What size wheels do you have - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

TheBafsta · 05-27-2010, 08:22 PM

Im shopping for some new rims leaning twoards the saleen 18x9,18x10 black setup and getting rid of the fr500s but i kinda wnat 17x10 since tires are alot cheap so i was wondering what size rims everyone has do 18's really look alot better ?

JDraper · 05-27-2010, 08:29 PM

I got 18's to replace my stock wheels, and went back to 17's. Ride is much nicer on the 17's

Linumup · 05-27-2010, 09:08 PM

None of the above .

I ran 17s and 18s , now i run 15s .

Lonestar7 · 05-27-2010, 09:16 PM

Ford GT 18's and love the look.

LS

Thunderbolt · 05-27-2010, 09:20 PM

I just went with a 17X9 rim with a 265 tire. I would have liked a 275 but they don't make my tire in that size. I don't need a monster tire just for the street.

311-420 · 05-27-2010, 10:25 PM

17. But the next set will be light weight 15s, I assure you.

MachGirl04 · 05-27-2010, 10:44 PM

18" Magnum Wheel Replicas w/ BFG KDW2s. The ride is a little different, but not bad. The road just seems a little more raw or something, certainly nothing out of control for my everyday driving. I like it. I like my Stang to be a little gnarly.

Seriously though, I think my tires want to veer a little on rough roads, but I'm talking roads under construction where they grind them all up. I wouldn't put my 17s back on. The 18s feel pretty good to me, but I just drive in town and on highways to go here and there (car shows, woot!!) I don't know if you're planning on racing.

Note that I don't take the Mach out in the Winter. I have been in rain and the wheels and tires do the job just fine.

Nekasrof · 05-27-2010, 11:09 PM

I can't vote because I use 17's and 18's! 17's for racing, 18's for the street. But I am considering going to the 17x10.5" on all 4 corners on the street.

03BumbleBee · 05-27-2010, 11:09 PM

I have the original 17" Mach wheels, love them and don't plan on changing them.

311-420 · 05-27-2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nekasrof

I can't vote because I use 17's and 18's! 17's for racing, 18's for the street. But I am considering going to the 17x10.5" on all 4 corners on the street.

Get ready for more road noise and a harsher ride..with the hill climbing you do, it would be cool though..

2k4mach · 05-28-2010, 12:15 AM

20x9 and 20x11's
gonna pick up some 24's in the month or 2 so i can roll dope.

ASH302 · 05-28-2010, 02:19 AM

i run 17's one cuz the tires are cheaper and also the style rim i got looks good in a 17 and also a 18, there are a couple style rims that are a must on having them as a 18, like saleen and FR500 (if you do FR500 in black) imho

TheBafsta · 05-28-2010, 09:31 AM

lots of good feedback, i didnt expect more 17's then 18's im pretty sure i will go back to 17's

ASH302 · 05-28-2010, 09:35 AM

if your going to do a saleen get 18's for sure

TheBafsta · 05-28-2010, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 460hpmach1

if your going to do a saleen get 18's for sure

ya 18's for sure for saleens but if i got black cobra rims then 17's just gotta sell my fr500's now

TRMach1 · 05-28-2010, 12:15 PM

17's all the way around. I stayed with them because the car has been lowered using springs, so no need to fill in the wheel well. Plus with the open wheels, like my FR500's, there isn't such a noticable gap between the brake rotors and the rim of the wheel as there is with the larger wheels.

ASH302 · 05-28-2010, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBafsta

ya 18's for sure for saleens but if i got black cobra rims then 17's just gotta sell my fr500's now

you got it figured out, kewl let us know what you do

Mach828 · 05-29-2010, 02:32 PM

Aren't you being a little prejudice towards those of us who have wheels smaller than 17s? Like 12" daytons....

TheBafsta · 05-30-2010, 02:32 PM

honestly forgot about the smaller size rims i was just thinking about everyday wheels

TRmachwon · 05-31-2010, 04:24 AM

17s here. 18" tires cost too much.

badboy · 07-12-2010, 03:06 PM

17s here

Buckeye_Blue · 07-12-2010, 04:33 PM

17s for now

but my 18s are coming in soon!!!

SparksMach1 · 07-12-2010, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRMach1

17's all the way around. I stayed with them because the car has been lowered using springs, so no need to fill in the wheel well. Plus with the open wheels, like my FR500's, there isn't such a noticable gap between the brake rotors and the rim of the wheel as there is with the larger wheels.

I like the larger gap between there so I can use the washmit to clean inside of the wheel!

18X8.5 and 18X9.5 for daily driving here
17X9 and 17X10.5 chrome '95 cobra r's for drag strip duties

Jimyg34 · 07-12-2010, 05:10 PM

Still running with my stock 17's. I like the ride.

markthenarc · 07-21-2010, 02:15 AM

20 by 10.5 in the rear and 19s up front. Shes raked.

View Poll Results: What size wheels do you have ?
17's	73	61.86%
18's	42	35.59%
19's	2	1.69%
20's plus	1	0.85%
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05-27-2010, 08:22 PM	#1
TheBafsta Bafia Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 614	What size wheels do you have Im shopping for some new rims leaning twoards the saleen 18x9,18x10 black setup and getting rid of the fr500s but i kinda wnat 17x10 since tires are alot cheap so i was wondering what size rims everyone has do 18's really look alot better ? __________________ Mods BBK Full lenght Headers/BBK Shorty H pipe Steeda Springs/Steeda Bump Steer/ X2 Ball Joints/K&N Intake/SCT Chip/ Vortech Supercharger V-2SQ SC-Trim /KM power pipe/ Diablosport MAFia/Flowmaster Super 40/4inch tips/Ported TB MM Steering shaft /MM Al.Bushings Looks Tints/BlackChrome FR500's 17x9 18x10 2 JL W6V2 10" Sub/JL audio VR Speakers MORE TO COME..... 425rwhp 398rwtq

05-27-2010, 08:29 PM	#2
JDraper On Permanant Vacation Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: McVeytown, PA Posts: 5,015	Re: What size wheels do you have I got 18's to replace my stock wheels, and went back to 17's. Ride is much nicer on the 17's __________________ And then one day you find, 10 years have got behind you, no one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun.. 18 Shelby GT 350 04 Mach 1 (Sold 9/1/2018 ) 18 Ford Explorer XLT 17 Mustang GT/CS Convertible 16 Fusion SE AWD Ecoboost 10 Fusion SE V6 66 289 Mustang Hardtop Restomod

05-27-2010, 09:08 PM	#3
Linumup Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hydes Md. Posts: 6,944	Re: What size wheels do you have None of the above . I ran 17s and 18s , now i run 15s . __________________ 1331 RWHP 1296 RWTQ 28 PSI 5.3 liter 322.4 cu.in. Big Bore Stroker HP PNP Heads w/5 Angle Valve Job HP Custom Cams ATI Racing TH400 Cheetah SCS Air Assisted Shifter Strange 31 spline axles w/3:55 F1R Procharger w/Cog Set-up Magnafuel 750 -10AN Feed -8AN Return 200 Direct Wet w/MSD window switch & controller Big Stuff 3 w/Gen. 3 Pro EFI system Kooks 1.78 LTS 3" Custom Exhaust Tuning by DGR Racing DYNO KING

05-27-2010, 09:16 PM	#4
Lonestar7 Guest Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,152	Re: What size wheels do you have Ford GT 18's and love the look. LS

05-27-2010, 09:20 PM	#5
Thunderbolt And Leadfoot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Easy Street Posts: 6,468	Re: What size wheels do you have I just went with a 17X9 rim with a 265 tire. I would have liked a 275 but they don't make my tire in that size. I don't need a monster tire just for the street. __________________ '23 Fighter Jet Gray Mach 1 (Automatic, 470hp/410tq) '04 Azure Blue Mach 1 (5Spd., 305hp/320tq) '17 Blue Streak Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 (Automatic, 395hp/410tq) "She's An Underage Angel With A Dented Halo"-She Needs Rock n Roll---Motley Crue Every now and then, say What The F*. What The F*, gives you freedom. With freedom comes opportunity. Opportunity, makes your future. If you can't say it.......you can't do it.----Miles

05-27-2010, 10:25 PM	#6
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: What size wheels do you have 17. But the next set will be light weight 15s, I assure you. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

05-27-2010, 10:44 PM	#7
MachGirl04 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,466	Re: What size wheels do you have 18" Magnum Wheel Replicas w/ BFG KDW2s. The ride is a little different, but not bad. The road just seems a little more raw or something, certainly nothing out of control for my everyday driving. I like it. I like my Stang to be a little gnarly. Seriously though, I think my tires want to veer a little on rough roads, but I'm talking roads under construction where they grind them all up. I wouldn't put my 17s back on. The 18s feel pretty good to me, but I just drive in town and on highways to go here and there (car shows, woot!!) I don't know if you're planning on racing. Note that I don't take the Mach out in the Winter. I have been in rain and the wheels and tires do the job just fine. __________________ Angela -------------- 2004 Mach 1, Oxford White, Auto 18" Wheel Replica Magnum 500s, BFG KDWs, Borla Catback, K&N FIPKII, & too much bling to list 1994 T-Bird LX, V8, Black 1990 Mustang LX 5.0, Vert, 7-Up Special 2004 Mustang Coupe, V6, Torch Red ( That's all for now. )

05-27-2010, 11:09 PM	#8
Nekasrof Hillclimb Extraodinaire Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Perkiomenville, PA Posts: 2,594	Re: What size wheels do you have I can't vote because I use 17's and 18's! 17's for racing, 18's for the street. But I am considering going to the 17x10.5" on all 4 corners on the street. __________________ RIP - Destroyed August 15, 2015 Motor + Procharger + driver = Baddest hillclimbing Mach 1 in the country Mustang dyno: 538hp/481tq @ 14lbs/19deg timing DynoJet comparison: 600hp/539tq Looking for more hillclimbers!

05-27-2010, 11:09 PM	#9
03BumbleBee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SunRiver Ca. Posts: 3,293	Re: What size wheels do you have I have the original 17" Mach wheels, love them and don't plan on changing them. __________________ If we were all ugly, then we would all be good looking! Welcome to the Mach 1 Cafe! "Today's Special..Smoked Honda" Finally a member of 10,000 mile club!

05-28-2010, 12:15 AM	#11
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	Re: What size wheels do you have 20x9 and 20x11's gonna pick up some 24's in the month or 2 so i can roll dope. __________________ 11 Sterling gray GT500 coupe 08 Silver Z06 1058rwhp/1073rwt @ 15psi 14 Silver Q50S Vortech blown 04 DSG Mach 1 (stolen) 03 OW Mach 1 (sitting in a field rotting away)

05-28-2010, 02:19 AM	#12
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: What size wheels do you have i run 17's one cuz the tires are cheaper and also the style rim i got looks good in a 17 and also a 18, there are a couple style rims that are a must on having them as a 18, like saleen and FR500 (if you do FR500 in black) imho __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

05-28-2010, 09:31 AM	#13
TheBafsta Bafia Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 614	Re: What size wheels do you have lots of good feedback, i didnt expect more 17's then 18's im pretty sure i will go back to 17's __________________ Mods BBK Full lenght Headers/BBK Shorty H pipe Steeda Springs/Steeda Bump Steer/ X2 Ball Joints/K&N Intake/SCT Chip/ Vortech Supercharger V-2SQ SC-Trim /KM power pipe/ Diablosport MAFia/Flowmaster Super 40/4inch tips/Ported TB MM Steering shaft /MM Al.Bushings Looks Tints/BlackChrome FR500's 17x9 18x10 2 JL W6V2 10" Sub/JL audio VR Speakers MORE TO COME..... 425rwhp 398rwtq

05-28-2010, 09:35 AM	#14
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: What size wheels do you have if your going to do a saleen get 18's for sure __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

05-28-2010, 12:15 PM	#16
TRMach1 Once Bitten-Twice Shy Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Castle, Delaware USA Posts: 3,370	Re: What size wheels do you have 17's all the way around. I stayed with them because the car has been lowered using springs, so no need to fill in the wheel well. Plus with the open wheels, like my FR500's, there isn't such a noticable gap between the brake rotors and the rim of the wheel as there is with the larger wheels. __________________ Mach1Registry.com Member #7 MCA Member #52787 Nice to meet you, my name's Jim 03 Torch Red Mach 1, 5-speed, IUP *Sold on July 21st 2012!* 2011 Shelby GT500, Ebony Black, Silver Stripes, 6-speed 550hp 510tq Purchased July 23, 2012!

05-29-2010, 02:32 PM	#18
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: What size wheels do you have Aren't you being a little prejudice towards those of us who have wheels smaller than 17s? Like 12" daytons.... __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

05-30-2010, 02:32 PM	#19
TheBafsta Bafia Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 614	Re: What size wheels do you have honestly forgot about the smaller size rims i was just thinking about everyday wheels __________________ Mods BBK Full lenght Headers/BBK Shorty H pipe Steeda Springs/Steeda Bump Steer/ X2 Ball Joints/K&N Intake/SCT Chip/ Vortech Supercharger V-2SQ SC-Trim /KM power pipe/ Diablosport MAFia/Flowmaster Super 40/4inch tips/Ported TB MM Steering shaft /MM Al.Bushings Looks Tints/BlackChrome FR500's 17x9 18x10 2 JL W6V2 10" Sub/JL audio VR Speakers MORE TO COME..... 425rwhp 398rwtq

05-31-2010, 04:24 AM	#20
TRmachwon Parking Lot Racer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 790	Re: What size wheels do you have 17s here. 18" tires cost too much. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 Maximum Motorsports Equipped

07-12-2010, 03:06 PM	#21
badboy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: central Texas Posts: 41	Re: What size wheels do you have 17s here

07-12-2010, 04:33 PM	#22
Buckeye_Blue Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charlestown, MD Posts: 55	Re: What size wheels do you have 17s for now but my 18s are coming in soon!!!

07-12-2010, 05:10 PM	#24
Jimyg34 MACH NU1 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Leamington, Ontario Posts: 607	Re: What size wheels do you have Still running with my stock 17's. I like the ride. __________________ Jimy G 03 Black Mach 1 VIN#420549 Stock- SCT Tuned Magnaflow Catback Exhaust K&N CAI

07-21-2010, 02:15 AM	#25
markthenarc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brew City Posts: 758	Re: What size wheels do you have 20 by 10.5 in the rear and 19s up front. Shes raked. __________________ "Let them hate, as long as they fear"

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