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Old 08-24-2009, 02:40 PM   #1
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I getting ready to pull the trigger on some 18'' staggered wheels any ideas I have a 2008 GT alloy and currently have 20'' shelby redlines. I was thinking of getting 18X9-18X10 Mustang Ford Gt Style Wheel black with poslished lip. Any tire suggestions or another set of wheels that will look good will help wil be appreciated.

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Old 08-24-2009, 02:59 PM   #2
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got any pics of your current set up. I've always been curios to how redlines would look on alloy
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here ya go

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Old 08-24-2009, 06:10 PM   #4
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As for tires 255/45-18 for thr front and 285/40-18 or 295/40-18 for thr rear depending on the offset of the wheel. Since I can't post attachments,look at my pics an see if you like the godspeed omega's on alloy. they are 18x9 and 18x10
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I'd try to stick with all 4 wheels being 9.5" or so. You'll still be able to go 255's up front and 275's or larger in the back. Although I have 275's all the way around on 9.5" wheels, I'll go 255's up front next time.
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^ Nuke can you post a pic of your setup?
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As for tires 255/45-18 for thr front and 285/40-18 or 295/40-18 for thr rear depending on the offset of the wheel. Since I can't post attachments,look at my pics an see if you like the godspeed omega's on alloy. they are 18x9 and 18x10
Damn sweet ride you got there those wheels look nice on that car!! You get them from cruzinconcepts??
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^ Nuke can you post a pic of your setup?
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