20" wheel options

[lamrith]

I skimmed here real quick and did not see an answer.
Stumbled on a set of 2011-2015 explorer polished wheels and wondered if anyone has tried these on a SHO before?  Specs look good although I am a little concerned about the offset @44
20*8.5 so gain a hair of width. 
Could I get away with 275's all around, maybe 275/40r20 to maintain tire diameter?
Screaming deal of a full set of 4 wheels for $300, no sensors, no tires.
They are these wheels:
https://midwestwheelandtire.com/product/3861pr-alloy-wheel-rim?gclid=CjwKCAjwhcjVBRBHEiwAoDe5x2WmFn2yR7UkL9tz3KI5kvglycLcbRK0pqOtJJFwADjFYlAydhqiVRoCm68QAvD_BwE

[bpd1151]

Are you sure you can wrap a 275 around an 8.5" wide rim?

Not sure about that. Double, triple check!!

[lamrith]

Are you sure you can wrap a 275 around an 8.5" wide rim?

Not sure about that. Double, triple check!!

Yeah I have been digging around and it sounds like that is a no.  Def puts a damper on my initial goals...

[CroR1]

need 9.5 for 275s. I have a set that I am selling, wheels wrapped in 275s

[bpd1151]

need 9.5 for 275s. I have a set that I am selling, wheels wrapped in 275s

I was thinking that 9's would be even tough, and my fuzzy memory was screaming 9.5 at a minimum.....

So thank you for verifying so lamrith can move forward.

Maybe he'll purchase your set.

**wink **wink

[lamrith]

need 9.5 for 275s. I have a set that I am selling, wheels wrapped in 275s

That is what I am seeing as well, so I will just force myself to be patient while I save and keep an eye out for a good deal locally.

Yeah I saw those ones you have listed, a couple times.  Problem is they are just way out of my range at this point and I am looking to go counter everyone else and go all chrome wheels.  The shipping for that set would be hundreds of dollars out to me as well.
It is a nice set of wheels and great tires.

[derfdog15]

need 9.5 for 275s. I have a set that I am selling, wheels wrapped in 275s

That is what I am seeing as well, so I will just force myself to be patient while I save and keep an eye out for a good deal locally.

Yeah I saw those ones you have listed, a couple times.  Problem is they are just way out of my range at this point and I am looking to go counter everyone else and go all chrome wheels.  The shipping for that set would be hundreds of dollars out to me as well.
It is a nice set of wheels and great tires.

Freight shipping is your savior. You can get rims/tires shipped freight (or even greyhound) for relatively cheap compared to shipping each one individually via UPS or similar.

[lamrith]

What are peoples thoughts on these?  I stumbled on a set in good shape for $750 locally.  I was wanting to go more chrome, bright look, but these might work well to.

https://www.hubcaphaven.com/p/785/aly3862hh-ford-mustang-wheel-smoked-hyper-silver-br3z1007e.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA5aTUBRC2ARIsAPoPJk-xatNKKWMdHvfl4o4Vps4P_XhyxttpiuTHqTOAopDthqy8xrskpUYaAiAkEALw_wcB

[EcoAbe]

Those look good and I have not seen them on SHO before... Was the stock tire set up for the performance pack Mustang staggered in the rear? Are all four the same 19x9?

[lamrith]

Still on the hunt for wheels.  I had narrowed it down to the Drag DR-37, 20x8.5 ET38, that I would then wrap in some 255's
https://www.discounttire.com/buy-wheels/drag-dr-37/p/13830

Then a buddy mentioned Voxx and I stumbled on these.  They are wider, which should put me at the point I can run 275's.  The questions is, will the width and backspace fit under a SHO on all 4 corners?  Stock height and lowered?  20*9.5 et35
https://www.discounttire.com/buy*-wheels/voxx-lago/p/21931

Another question is wheel weight, DR's are 26#, Lago's are 30.  I believe the stock 20" flowers are 30#?  How much if a difference will the lighter wheels be?

[lamrith]

Another question is wheel weight, DR's are 26#, Lago's are 30.  I believe the stock 20" flowers are 30#?  How much if a difference will the lighter wheels be?

I guess a better way to ask the question, is what are the pros/cons of going to the lighter 26# DR-37 versus the Lago which are 30# like the stock flowers?

[Colorado-SHOBro]

Another question is wheel weight, DR's are 26#, Lago's are 30.  I believe the stock 20" flowers are 30#?  How much if a difference will the lighter wheels be?

I guess a better way to ask the question, is what are the pros/cons of going to the lighter 26# DR-37 versus the Lago which are 30# like the stock flowers?

kind of a loaded question . . ill answer to the best of my knowledge:
old adage is 100lbs of weight savings = 1/10th in the 1/4 mile . . however i don't feel that applies to a 4500lb sedan.
also keep in mind for every pound of UNSPRUNG(rotational mass)weight multiply by 8 to get the equivalent static weight.
so if you reduce 5lbs/corner  that gives you 20lbs of rotating weight. 8x20=160lbs.
MIGHT make you a tenth quicker . . hard to say.

i did a ton of research when i was wheel shopping and ran across an article on the mustang forums that gave a much more accurate rule of thumb. it was something like X% of total weight savings = 1/10th in the 1/4. can't find it at the moment. . . ill keep looking.
also find specs on the tires your interested in. i chose tires that were 4lbs lighter in there size than all others. my car did turn some good times and surprised a lot of local SHO guys that were further modded than me. a lot of variables though


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[lamrith]

Another question is wheel weight, DR's are 26#, Lago's are 30.  I believe the stock 20" flowers are 30#?  How much if a difference will the lighter wheels be?

I guess a better way to ask the question, is what are the pros/cons of going to the lighter 26# DR-37 versus the Lago which are 30# like the stock flowers?

kind of a loaded question . . ill answer to the best of my knowledge:
old adage is 100lbs of weight savings = 1/10th in the 1/4 mile . . however i don't feel that applies to a 4500lb sedan.
also keep in mind for every pound of UNSPRUNG(rotational mass)weight multiply by 8 to get the equivalent static weight.
so if you reduce 5lbs/corner  that gives you 20lbs of rotating weight. 8x20=160lbs.
MIGHT make you a tenth quicker . . hard to say.

i did a ton of research when i was wheel shopping and ran across an article on the mustang forums that gave a much more accurate rule of thumb. it was something like X% of total weight savings = 1/10th in the 1/4. can't find it at the moment. . . ill keep looking.
also find specs on the tires your interested in. i chose tires that were 4lbs lighter in there size than all others. my car did turn some good times and surprised a lot of local SHO guys that were further modded than me. a lot of variables though


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Thanks ShoBro, I was just looking for rough ideas on it so that helps!
I have also heard that lighter wheels can help with handling, but at the same time tend to ride harder and transmit more road roughness which in a DD sedan is not something I am looking to do.  I do not track at all, so gaining that slight improvement in ET is just "on paper" for me.
:-p

[derfdog15]

I would stay away from the Drag brand wheels, they are cheap and prone to structural issues (which is why they are so cheap). I have also seen a set of Voxx wheels that were on a vehicle for autocross that failed during a lap, lots of issue.

If you want cheaper side of wheels, atleast go with one of the wheels that American Muscle offers IMO. They have a lifetime structural warranty, and 1 yr finish warranty, so if there are any issues with structure, you're covered.

My .02