump - Intercooler - Anderson Powerpipe - Lightning 90mm MAF - 42lb. Injectors - A/F, Fuel Pressure,Boost gauges - SLP Catted X - SLP "Loudmouth" Catback - Eibach Springs - Tokico Illuminas - Ford Racing Fr500 Wheels - Toyo Proxes 4 (245/40/18) - Pioneer AVH-P6800DVD 7" DDIN Screen 430RWHP / 400RWTQ

06-10-2010, 10:32 AM	#7
Dempsey Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Murray, Ky Posts: 16	Re: Wheel/Tire Combo Question Well tell me how you really feel! I am trying to justify dropping the other $250 on the kdw's...sounds like everyone likes them. Also sounds like the 295's will fit just fine. Now I just need to finalize my wheels choice....since ya'll are making me go back on what I was thinking. __________________ '03 Azure Blue Mach 1, Hooker L/T's, Cobra IRS, MGW Shifter

06-10-2010, 12:48 PM	#8
Dempsey Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Murray, Ky Posts: 16	Re: Wheel/Tire Combo Question WHEELS ARE ORDERED!! 18x9/18x10 Hypercoat FR500's (American Muscle) 265/35 Fronts 285/35 Rears There Nitto's but there coming from AM ready to run!!!!! Nick __________________ '03 Azure Blue Mach 1, Hooker L/T's, Cobra IRS, MGW Shifter

06-10-2010, 02:14 PM	#9
matab14 pop up and do less.... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,122	Re: Wheel/Tire Combo Question congrats! lol __________________ ~Matt 2006 F150 SUPERCREW XLT 4X4 2.5" Lift 18x9 Moto Metal 951 Wheels 325/60/18 Nitto Grappelers SOLD 2004 Comepition Orange 5 Speed w/ IUP DOB: JAN 23 2004

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