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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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so i have a question about lowering the stang, is it possible to run 10" wides in the back with a 1.75" drop on her. i have 10" wides sitting in my garage and i want to lower her but i need some advice.
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 02:52 PM
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Here's mine, 10' wide with FRPP springs.
Tons of clearance...

The offset is the thing to watch out for, if you have a radical drop.
With 1.75, you'll be OK.

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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 02:55 PM
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thanx pascal i was hoping you would chime in
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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hERE ARE MY NEW RIMS IN 10 OUT BACK WITH 295/30/20 AND A sPORTLINE DROP. nO PROBS. lET ME FIND MY OLD PIX WITH THE FOOSE ON THEM FOR REF AS WELL. fOR NOW:




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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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Here is my old look when I first got the car with Sportlines and The Foose Nitrouse with 295 out back:

Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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yes, it is possible
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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yes you can, and yes, it looks awesome.
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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I have 10s all the way around with sportlines!

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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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I couldn't fit the 10' up front on my car...
The rim touched the LCA and the frame rails, even with spacers, witch I wouldn't run anyway.

I'd have to go with different rims altogether, so I dropped the idea.
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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Just watch the offset on your wheels.I have 45mm offset on 20X10's and could have stuffed a fatter tire back there.
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