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new 18" snow wheels/tires on '13 SHO

Started by interceptor, December 01, 2013, 05:52:22 PM

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interceptor

December 01, 2013, 05:52:22 PM
I picked up some new 225/60/18 Michelin X Ice 3 on 18X8 Drag DR34 wheels with 35 mm offset.  Was hesitant to go to 18's because I didn't think I would like the look, but they turned out pretty good.  I've only put a few miles on them, but they are very quiet for now and the ride is slightly improved over the 20's.  We have some snow and real cold weather coming and think these will work very well.

'13 SHO, non PP, all other options.  Stock for now.

Needmoreboost

#1
December 01, 2013, 06:04:16 PM
Not bad!  Did not know the 18 incher would clear the brakes...good to know.  So a light weight 18 inch wheel would be best for drag.  :)
2014 Mustang GT/CS: white
Auto with custom Unleashed Tuning
Past honorable mentions: 13 SHO, 08 SRT4, 07 350Z, 03 Cobra, 03 Focus SVT, 00 GT Mustang, 91 LX Notch, etc.

SHOdded

#2
December 01, 2013, 06:45:09 PM
Looks good!
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

DJE624

#3
December 01, 2013, 07:08:26 PM
You ought to be able to get around pretty well with those.

BiGMaC

#4
December 01, 2013, 07:13:44 PM
Looks sweet!... and that's from a guy who really prefers a larger wheel

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

Fast SHO

#5
December 07, 2013, 09:27:40 AM
These are the ones I got from tirerack.

2014 SHO PP

SHOdded

#6
December 07, 2013, 10:31:45 AM
Nice!  What are the specs?
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

Fast SHO

#7
December 08, 2013, 02:28:30 PM
18x8 ANDROS Spec D MG
2014 SHO PP

SHOdded

#8
December 08, 2013, 02:53:11 PM
Same make as 4DR Mike's right?  NICE score!
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

BiGMaC

#9
December 08, 2013, 02:56:11 PM
Even with mountain snow pretty close special tires are hard to justify in AZ desert... LOL, BUT, these would be real high on my list!  :thumb:

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

curry67

#10
January 06, 2014, 01:29:22 AM
Yeah that was the size i was going with. Im torn between the new Nokian all weather tires which my freind says are amazing, X ice 3, and the blizzaks. I just saw a listing on kijiji for some hardly used winter tires at 245/45 for $800 so now im not sure. will end up being about
$800-900 Tires
$200-400 for black steel rims.

or just get stock size blizzaks for 800.

Darkside

#11
January 06, 2014, 07:37:22 PM
The 18" look alot better than I thought they would.  At some point I'm going to pull the trigger on winter tires and might just go with the 18" after seeing these.
2013 Sho- Livernois tune, cai, stat, H&R springs, Stainless Works downpipes/catback

2009 G8- 447rwhp/411rwtq, Hsv Gts conversion
2006 Jeep Srt8
2003 Mustang Saleen Vert

Josephm

#12
January 07, 2014, 12:25:35 AM
I really like the look of that. Good pick and thanks for sharing
12' Flex EB
Unleashed X4
3rd Cat delete

MeanKS

#13
January 07, 2014, 08:51:13 AM
they really do look good!

i swear, the SHO handles wheels (as far as asthetic) better than the MKS.  i think those would look like pinwheels on my car  ;D
MKS-EB...

Pigbearman

#14
February 17, 2014, 01:25:42 AM
Question for you Interceptor, since I just purchased the same rims/wheel size (Hakkapeliitta R2's), do I need to buy some new lug nuts, or will the factory lugs work?
2010 Taurus SHO with 20" rims
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