Which of these works better depends in part on the torque characteristics of
your Mustang. If you're having problems with wheelspin off the corners,
you'd be better off with the 17" wheels. But if not, I'd go for the 16's;
not only would you have lower effective gearing but you'd be sitting half an
inch lower.
Scot
'91 CS Miata - unlike a Mustang, it doesn't have torque :(
----- Original Message -----
From: "William J. Petro" <petronix@optonline.net>
To: <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2000 5:21 PM
Subject: FS Mustang wheel size (2nd try)
> I guess my first post wasn't really specific enough, so I'll try again.
> The 2000 Mustang GT (and 99 also, I believe) comes standard with 16 x 7.5
> wheels. There is a factory, stand alone, option of 17 x 8 wheels
available
> from the factory (which I have). I believe either would be legal for the
> current FS class.
>
> My question is, would I be better off finding a set of the standard 16 x
7.5
> wheels for autox tires (easier to find), or should I look for a set of 17
x
> 8 wheels? I'd assume that if the 16's where 8 inch wide they would be
> better than the 17's at 8 inch wide for autox, all other factors being
> equal. According to both Kumho and BFGoodruch spec sheets a 245/45/16 or
> 245/45/17 is the widest recommended for either wheel. So would I be
better
> off missing out on a half inch of width for the benefits of smaller
> diameter, lower rotational mass, and slightly less cost?
>
> thanks again
> Bill
> NNJR SCCA #88 FS (was GS)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: William J. Petro [mailto:petronix@optonline.net]
> Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2000 7:17 PM
> To: 'autox@autox.team.net'
> Subject: FS Mustang wheel size
>
> I'm looking for wheels to autox my 00 Mustang GT which will be run in FS.
> Anyone have words of wisdom whether I should go with the stock size of 16
x
> 7.5 or 17 x 8. I have the 17 x 8 for the street. I was thinking I might
be
> better off with the 16s for autox, for faster steering response, less
> rotational mass, etc.. I would be loosing out on the half inch width
> though. Anyone also know what size tire is best. I'll most likely be
> running Kumhos.
>
> Thanks in advance for any info.
> Bill P
>
>
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