What to buy for Winter?

[jdicerch]

Hey guys. I just bought the GT with PP that comes with the 19 x 9 (F) and 19 x 9.5 (R) wheels, and I am looking to buy a set of rims and tires for the car. Where is the cheapest place to get a set of aftermarket rims that will fit this car? I am new to the mustang world, and do not have much car knowledge so take it easy on me, I am trying to learn as much as possible for when my car comes in the middle of the winter lol. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you.

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[Grimace427]

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[jdicerch]

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[jdicerch]

How do these look for winter tires?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...ng Fastback&autoModClar=GT w/ Performance Pkg

If good, then where can i get some after market rims to fit these! :headbonk:

 

[Nitro]

I was thinking of just doing 245/45/19 in a square winter setup on the stock wheels.

 

[jdicerch]

I was thinking of just doing 245/45/19 in a square winter setup on the stock wheels.

Remember, im new to all this :shrug: What's a square winter setup?

 

[Nitro]

Remember, im new to all this :shrug: What's a square winter setup?

It just means that I was going to use the same tire width for all 4 tires instead of wider rear tires like the car comes with from the factory.

 

[jdicerch]

Ah gotcha! And where can I get a set of rims for this car? They dont have to look pretty!

 

[katarn22]

Yeah I've been pretty lost as to getting wheels for the winter. TireRack doesn't have anything listed yet for the 2015's. Anybody have a set of wheels that they know will fit over the EB PP brakes? Or any website where I can look?

 

[jdicerch]

I was looking at these, think they will fit? http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...t_Wheels&code=yes&CA_6C15C=530007250000434628

 

[geokots]

Does my logic make sense?
I have the stock 18s on the EB Premium. I am thinking of using those rims with new winter rubber and going with new rims and tires for summer.

It will leave me with an extra set of AS that I may try to sell.

 

[USPSALIMITED]

Remember, im new to all this :shrug: What's a square winter setup?

It just means that I was going to use the same tire width for all 4 tires instead of wider rear tires like the car comes with from the factory.

I think tire rack has a write up (maybe under faq) where they talk about the advantages of a square winter setup.

Cliff notes are a bit saved on tires & wheels, & a more narrow rear can get better traction on ice & snow (and rain??).

 

[StoneRT]

I was looking at these, think they will fit? http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...t_Wheels&code=yes&CA_6C15C=530007250000434628

Everything I have seen so far is saying that with the GT PP you aren't going to be able to fit an 18" wheel. I would prefer to have an 18" squared setup for winter, but that doesn't look like a possibility with the 15" Brembos up front. I am surprised that TireRack hasn't had the chance to test fit wheels or at least get measurements yet so they can offer up some winter packages for the S550.

Fortunately I don't take delivery until February so I have time to make a decision.

 

[navyIS98]

I bought a set of Blizzak LM-32's for my PP. They're the same specs as the summer only tires... 255/40/19 in the front, 275/40/19 in the back.

Runs about $1200... IMO, I'd rather have quality winter tires for my stock wheels so I don't end up in a ditch, rather than buying some cheap set of tires and rims.

Plus, both sets will stay in a good shape for a few years if you switch them out appropriately.

 

[jdicerch]

I bought a set of Blizzak LM-32's for my PP. They're the same specs as the summer only tires... 255/40/19 in the front, 275/40/19 in the back.

Runs about $1200... IMO, I'd rather have quality winter tires for my stock wheels so I don't end up in a ditch, rather than buying some cheap set of tires and rims.

Plus, both sets will stay in a good shape for a few years if you switch them out appropriately.

I planned on getting Blizzaks! I wanted cheap rims, not cheap tires. And do you have your car already? Do those tires fit properly?

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