18" Saleen Wheels on 99 EB 2WD

*cherrybomb* · 05-17-2006, 04:28 PM

Just got my new wheels installed. They are the Saleen Mustang style wheel.

The wheel is 18x9 with +24 offset.

I had to have a 1/4" spacer installed on the fronts to clear the dustcap on the hub, and allow me to keep the centercap in the wheel.

Tires are Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus in a 265/60/18 size. It's an "S" speed rated tire, so I can't exceed 112, but the electronic governor stops me before that.

Once I lower it, I'll probably go with a 255/55/18 Kumho STX, a "V" speed rated directional treaded tire. But for now, I'm quite happy. :-)

UPDATE 8/20/06: The 265/60/18's do rub on the sway bar when at full lock, but it's very minor.

sinisterX by qwikrex, on Flickr

*Hartman* · 05-17-2006, 05:03 PM

looks surprisingly good.

buckshotmudder · 05-17-2006, 05:54 PM

looks real good... i like it

*cherrybomb* · 05-17-2006, 05:56 PM

Thanks guys. I found that not many people were running an 18" wheel, so it was sorta tough to get experience on tire sizes.

Thus far, with the stock suspension, and that tire size, I have NO rubbing, and the 265 looks plenty wide on that wheel.

I'm tempted to try a 285 next time around, but I'm afraid it'll start rubbing.

ExplorerDMB · 05-17-2006, 05:56 PM

Looks good

RxMadness · 11-09-2006, 12:36 AM

cherry when I started looking at wheels for my Exp and found out Mustang wheels would fit the first design that ran through my head were the Saleens. After seeing your truck I'm 100% positive those are what I'll be "gifting" myself this Christmas.

*cherrybomb* · 11-12-2006, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RxMadness

cherry when I started looking at wheels for my Exp and found out Mustang wheels would fit the first design that ran through my head were the Saleens. After seeing your truck I'm 100% positive those are what I'll be "gifting" myself this Christmas.

Glad I could help you make the decision.

I'm very happy with mine, I'm sure you'll love them too.

Another member on the board actually did these before me, and I didn't know about it. Check out IAmTodd's registry. Gives you another idea of what they look like on a different color. He's got 255/55's on his 18's. Per his description, the rear springs are sagging a bit (normal on this truck) and he lowered the front t-bars to match. I think it looks great, has me looking forward to lowering my ride, and putting slightly smaller tires on it.

Be sure to post pictures when you get them!

**Turdle** · 11-12-2006, 08:43 PM

I like those wheels.
Looks good

Monty · 11-13-2006, 09:15 AM

You think that is hard, I am trying to find tires to fit some 20" Rims. It is a 20x8.5 rim and I am not sure what size the stock tires are on my truck, i don't want the wheel size to go down any so it won't "lower" and am unsure of what to do. Looks like you did good though, nice work

**Turdle** · 11-13-2006, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monty

You think that is hard, I am trying to find tires to fit some 20" Rims. It is a 20x8.5 rim and I am not sure what size the stock tires are on my truck, i don't want the wheel size to go down any so it won't "lower" and am unsure of what to do. Looks like you did good though, nice work

Try to find a 29" (actual) tall tire

Monty · 11-13-2006, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtsmith

Try to find a 29" (actual) tall tire

So can someone help me out to calculate what that tire size is, and put it into terms that i can research? such as 255/35/30? Thanks

amj_88 · 11-16-2006, 05:19 PM

is there any way to bore out the middle of the wheel instead of using a spacer? EVERYONE i talk to says spacers are "ok" but they wouldn't do it. and i really don't NEED new rims but i thought the look of some 17s or 18s would be pretty sharp. i want to run center caps, but not a spacer, possible?

**Turdle** · 11-16-2006, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amj_88

is there any way to bore out the middle of the wheel instead of using a spacer? EVERYONE i talk to says spacers are "ok" but they wouldn't do it. and i really don't NEED new rims but i thought the look of some 17s or 18s would be pretty sharp. i want to run center caps, but not a spacer, possible?

I am not sure about the cobra wheels, However, when I put my cobra wheels on, I decided my stock Mounty wheels would look good on my 84 dodge pickup. They were the 20 hole type.Center was just a bit too small. I had a machine shop enlarge the center hole on them, and they are working fine 3 years later.

However, this does effect the overall integrity of the wheel, I am sure.

So, I guess I could say it can be done. I wouldn't recommend it for obvious reasons.

Lost216 · 11-20-2006, 10:22 AM

looks very good, i like it

*dkchrist* · 11-20-2006, 10:06 PM

very nice looks extremely good

amj_88 · 12-10-2006, 03:03 PM

More Pictures!!!

dads01dream · 12-11-2006, 09:49 PM

More pix!

*Norad* · 12-13-2006, 01:28 PM

I like the way that your tire and rim combo work with the colors of your truck.

*cherrybomb* · 12-29-2006, 12:25 PM

Hey All,

Thanks for the positive comments.

For those of you who asked for more pics, what else do you wanna see? So far, this thing is still pretty much stock except for the wheel and tire combo.

You want more angles, or what? I should probably wash it, then I can snap some more shots. :-)

05-17-2006, 04:28 PM	#1
cherrybomb Elite Explorer Southern California '99 EB 5.0L (R.I.P) Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 260 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	18" Saleen Wheels on 99 EB 2WD Just got my new wheels installed. They are the Saleen Mustang style wheel. The wheel is 18x9 with +24 offset. I had to have a 1/4" spacer installed on the fronts to clear the dustcap on the hub, and allow me to keep the centercap in the wheel. Tires are Cooper Discoverer H/T Plus in a 265/60/18 size. It's an "S" speed rated tire, so I can't exceed 112, but the electronic governor stops me before that. Once I lower it, I'll probably go with a 255/55/18 Kumho STX, a "V" speed rated directional treaded tire. But for now, I'm quite happy. :-) UPDATE 8/20/06: The 265/60/18's do rub on the sway bar when at full lock, but it's very minor. sinisterX by qwikrex, on Flickr Last edited by cherrybomb; 02-15-2011 at 06:25 PM. Reason: Image Location

05-17-2006, 05:03 PM	#2
Hartman Elite Explorer Indianapolis, IN 1996 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,444 Vehicle Specs	looks surprisingly good. __________________ 1996 Explorer 5.0 V8 - TT/shackles, 31" BFG A/T - Registry thread 2005 Mustang GT - Sonic Blue

05-17-2006, 05:54 PM	#3
buckshotmudder Wannabe Elite Explorer Jefferson City, TN 04 Sport Trac 2wd Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 687 Vehicle Specs	looks real good... i like it __________________ 04 Sport Trac 2wd- 265/35/22s~ 5% tint~ K&N 57series Intake~Tinted Tails~35% tinted windshield~Black LED 3rd Brake Light~Tailgate LED Light Bar~10K HID's...More To Come

05-17-2006, 05:56 PM	#5
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11-12-2006, 08:43 PM	#8
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,738 Vehicle Specs	I like those wheels. Looks good __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

11-09-2006, 12:36 AM	#6
RxMadness Wannabe Elite Explorer Brooklyn, NYC 1997 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 31 Vehicle Specs	cherry when I started looking at wheels for my Exp and found out Mustang wheels would fit the first design that ran through my head were the Saleens. After seeing your truck I'm 100% positive those are what I'll be "gifting" myself this Christmas.

11-13-2006, 09:15 AM	#9
Monty Wannabe Elite Explorer Montgomery, AL 2000 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 55 Vehicle Specs	You think that is hard, I am trying to find tires to fit some 20" Rims. It is a 20x8.5 rim and I am not sure what size the stock tires are on my truck, i don't want the wheel size to go down any so it won't "lower" and am unsure of what to do. Looks like you did good though, nice work __________________ 2000 Explorer Sport 4.0 Auto Black w/ gray cloth Viper 350HV alarm system and Pioneer DEH-4700MP, Plans: Replace all the speakers , sportier wheels (Cobra, Saleen, Bullitt, ect...)

11-16-2006, 05:19 PM	#12
amj_88 Wannabe Elite Explorer Manhattan, KS '00 Limited Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 125 Vehicle Specs	is there any way to bore out the middle of the wheel instead of using a spacer? EVERYONE i talk to says spacers are "ok" but they wouldn't do it. and i really don't NEED new rims but i thought the look of some 17s or 18s would be pretty sharp. i want to run center caps, but not a spacer, possible?

11-20-2006, 10:22 AM	#14
Lost216 Wannabe Elite Explorer Gilbert, sc '91 XLT Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 141 Vehicle Specs	looks very good, i like it

11-20-2006, 10:06 PM	#15
dkchrist I am here...I think Ellsworth, KS '03 Ranger XLT 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,274 Vehicle Specs	very nice looks extremely good

12-10-2006, 03:03 PM	#16
amj_88 Wannabe Elite Explorer Manhattan, KS '00 Limited Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 125 Vehicle Specs	More Pictures!!!

12-11-2006, 09:49 PM	#17
dads01dream Wannabe Elite Explorer 1997 mountaineer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	More pix!

12-13-2006, 01:28 PM	#18
Norad Elite Explorer Edgecomb Maine 1999 XLT Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 198 Vehicle Specs	I like the way that your tire and rim combo work with the colors of your truck. __________________ Bright Red '99 XLT w/ 5.0L dynomax exhaust, MAC intake, Acell coils Taylor wires, X2 programmer. TT w/ WAR 153's and RS5000's, EE Rear sway bar. 255/70/16 LTX's that lasted for, 132,xxx. 265/75/16 Goodyear Wrangler S/A on AR 16x8 Baja's. TM Headers 243,xxx and counting Black by Chrome '07 F350 Banks CAI, Techincooler. SCT 8900, Garrett Powermax turbo, MBRP 4" Cool Duals, 4" Icon lift, 35 Toyo's Warn Transformer w/ 9k winch....

12-29-2006, 12:25 PM	#19
cherrybomb Elite Explorer Southern California '99 EB 5.0L (R.I.P) Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 260 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Hey All, Thanks for the positive comments. For those of you who asked for more pics, what else do you wanna see? So far, this thing is still pretty much stock except for the wheel and tire combo. You want more angles, or what? I should probably wash it, then I can snap some more shots. :-) __________________ R.I.P "X" Check out my Elite Registry Check out my wife and I's blog