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Old 01-21-2014, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by UrS4
Yes 18x10
Ok cool. I did end up finding a website that can give you dimensions of the wheel based on offset and tire size, so I might try and measure it out. Are you running any camber?
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-1.3 camber, so not really
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Old 01-22-2014, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by UrS4
-1.3 camber, so not really
Ok cool. I figure for these tires I will have to dial in a good amount of camber, which I'm fine with since I hardly drive the car.
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Old 01-25-2014, 01:56 PM
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Post back up once you get the 305's and wheels. I want to hear if you had any rubbing issues and if you did what you did to fix it. Thanks.
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I ended up talking to Sam and he said he thinks I should be able to fit them. Just bought a house so I am waiting on ordering the rims for a week, then hopefully run up to Dallas and get the tires mounted. I will report back.
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*Waco if you're going to Late Model.

Also, UrS4. Any problem with tramlining or front suspension wear? I originally wanted your setup but was warned away by people citing those issues.
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No tram lining or suspension wear. I should have done this years ago.
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Old 03-07-2014, 09:18 AM
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So an update on this: there really isn't going to be an update because the SVE Drift's won't ship for TWO MONTHS!!! Apparently the factory that makes them shut down for Chinese New Year's or something. Either way I am pissed. I am going to look around for anything on sale that might accommodate this set up, but it isn't looking good. I will probably have to end up going with street tires again . Any tips from here on out would be appreciated.
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Originally Posted by tigercrazy718
I will probably have to end up going with street tires again . Any tips from here on out would be appreciated.
What size wheels do you have?


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Ok so I found these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrome-Mustang-FR500-Wheels-18x9-18x10-Rims-18-Inch-Deep-Dish-FR500-2005-/291096171078?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Wheels&vxp=mtr&hash=item43c6af1246
They are 18x10's with a +40mm offset. I am about to go back down the rabbit hole with some research, but they look promising. They are FR500 rims btw.

Edit: So they are basically these: http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...500-Wheel-18X9 and I'm sure they get them from the same company. Too bad they don't have them in matte black.
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