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That is pretty much a standard wheel for a street car. Most people run 17 or 18 x 10-10.5 rears on a street car.
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My wheels are 18x10.5 and they fit, even with the quad shocks (although flipped). A 315/30 fits my 10.5 without a problem.
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Should be fine on your car, assuming you mean the rears. I have 17x9 in front with 275's, 17x10.5 in back with 315's. My quads are still there too. I'm also at stock ride-height, if you're lowered just do a reality check for clearance. 10's would probably be pushing the envelope for the front, both in terms of clearance and looks, so you will be doing a stagger.
Just make sure the wheels are designed for Mustangs. Or peruse the specs of known Mustang wheels (AM is a good site for this) so you can compare the offset/backspacing to the wheels you have in mind.
Some people think 10.5 is a bit wide for New Edges and are better for a shorter axle width like the SN-95, but I love the way mine look in the wheel wells. In fact since 275's do stick out a tad in front, if I didn't have 10.5/315 in the back I think it would look off. Note also that how you have your camber and toe-in set seems to slightly affect the appearance of how the fronts fit in the well.
Just make sure the wheels are designed for Mustangs. Or peruse the specs of known Mustang wheels (AM is a good site for this) so you can compare the offset/backspacing to the wheels you have in mind.
Some people think 10.5 is a bit wide for New Edges and are better for a shorter axle width like the SN-95, but I love the way mine look in the wheel wells. In fact since 275's do stick out a tad in front, if I didn't have 10.5/315 in the back I think it would look off. Note also that how you have your camber and toe-in set seems to slightly affect the appearance of how the fronts fit in the well.
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Yeah 18x9 + 18x10 is popular, and sometimes necessary if you need to clear big brakes. Personally I like seeing some sidewall on my tires, plus a bit lower rotational mass (weight is closer to the center), and IMO better and cheaper tire selection.
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Just bought 18's...can you be more specific on brand/size? Goodyear F1's are pretty much the worst tire I've ever driven on...so even a clone for 100 bucks to me is worth it.
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I am using Vredsteins and absolutly love them. I have had a few sets of street tires, and they are probably 2nd on my list of what I have liked the best....regardless of price. I can get a set of my 295/35 -18s for about $180 each.
Here is a link to where I listed my ratings a while back.
Here is a link to where I got them from Tires Unlimited. Their list price is $199, but you have to call them to order and the price is a bit cheaper. I am running 165/35s up front and they are about $150 each.
That would be somewhere around $700 total.....the Goodyear F1 Supercar tires are about $400 each. That is all 4 tires for less than 2 F1s.
Here is a link to where I listed my ratings a while back.
Here is a link to where I got them from Tires Unlimited. Their list price is $199, but you have to call them to order and the price is a bit cheaper. I am running 165/35s up front and they are about $150 each.
That would be somewhere around $700 total.....the Goodyear F1 Supercar tires are about $400 each. That is all 4 tires for less than 2 F1s.
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I'd be careful at speed with those...they are "H" rated tires. Putting them on a car that routinely sees 150+ may be a bad idea.
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