Wheel & Tire Suggestions

[capt_sneaky]

Hello guys/gals,

I am looking for some suggestions on wheel & tire sizes for a daily driver that wants a little extra performance out of their wheel & tire setup. Note** i am not tracking the car** I currently have eibach pro -kit lowering springs and wheel spaces both back and front (20mm)

I'd like to stay with a 20" wheel because the way they fill, but defiantly wiling to setup down to a 19" for bigger tires.

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[Soulja4187]

Look into Velgen alot ot Mustang have them. If you dont have MagneRide then I would say go with 19" and 40 tires. When I ran 20" with 35 tires the ride was very harsh. You will be happy with the 40 if all you do is cruise

 

[Bryantbjb12]

I’m enjoying my setup. 20’s.

 

[wcharon]

I am also glad i went with 20".

 

[capt_sneaky]

Look into Velgen alot ot Mustang have them. If you dont have MagneRide then I would say go with 19" and 40 tires. When I ran 20" with 35 tires the ride was very harsh. You will be happy with the 40 if all you do is cruise

I have a 16' so i don't have the MagneRide. Should i be upgrading to coil-overs for better ride if i go with a 20"

 

[Soulja4187]

I have a 16' so i don't have the MagneRide. Should i be upgrading to coil-overs for better ride if i go with a 20"

You could upgrade later on for now just see how it feels with the stock suspension and if you dislike then upgrade it

 

[capt_sneaky]

You could upgrade later on for now just see how it feels with the stock suspension and if you dislike then upgrade it

This is what i was suggested to run

Performance Pack Style Black Rear Only 20x10 @ American Muscle

Specs: Offset 1.88 inches, 48mm
Backspacing: 7.40 inches, 188mm
Material Aluminum
Tire: 305/35R20 - Nitto NT555 G2

Performance Pack Style 20x8.5@ American Muscle
Offset: 1.18 inches, 30mm
Backspacing: 5.90 inches, 150mm
Material: Aluminum
Tire: 255/35R20 - Nitto NT555 G2

 

[Soulja4187]

This is what i was suggested to run

Performance Pack Style Black Rear Only 20x10 @ American Muscle

Specs: Offset 1.88 inches, 48mm
Backspacing: 7.40 inches, 188mm
Material Aluminum
Tire: 305/35R20 - Nitto NT555 G2

Performance Pack Style 20x8.5@ American Muscle
Offset: 1.18 inches, 30mm
Backspacing: 5.90 inches, 150mm
Material: Aluminum
Tire: 255/35R20 - Nitto NT555 G2

Did you pick the rims or was it someone suggesting it? I personally dont like them but if you do that's all that matters. I dont know where you live but if it gets colder than 50 and you plan on riding the Mustang all year I wouldnt get the Nitto. I had Nitto's 555 and they sucked in cold weather

 

[capt_sneaky]

Did you pick the rims or was it someone suggesting it? I personally dont like them but if you do that's all that matters. I dont know where you live but if it gets colder than 50 and you plan on riding the Mustang all year I wouldnt get the Nitto. I had Nitto's 555 and they sucked in cold weather

I picked those wheels because they are the Performance Replicas. i don't really care what brand tires i buy i just want to make sure that the size wheels and tires work.

 

[m3incorp]

I love my Velgen 20's with 35 series tires. Suspension and tires make a difference when it comes to harshness. Some tires run much smoother, quieter than others.

 

[Mjv231]

Look into Velgen alot ot Mustang have them. If you dont have MagneRide then I would say go with 19" and 40 tires. When I ran 20" with 35 tires the ride was very harsh. You will be happy with the 40 if all you do is cruise

Hey brother, I’m patiently waiting for my Velgen wheels which shipped today... I’m having trouble deciding on the right tire setup... I have also ordered coilovers, now the set up that was recommended to me was 275/35/20 Front 305/35/20 rear. Here is where I ran into some issues, a tire rep advices me that I should verify the rpm on the tire setup I’m thinking about doing won’t drastically change the speedometer.

now before I get crucified, this is my first S550 n is my dream car and I’m learning all these things as I go. Here is my question does it really matter? I found a website where I entered the specs and it told me with the 305/35/20 set up the speedometer will read 65 but I’ll really be going 68.3.

let me add that I’m driving a 2017. In case it matters.

Thank you guys for your input

 

[m3incorp]

I've checked that setup against the gps on my radar detector, at lower speeds and the speedo was reading within 1-2 mph of the gps. If it isn't raining tomorrow and I drive it, I'll try to check at 65 mph. Though 3 mph off wouldn't bother me too much. I don't know if it is true, but I've been told that many cars speedometers are intentionally set to read a little higher than actual speed.

 

[Soulja4187]

Hey brother, I’m patiently waiting for my Velgen wheels which shipped today... I’m having trouble deciding on the right tire setup... I have also ordered coilovers, now the set up that was recommended to me was 275/35/20 Front 305/35/20 rear. Here is where I ran into some issues, a tire rep advices me that I should verify the rpm on the tire setup I’m thinking about doing won’t drastically change the speedometer.

now before I get crucified, this is my first S550 n is my dream car and I’m learning all these things as I go. Here is my question does it really matter? I found a website where I entered the specs and it told me with the 305/35/20 set up the speedometer will read 65 but I’ll really be going 68.3.

let me add that I’m driving a 2017. In case it matters.

Thank you guys for your input

You shouldn't be 3.3 mph over if you had the 19" with the 40 series tires you should only be 1 to 1.5 mph off no more than that. What website did you use?

 

[m3incorp]

I think he entered the spec of 20" with 35 sidewalls.

You shouldn't be 3.3 mph over if you had the 19" with the 40 series tires you should only be 1 to 1.5 mph off no more than that. What website did you use?

 

[Soulja4187]

I think he entered the spec of 20" with 35 sidewalls.

He could also get this speedometer recalibrated if it bothers him that much

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