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Old 03-20-2010, 02:22 PM
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Im trying to order some new wheels and tires for my mustang which is an 02 gt i want to run 18x9 in the front with 275/35/18 tires and 295/35/18 in the rear but i called AM cause i want to run the fr500 wheels and the person i talked to said that i would have fitment issues cause i am also running the eibach springs and that i would have to roll my fenders and that that size up front would cause the sway bar to hit any help would be great!!!
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Old 03-20-2010, 02:23 PM
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forgot to mention that i want to run 18x10's in the rear.....
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Old 03-20-2010, 07:23 PM
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You may rub a bit, but rolling the fenders a tad is not a big deal. The 275's tend to hit the front sway bar, but only a little and on full-lock of steering wheel so no worries there. The rear tires will be OK, but a 30 series will give you a bit more clearance as well as limit the likelyhood of ABS sensor issues due to a bit excessive differing diameter tires between front and rear.

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EDIT: You could avoid rubbing if you go 265/35's in stead up front. I think this is a better fit for a 9" wheel anyway. The 275's tend to be a bit sloppy on turn-in response with a 9" wheel.

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Old 03-21-2010, 08:04 PM
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I dont have any problems and I have the same wheels sizes as well as tires with the H&R ss which are lower than the pro kit. Look in my profile if youd like theres some updated pictures
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thank you so much for the info the guys at AM worried the hell out of me so i think i will go ahead and order the wheels and tire and one more thing what do you mean about turn in with the 275's you mean it wont be as responssive!
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Old 03-22-2010, 10:53 PM
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nestang did you have to adjust your computer for the speedo and ABS with your 18's
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Old 03-23-2010, 01:24 AM
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yeah I used some calculator online and change the tire rotation numbers according to its calculations, i havent been able to test its acuracy with gps, but I havent ever been pulled over or noticed any difference once I adjusted it with the diablo
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you can also buy a little calibration box...

http://www.americanmuscle.com/speed-...tor-94-04.html
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right on man thats great thanks for your help!!!
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