RE: Factory wheels to 18" wheels
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RE: Factory wheels to 18" wheels - 3/25/2008 4:28:34 PM
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YellowFlame
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You really don't need to change anything! Especially brakes and rotors lol. I will be upgrading to bigger rotors for personal preference, not out of necessity of upgrading to 18" wheels. I did, however, get bigger tires for the wheels. The stockers were 215/65R16 with 16" wheels and I changed to 245/45-18 with 18" wheels. Taller and wider.
Agreed.
We went to 18x9 dds and 255/45R18s, no need for any changes of any kind.
AS LONG as you get wheels that fit correctly nothing needs changed.
Sally, 245/45R18s are not quite as tall as 215/65R16...
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RE: Factory wheels to 18" wheels - 3/25/2008 7:42:25 PM
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Xargon321
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ok there is a lot of misinfomation floating in this thread the wheels in question are the OEM 18" Bullit wheels. the fan blades fit fine more aftermarket are fine just the Oem 18" bullit wheels Can have fitment issues on the v6 stang its caused my the v6 caliper being to close to the hub so the wheels may rub on the caliper the remedy for this is to use the gt caliper brackets and rotors. not everyone will have this issue, but it is somthing to look into if your going to get the oem 18" wheels
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RE: Factory wheels to 18" wheels - 3/26/2008 7:27:16 AM
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So the problem is with OEM 18" wheels? I had Les Schwab do my AMP 18s and there hasn't been an issue.
Original poster, I'd maybe call another dealership to see what you hear from them. Also, call a national chain tire store and see what they say about changing from 16 to 18.
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RE: Factory wheels to 18" wheels - 3/26/2008 7:34:16 AM
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Someone once told me you'd need some kind of a computer flash for the new sized whees/tires so that the car can correctly measure your mileage with the larger wheels. Is this true?
Larger rims does not mean larger rolling diameter.
Its the revs per mile.
The 16" stock tire has the same
revs/mile as the stock 17"
and the stock 18" tire. 
215/65R16 747 revs/mile
235/55ZR17 742 revs/mile
235/50R18 740 revs/mile
Some people use this size on 18x8.5" rims with no speedo change
255/45-18 746 revs/mile
Now go changing tire sizes and yes, you need a tuner to change the revs/mile
to match the new tires.
on another note....
Its these rims specifically on a V6 with V6 caliper brackets and V6 rotors.
18x8.5" 50mm offset OEM flangeless chrome/polished Bullitts.
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RE: Factory wheels to 18" wheels - 3/26/2008 10:24:59 AM
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I may have had the wrong previous tire size. But my current tires are taller and wider.
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ORIGINAL: 05MustangSally
You really don't need to change anything! Especially brakes and rotors lol. I will be upgrading to bigger rotors for personal preference, not out of necessity of upgrading to 18" wheels. I did, however, get bigger tires for the wheels. The stockers were 215/65R16 with 16" wheels and I changed to 245/45-18 with 18" wheels. Taller and wider.
Agreed.
We went to 18x9 dds and 255/45R18s, no need for any changes of any kind.
AS LONG as you get wheels that fit correctly nothing needs changed.
Sally, 245/45R18s are not quite as tall as 215/65R16...
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RE: Factory wheels to 18" wheels - 3/26/2008 4:50:22 PM
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ok there is a lot of misinfomation floating in this thread the wheels in question are the OEM 18" Bullit wheels. the fan blades fit fine more aftermarket are fine just the Oem 18" bullit wheels Can have fitment issues on the v6 stang its caused my the v6 caliper being to close to the hub so the wheels may rub on the caliper the remedy for this is to use the gt caliper brackets and rotors. not everyone will have this issue, but it is somthing to look into if your going to get the oem 18" wheels
So I wonder why you won't have a problem with OEM 18" fanblades but do have a problem with OEM 18" bullitts?
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RE: Factory wheels to 18" wheels - 3/26/2008 6:53:16 PM
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Xargon321
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because the fan blade spokes are not as close to the caliper as the Bullit wheels are you might not have rubbing issues but it is a possbility
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RE: Factory wheels to 18" wheels - 5/8/2008 12:33:45 PM
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on another note....
Its these rims specifically on a V6 with V6 caliper brackets and V6 rotors.
18x8.5" 50mm offset OEM flangeless chrome/polished Bullitts.
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What do you mean? You do need to change to GT rotors and calipers? I've seen posts by people that have done the swap without changing out anything.
Yes, thats what I mean. A V6 with V6 brakes and OEM 16x7 rims
and changing them to 18x8.5 50mm offset Polished OEM Bullitts.
Will the spokes clear the V6 caliper brackets? Yes or no?
This question applies to the above pictured 18" OEM rims.
I am not interested in who "got 18" aftermarket rims and
they fit just fine". Aftermarket rims do not apply here.
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RE: Factory wheels to 18" wheels - 5/8/2008 6:47:06 PM
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i have not one problem..i changed from 16s to 18s
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RE: Factory wheels to 18" wheels - 5/8/2008 6:51:01 PM
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Just thought I'd reiterate that I went from stock v6 16" rims to my 18" American Racing Rogue's. No problems in 2 months.
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RE: Factory wheels to 18" wheels - 5/8/2008 7:18:10 PM
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Anyone had any trouble going from stock 16's to Shelby Torque Thrusts 18x9 wheels? I'm seriously considering on purchasing them but now I'm not sure if I will have rubbing issues
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RE: Factory wheels to 18" wheels - 5/8/2008 7:41:04 PM
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What about the tire pressure sensors? Are those in the wheels and if so can you swap them to the new rims?
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RE: Factory wheels to 18" wheels - 5/9/2008 6:49:25 AM
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What about the tire pressure sensors? Are those in the wheels and if so can you swap them to the new rims?
They probably didnt come with the TPMS sensors if they are aftermarket
rims unless you specifically ordered them that way. The tire shops can get
replacement mounting bands for the new rims and take the sensors
out of your old OEM rims and install them on your new aftermarket rims.
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When we put them on with just the v6 calipers and rotors they rubbed on the front so i had spacers for awhile then i bought gt take offs both worked fine
Thank you.  Thats just what I needed to know. 
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RE: Factory wheels to 18" wheels - 5/10/2008 3:55:25 PM
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OK, I just rotated my 17" OEM Bullitts and took the opportunity
to install an OEM 16" rim, and a 18" OEM Bullitt to get pics
of V6 brake caliper bracket clearances. Here are some pics.
The 18" Bullitts are darn close to the bracket. There is no
interference with the 18x8.5 OEM Bullitt rim installed and rotated,
but its a little too close for me. I will be upgrading to the GT brackets
and rotors for the fronts.
16x7
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