What size front Weld RT-S to go with Rear 17 inch RT-S?

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Im looking for opinions on what size front wheel would look best with the 17 in the rear. I was thinking a 20x9, That is what i have now... The car is not a drag car, It mostly a street car, hitting the track a few times a year. So I guess looks over function for the front. Thank you, every opinion counts, and pics would be great thank you
 

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In an RT-S 71 you only have two choices depending on what year your car is. A 17x5 will clear the 4 piston caliper and the 18x5 will clear the 6 piston caliper. The 18 will work both ways, it's up to your preference.
 

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I’m running 20x9 and 17x10 and love it. I went this route so that they served as dual purpose. Car still handles decent and sticks as best as it can for the street.
 

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Thank you that is exactly what I was looking for. It doesnt look to big compared to the 17.
 

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They make a 19” but it’s monoblock (RT-M I think?) and same design but only way to get a 19” and about $300 more each side. I was debating same with 19” front 18” rear but now doing 18x5 from 17x11 rear beadlock. 28x6x18 fronts and 315/50/17 30” rears. Max traction for 1000rwhp
-J
 

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They make a 19” but it’s monoblock (RT-M I think?) and same design but only way to get a 19” and about $300 more each side. I was debating same with 19” front 18” rear but now doing 18x5 from 17x11 rear beadlock. 28x6x18 fronts and 315/50/17 30” rears. Max traction for 1000rwhp
-J

biminiLX, what brand & speed rating of the 18" fronts? Would like to go this route but can't find anything over an H rating.
 

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GT500 swapped car with 17x10 rear and 20x9 fronts. I have 20” rears but haven’t been usin them much recently, they are shown in the photo with Ford dealership

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