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Old 12-13-2010, 12:19 PM
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They look really great... congrats!

Very similar to these bigger Carroll Shelby Wheels for newer Mustangs:

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/galleries/...L350/index.php
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Old 12-13-2010, 12:42 PM
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New wheels look good. I've always like that style wheel.
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Old 12-13-2010, 02:03 PM
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Wheels actually are staggered :-) 205/60r15 front and 225/60r15 back. It's a must have for any kinda muscle car in my opinion even if only slight
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Old 12-13-2010, 11:05 PM
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+1 to staggered wheels, I believe I have 7" rims and have 245's on the back and 235's up front with no issues. I definitely wouldn't go higher than that up in the front. I don't know much about the physics behind it but I haven't had any problems with performance during "spirited" driving or anything else.
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Old 12-14-2010, 03:13 AM
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I have never heard anyone describe it that way. I have 235 60 15 in 15x7 in the rear and it does just fine. I can see what your saying though and wouldn't want wider tires.
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Old 12-14-2010, 08:32 AM
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Ok, I'm a little more awake now than I was yesterday.

Yes, you can fit 235's on 7" wheels. Now that I think about it, that's actually what I have on the back of my car *sheepish grin*. That said, tires that wide on those wheels will suffer from sidewall roll in corners. They're a little outside the 'optimal' sizing for a 7" wheel. I don't have too much problem with it in the back, but it's still there. The fronts, which are 225's, get more lateral stress.
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