20 wheels?? can it be done?

Dave B. · 12-24-2004, 02:54 AM

I wonder if its possible to put 20X9.5's front and 20X10.5's rear on an 2003 cobra? anyone done it?

Will they fit? are there tires that would fit? Im am seriously thinking of doing it if I can make it work.

**Firme** · 12-24-2004, 03:18 AM

IMHO, anything above an 18 looks tacky as hell on a Cobra (the 05's are a different story)

....

But.. thats my opinion, and its your car, so do whatever you feel best.

I have seen 20's before, but I am not sure how wide they were.

sssvtcobra · 12-24-2004, 04:03 AM

I agree with Firme, but it is your car so do what you want. I have seen 20's before on an '03 and I think they were 8" wide though. In my opinion they looked way to big for the car. It looked like an SUV. I have also seen 19's on a GT before, those were right on the line of looking to big. I have the 18" cobra R's on mine, and I think 18's are the perfect size.

Just my 0.02.

ausie · 12-24-2004, 10:00 AM

I have 18's on all four corners and I still have that illusion that the front wheels look bigger than the one's in the rear. It is not quite as bad as it was on the 01 (probably due to the lower stance on the 04). Monster truck wheels may look okay on some vehicles but for some reason I think the larger wheels were intended for SUV's more so than small sedans or coupes. I think the Chrysler Cross fire has 20's on the rear. Those wheels look way too big for that small car, However, it does have some appeal to it. It may be a factor of how the fender is shaped. It may even look great, but I have not seen any Mustangs with anything larger than an 18 inch.

jack · 12-24-2004, 11:06 AM

I agree with them. My sister has a 03 Roush and it has 18's and looks just right. Anything any bigger IMO would look to big. Plus the bigger you go the tougher the ride.

**93KingCobra** · 12-24-2004, 01:41 PM

This guy has 19" in the front and 20" in the rear..
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/s...&highlight=CCW

jack · 12-24-2004, 01:56 PM

I have to change my mind now after looking at the yellow cobra. That thing looks very nice. Just wondering how it rides on those big tires? With the lowering and rims, thats a sweet look!!!

crunchit · 12-24-2004, 02:35 PM

Interesting that this post is here today... Just last night I came across a guy with 20's on a 03 GT. He told me that he had already broken two rims (factory replaced). And is getting ready to go down to 18". Claimed that he didn't like the ride at all. Not enough rubber.

There is a difference between the Terminator IRS and the GT suspension, however.

Guess it depends on what your looking for. I thought that the 20's made the car look a bit bug-eyed

. Didn't quite look right to me. Just my .02
Steve

casey99COBRA · 12-24-2004, 04:47 PM

nothing more than 18's... the dubz are for the suv's.

Red03 · 12-24-2004, 06:44 PM

Somebody has to much time on their hands

Funny as hell but still to much time

Dave B. · 12-24-2004, 09:04 PM

GENTLMEN!!!!!,,,

Thank you for your imput,,,,,,,you talked me out of it, although I think 19s may be ok, I dont like the ride getting any worse,

casey99COBRA · 12-24-2004, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red03

Somebody has to much time on their hands

Funny as hell but still to much time

me and some friends did pretty much the same thing to our friends 98 saturn... we got a kick out of it, and many on the road lol!

NewFoundPower · 12-24-2004, 11:12 PM

If it doesn't make it go faster, shift quicker, bite harder, handle better, or sound meaner, it ain't going on my car.

Besides, how much do those 20's weigh? As much as the car? LOL!!!

Merry Christmas all!!!!!

-D-

We'll leave all the BLING BLING for Greg

.

ausie · 12-25-2004, 11:18 AM

I would have to admit, that yellow stang looks sweet! I also like that wagon too. Hey Casey, is that your daily driver? Besides that, I noticed a huge difference when going from stock 17 to aftermarket 18's. Especially with wider width in the rear, tires spin too easily when launching which is probably due to the low profile of the tire which requires a higher air pressure. You loose a bit of contact area with lower profile tires in the rear, on the flip side, you also get increased road feel up front due to reduction in lateral roll of the side wall. I was even thinking that the ride was a bit harsh with the 18's. That is to be expected.

Big Daddy · 12-25-2004, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewFoundPower

If it doesn't make it go faster, shift quicker, bite harder, handle better, or sound meaner, it ain't going on my car.

Besides, how much do those 20's weigh? As much as the car? LOL!!!

Merry Christmas all!!!!!

-D-

We'll leave all the BLING BLING for Greg

.

Yep my car is nothing but BLING BLING!! Merry Christmas!

12-24-2004, 02:54 AM	#1
Dave B. Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 479	20 wheels?? can it be done? I wonder if its possible to put 20X9.5's front and 20X10.5's rear on an 2003 cobra? anyone done it? Will they fit? are there tires that would fit? Im am seriously thinking of doing it if I can make it work. __________________ 03 Cobra 10th Anniversary Red Stiegermeier Stage 4 ported Eaton 511.9 RWHP 467.7 RWTQ 2,76 Billetflow SC pulley Billetflow Aux-idler all billetflow idler pulleys Accufab single blade MAC cold air BBK Ceramic LT headers X-pipe Magnaflow exhaust Gordsford heat exchanger PST Carbon fiber drive shaft lowered 1.5 inches 18 X 9's AFS running Toyos 275/35/18's front 18 X 10.5's AFS running Toyos 295/35/18's rear Cobra "R" rear wing Cobra "R" hood 4:10 gears Pedator tuned Pro short shifter Hurst "T" handle Promotion Clutch Quad AEM widband gauge Boost & fuel Press gauges drilled & slotted rotors

12-24-2004, 04:03 AM	#3
sssvtcobra SCMC Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 441	I agree with Firme, but it is your car so do what you want. I have seen 20's before on an '03 and I think they were 8" wide though. In my opinion they looked way to big for the car. It looked like an SUV. I have also seen 19's on a GT before, those were right on the line of looking to big. I have the 18" cobra R's on mine, and I think 18's are the perfect size. Just my 0.02. __________________ SLP Loudmouth cat-back S.S. Bassani O/R X-pipe K&N FIPK II C/D and slotted rotors Hawk HPS pads S.S. Brake lines MM C/C plates MM Fr. & Rr. coilovers '00 R shocks Bilstein race valved struts KB rear shock tower brace MM Full Length Sub's Custom rear seat delete MGW Shifter Steeda Bumpsteer kit Steeda X2 Balljoints

12-24-2004, 10:00 AM	#4
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	I have 18's on all four corners and I still have that illusion that the front wheels look bigger than the one's in the rear. It is not quite as bad as it was on the 01 (probably due to the lower stance on the 04). Monster truck wheels may look okay on some vehicles but for some reason I think the larger wheels were intended for SUV's more so than small sedans or coupes. I think the Chrysler Cross fire has 20's on the rear. Those wheels look way too big for that small car, However, it does have some appeal to it. It may be a factor of how the fender is shaped. It may even look great, but I have not seen any Mustangs with anything larger than an 18 inch. __________________ 2004 SVT Cobra, Silver, February 2004 SVT Build # 2485 out of 3768 SLP Loudmouth Cat-back UPR double lock firewall adjuster UPR GMS extreme double hook quadrant Wheels: Ford SVT 10th anniv. wheels (track duty) SVE 10th anniv. style 17x9F, 10x10.5R BBS RK Plasma 18x8.5F, 18x10R (retired) (retired) 2001 black SVT Cobra, October 2001 missed but not forgotten

12-24-2004, 11:06 AM	#5
jack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rutledge, TN Posts: 141	I agree with them. My sister has a 03 Roush and it has 18's and looks just right. Anything any bigger IMO would look to big. Plus the bigger you go the tougher the ride. __________________ MGW Shifter/Red Handle 3.00 Upper Pulley JDM Air Filter Hypertech Programmer Metco Idler Pulleys Magnaflow Exhaust Next Ported S/C

12-24-2004, 01:56 PM	#7
jack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rutledge, TN Posts: 141	I have to change my mind now after looking at the yellow cobra. That thing looks very nice. Just wondering how it rides on those big tires? With the lowering and rims, thats a sweet look!!! __________________ MGW Shifter/Red Handle 3.00 Upper Pulley JDM Air Filter Hypertech Programmer Metco Idler Pulleys Magnaflow Exhaust Next Ported S/C Last edited by jack; 12-24-2004 at 01:58 PM. Reason: I cant spell

12-24-2004, 02:35 PM	#8
crunchit Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens NY Posts: 163	Interesting that this post is here today... Just last night I came across a guy with 20's on a 03 GT. He told me that he had already broken two rims (factory replaced). And is getting ready to go down to 18". Claimed that he didn't like the ride at all. Not enough rubber. There is a difference between the Terminator IRS and the GT suspension, however. Guess it depends on what your looking for. I thought that the 20's made the car look a bit bug-eyed . Didn't quite look right to me. Just my .02 Steve __________________ ____________________ K&N CAI SLP Loud Mouth, x-pipe, race converters 2.80 steeda pully Steeda T56 shifter Steeda Springs 477.9 RWHP (std) 511.4 RWTQ (std) Modena ROH 3 piece Wheels 19x10.5 (r), 19x9(f) ____________________

12-24-2004, 04:47 PM	#9
casey99COBRA Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: WJ, Utah Posts: 249	nothing more than 18's... the dubz are for the suv's. __________________ -1999 RioRed Mustang Cobra SVT- "VNEMOUS"

12-24-2004, 06:44 PM	#10
Red03 SCMC Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Spring Lake, NC Posts: 172	Somebody has to much time on their hands Funny as hell but still to much time __________________ 2003 Torch Red Coupe # 858 of 8394 Born on date: 24 Jun 02

12-24-2004, 09:04 PM	#11
Dave B. Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 479	20 inch wheel question GENTLMEN!!!!!,,, Thank you for your imput,,,,,,,you talked me out of it, although I think 19s may be ok, I dont like the ride getting any worse, __________________ 03 Cobra 10th Anniversary Red Stiegermeier Stage 4 ported Eaton 511.9 RWHP 467.7 RWTQ 2,76 Billetflow SC pulley Billetflow Aux-idler all billetflow idler pulleys Accufab single blade MAC cold air BBK Ceramic LT headers X-pipe Magnaflow exhaust Gordsford heat exchanger PST Carbon fiber drive shaft lowered 1.5 inches 18 X 9's AFS running Toyos 275/35/18's front 18 X 10.5's AFS running Toyos 295/35/18's rear Cobra "R" rear wing Cobra "R" hood 4:10 gears Pedator tuned Pro short shifter Hurst "T" handle Promotion Clutch Quad AEM widband gauge Boost & fuel Press gauges drilled & slotted rotors

12-24-2004, 11:12 PM	#13
NewFoundPower Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: wilmington, nc Posts: 326	If it doesn't make it go faster, shift quicker, bite harder, handle better, or sound meaner, it ain't going on my car. Besides, how much do those 20's weigh? As much as the car? LOL!!! Merry Christmas all!!!!! -D- We'll leave all the BLING BLING for Greg . __________________ *#2470 of 3768* JLT CAI in Silver MGW T-56 Shifter *Bassani Cat-back* *MAC H-Pipe with Hi-flow Cats* *SS Bumper Inserts* *Kenny Brown Springs* *Kenny Brown C/C Plates* *Kenny Brown IRS Bushings* *DS-G3s*

12-25-2004, 11:18 AM	#14
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	I would have to admit, that yellow stang looks sweet! I also like that wagon too. Hey Casey, is that your daily driver? Besides that, I noticed a huge difference when going from stock 17 to aftermarket 18's. Especially with wider width in the rear, tires spin too easily when launching which is probably due to the low profile of the tire which requires a higher air pressure. You loose a bit of contact area with lower profile tires in the rear, on the flip side, you also get increased road feel up front due to reduction in lateral roll of the side wall. I was even thinking that the ride was a bit harsh with the 18's. That is to be expected. __________________ 2004 SVT Cobra, Silver, February 2004 SVT Build # 2485 out of 3768 SLP Loudmouth Cat-back UPR double lock firewall adjuster UPR GMS extreme double hook quadrant Wheels: Ford SVT 10th anniv. wheels (track duty) SVE 10th anniv. style 17x9F, 10x10.5R BBS RK Plasma 18x8.5F, 18x10R (retired) (retired) 2001 black SVT Cobra, October 2001 missed but not forgotten

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