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Old 12-16-2012, 05:38 PM
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I am thinking about purchasing some 18' rims to get away from the rough ride of the 20's. i have already purchased the sr lowering springs and was wondering if anyone could post a pic of their mustang with lowering springs and 18' rims. i am just trying to get an idea of what my car will look like. thanks!
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Old 12-16-2012, 09:03 PM
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Hello fellow mountaineer. Keep in mind the amount of drop and tire size will play factors in the final appearance.
My setup is as follows:
FRPP P springs w/koni str.t struts and shocks (1" overall drop)
fronts: 18x9 255/45/18
rear: 18x10 295/45/18

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Old 12-16-2012, 10:27 PM
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looks nice dude i am getting this tire set http://www.americanmuscle.com/blackg...0509-stag.html. i was just making sure it wasnt going to look dumb but yours definatly looks good thanks for the pics man
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Old 12-16-2012, 10:28 PM
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however i dont think i will be getting the chin spoiler now, ill probably drag it off in no time
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Old 12-17-2012, 07:45 AM
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My set up FRPP K springs 1.5" drop with Tokico adjustable shocks/struts.
Rear 18x10 Front 18x9.
I've had a chin spoiler for over two years with very little problems of scraping or draging.



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Old 12-17-2012, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ZackBallard3
looks nice dude i am getting this tire set http://www.americanmuscle.com/blackg...0509-stag.html. i was just making sure it wasnt going to look dumb but yours definatly looks good thanks for the pics man
The only thing I do not like about that package is the rear tire selection.
270/40/18 is kinda small in terms of overall dia @ 26.66"
Stock fillment comes in at 27.17"
I would go with oem cobra fillment which is 285/40/18 on the rears at least with a straggered setup.
Don't worry, you have the room back there. My 295's come in at over 28".
285/40/18 is the same size rear as D'prived to give you an idea.
Hope this helps...
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Old 12-17-2012, 04:42 PM
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i see what your saying mayo. does the 285 not look goofy with the 255 on the front??
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Old 12-17-2012, 04:50 PM
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i believe im going to stick with the package for now and when i need a new set im going to get the 285 on the back. but eathier way i think both wheels look good on both of your cars. D'prived i wasnt sure how low the chin would hang after lowering it but i will def get it now that ive seen what yours looks like. thanks for the help guys
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UPR/Eibach Pro lowering springs with GT500 wheels & tires.

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I'm on Tokico D-specs and Eibach Pro springs, about a 1.4-1.5" drop, staggered tire setup. Tire specs in my signature. Wish I would've gone a little lower with the Eibach Sportlines...

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