Where to buy rims/tires

[DannyJ7]

I've been looking for quite a while and quite frustrated with the state of things here in MI.

Looking for 19x8.5 rims - I'd like bigger but not the reduction in comfort that 20"s would present and drive my mustang as a real GT (grand touring) - so I don't need anything wide or overly aggressive. Tires would be 255 40R19 according to Willtheyfit.com to keep same OD.

Really like:
XXR 559

See below. Probably bumping to 275 35r20s to keep OD the same.

I'm planning on keeping the factory rims for my winter tires - meaning I want to keep the TPMS in those.

What are folks doing about the TPMS situation? Most places like American Muscle, Discount Tire, and Tire Rack don't have TPMS for the 2024 and they cost way too damn much from Ford.

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[robvas]

Stay away from XXR

 

[DannyJ7]

Stay away from XXR

? Bad experience?

 

[robvas]

? Bad experience?

They are just cheap heavy junk

If you like that style check out the Aodhan AFF1

 

[Mr Hyde]

Got mine from LMR though i went with a 20 and larger rear tire /wheel combo. Came well balanced and with tpms sensors ready to go no calibration or drama car didn't even know i switched the wheel/ tire.

 

[DevilDog]

Got my new wheels/tires from Project 6GR. Great people to deal with. I had a problem with my TPMS calibration and they went out of their way to make sure I was happy. I'd order wheels from them again.

 

[Sofa King]

19x9 will also work with that tire size (same as PP fronts)... try rockauto for the TPMS. Be sure they are TPMS-74 (motorcraft pn).

 

[Wiley Marmot]

Got mine from LMR though i went with a 20 and larger rear tire /wheel combo. Came well balanced and with tpms sensors ready to go no calibration or drama car didn't even know i switched the wheel/ tire.

I also bought a wheel/tire package from LMR.com. I dropped down from the OEM 20 x 9 wheel size to 19 x11 and 19 x 10 with 305 & 285 tires. Like @Mr Hyde ---my package came with wheels, tires, were very well balanced, 2024 TPMS, lug nuts/wrench & incld shipping. I bought gloss black wheels, but they offer matte Ti and matte bronze as well and have a good selection of wheel styles/designs.

While the clearance was quite close on my front Brembo calipers; the 19 in front wheels cleared just as LMR said they would. Very quick shipping over the holiday week end too!

Best of luck with what ever you go with!

 

[silex]

What about these wheels on American Muscle? They are super inexpensive. Would they be okay for a set of winter wheels? Going to do squared but my stock setup is offset Performance package. I'm planning on Pilot Sport All season 4s.

Magnetic Style Gloss Black Wheel; 19x8.5

 

[DannyJ7]

What about these wheels on American Muscle? They are super inexpensive. Would they be okay for a set of winter wheels? Going to do squared but my stock setup is offset Performance package. I'm planning on Pilot Sport All season 4s.

Magnetic Style Gloss Black Wheel; 19x8.5

I was actually looking at those. I'm probably being too chosey, but really want to be able to find something that's really in my vision for my vehicle. There are a few pics of those on a blue S650 convertible. I think at this point, with all the aftermarket dealers still trying to sort TPMS, and with a good amount of meat left on my factory rims/tires, I'm going to wait until spring. I'll have my blizzaks put back on the 18" OE rims for winter.

 

[DannyJ7]

OK. I believe I've decided on RTR Tech 5s in 20x9.5 square. 25lbs a wheel. They look fantastic, RTR has great customer service, and aren't the most expensive or cheapest out there. OTD $1,593.93 minus whatever discount I can get for points on the spoiler I ordered.

Question is black or bronze on a carbonized gray EB? What will look good 5 years from now?

Won't look terribly far from this (yes I have a 24):

 

[agreywolfe]

Not a bad choice, personally I'd go with black for carbonized gray. Also a 255 on a 9.5 might look a bit stretched on a 9.5, I'd suggest upping to 275s if you're going with that.

 

[asc709]

@DannyJ7 What wheel/tire combo did you go with? I have the 20” wheels on my Brembo equipped GT but really need more meat with the Whipple. Been looking at the staggered options with 11” rears, but can’t find anyone else that has done this. I don’t mind going to 19” wheels.

 

[DannyJ7]

@DannyJ7 What wheel/tire combo did you go with? I have the 20” wheels on my Brembo equipped GT but really need more meat with the Whipple. Been looking at the staggered options with 11” rears, but can’t find anyone else that has done this. I don’t mind going to 19” wheels.

Haven't bought anything quite yet, but do know the RTR wheels will fit over brembos, even at 19s but their customer service can probably confirm that. I'm not pushing big hp (stock EB) so I'm keeping it square. Probably going to wrap them in a decent/reasonable cost all season or long life summer tire since I'm not going for performance.

Probably these for tires.

BFGoodrichG-Force Comp 2 A/S Plus

Had them on my fit and loved the value/performance.

 

[asc709]

@Wiley Marmot, what wheel/tire combo did you end up going with? I seem to find all kinds of conflicting info on what wheels fit in a staggered setup.

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