AFS mach rims in 18's or 17's ???

[whammy91]

okay iam looking into getting the AFS mach rims. but some people are telling me to get them in 18's and others say 17's. i like both but my plan was to get 17's but i want to hear peoples oppinions that have the rims and what they think of them and if they would of got them in 18's or 17's.

[JaybTorchedMach]

18's just look **** sexy I've been tempted to get the 18 inch AFS with black inserts to switch it up.

[TRMach1]

I've always preferred the look of the 17 inch.

[TRbetngu]

I think 17s look just fine. Plus way cheaper tires..

[doubleg]

IMO if you go with the 17's your not changing the wheel look that much.
For me I like a drastic change, but thats just me, thats why this spring I will be ordering some 18x9/10 Black Fr500s with the polished lip.

[TRMach1]

Originally Posted by doubleg

IMO if you go with the 17's your not changing the wheel look that much.
For me I like a drastic change, but thats just me, thats why this spring I will be ordering some 18x9/10 Black Fr500s with the polished lip.

For some of us, it's not so much about change, as it is about enhancement. Good luck with those FR500's, couldn't get rid of mine fast enough. I liked the look, but they were a PITA to keep clean.

[donjuaniii]

Originally Posted by TRbetngu

I think 17s look just fine. Plus way cheaper tires..

Plus less weight (normally) and wear/tear on suspension parts...

[Gazelch]

Hey, I like the wheels...Nice combo
are they stock shelby type,
also what size tires are you running..

[DSGdmb]

I went with 17's for many reasons:


-Deep dish
-Can fit 315's
-Cheaper tires
-Less weight
-No rubbing if your lowered

[4valve 4tw?]

The less weight thing always comes up, but I guarantee it's a negligible point.

Just once I'd like to see the usual 275/9x17 and 315/10.5x17 weighed vs 265/9x18 and 285/10x18.

[SHAKERRR]

I think the AFS wheels look best in 17's. There are a lot of other 18's that look hot but not in the factory Mach wheel.

[MustangFrank03]

Originally Posted by SHAKERRR

I think the AFS wheels look best in 17's. There are a lot of other 18's that look hot but not in the factory Mach wheel.

^^ agreed

[Rumplemenz]

Originally Posted by SHAKERRR

I think the AFS wheels look best in 17's. There are a lot of other 18's that look hot but not in the factory Mach wheel.

yep totally agree.. however, with that being said, if AFS did in fact make some 18x10 deep dish mach's id be pressed to say the 17's were still better... me personally i love the afs mach 1's... if the machs stance is perfect the 17's sometimes could be mistaken for 18's if the person wasnt familiar with the afs wheel. I think the AB mach above is so sweet.. Im such a huge fan of AFS im confident to say they are the best option for our machs in 17's

[Tommy Z]

Going to blow my own horn here and say the 18s look far better than the 17s (see pic). If you're not putting down a lot of power, a 285-xx-18 can be mounted to the 18X9s in the rear and provide plenty of grip. I just feel like our body style mustang flows so much better with 18s.
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[machdude]

Originally Posted by Tommy Z

Going to blow my own horn here and say the 18s look far better than the 17s (see pic). If you're not putting down a lot of power, a 285-xx-18 can be mounted to the 18X9s in the rear and provide plenty of grip. I just feel like our body style mustang flows so much better with 18s.
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I've been a fan of the 17's for a while but man you make me want to change my mind. The car looks awesome.

[Tommy Z]

Originally Posted by machdude

I've been a fan of the 17's for a while but man you make me want to change my mind. The car looks awesome.

Thanks, man! Is it cause I'm right? Haha just kidding. I've seen plenty of fantastic looking GTs, Mach 1s, and Cobras rolling 17s.


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[Tommy Z]

Originally Posted by Red87

I would also like to see this, I want 18"s but I don't want my car to be weighed down.

Someone just posted some good weight info in this section.


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[67bigblock]

Do the 18x9 and 18x 10 fit without any spacers or issues? Clear the stock brakes?

[bris09]

Originally Posted by 67bigblock

Do the 18x9 and 18x 10 fit without any spacers or issues? Clear the stock brakes?

I wouldn't see any fitment issues with the stock brakes. I have the 17x9 and they clear the stock brakes. I installed the Cobra R front calipers and only had to use a quarter inch spacer to clear the caliper. The back spacing between the 17 and 18" rims should be the same. It should be just the diameter that changes as the width typically determines the back spacing.

I don't have time to look on their site but they give you all the dimensions, you can compare the 17 and 18" rims.

[67bigblock]

Thnx Bri

[TRbetngu]

Originally Posted by 67bigblock

Thnx Bri

Just mounted my 18" AFS reps last night. No fitment issues at all, seem to be of great quality.

[ab_mach1]

Originally Posted by TTSaleen

I know old thread, but here's my setup.

18-9 front with Toyo Proxes T1 Sport 275-35-18 tire

18-10.5 rear with Toyo Proxes R888 305-3518 tire



Fit like a glove.

How do you like those tires, Ryan?


Instagram: @ab_mach1

[TTSaleen]

Originally Posted by eruza

How do you like those tires, Ryan?
Instagram: @ab_mach1

Love them.
Had them on my past red Mach 1 and have them on my current Cobra mustang as well.
Ride comfortable, fronts have minimal road noise, the rears have a little more noise as they are a harder race compound.
However the rears (R888) hook great for a drag radial type of tire and I recommend them highly for a daily driver.

[ab_mach1]

Originally Posted by TTSaleen

Love them.

Had them on my past red Mach 1 and have them on my current Cobra mustang as well.

Ride comfortable, fronts have minimal road noise, the rears have a little more noise as they are a harder race compound.

However the rears (R888) hook great for a drag radial type of tire and I recommend them highly for a daily driver.

Thanks! I'm going to go with those when the Mach needs new shoes. The MT street comps I have now are not bad, but everyone who has the Toyo's likes them. They really are t that much more $$ either.


Instagram: @ab_mach1