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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 01:20 AM
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I've been rolling on 20's now for a while and have decided to change my wheel setup and go back to 18's. After weeks of waiting the brown man finally dropped off my set of FR500's in rough grey, 40mm offset. The color is a little lighter shade of gray its more silver than anything. Anyhow, I' went with 18x10's on all four corners, although the rear tires are just a little wider. I went with 275/40/18 in the front, Sumitomo tires, and 295/40/18 out back, Falken 615's. Here are some picks of the test fit and yes they do clear. I'll post picks when they're mounted.


My current set-up..


Test fitment.





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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 01:47 AM
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Gonna look sick! car should sit a tad bit lower right?
Old Mar 20, 2011 | 03:00 AM
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Are you lowered already? how far if so?

The current setup looks pretty sweet but hopefully the 18s will ride nice and look good too. Some nice wide tires out back sounds fun as well. Cant wait till i can get some rims...
Old Mar 20, 2011 | 03:50 AM
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I am so not a fan of 20's on a muscle car. Looking forward to your pics.
Old Mar 20, 2011 | 03:50 AM
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looks good!
Old Mar 20, 2011 | 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Shadow7874
Are you lowered already? how far if so?

lowered on Eibach pro-kit..

The current setup looks pretty sweet but hopefully the 18s will ride nice and look good too. Some nice wide tires out back sounds fun as well. Cant wait till i can get some rims...
I do like my 20's but want a little more performance...

Originally Posted by 808muscle
I am so not a fan of 20's on a muscle car. Looking forward to your pics.
I can't wait either.

Originally Posted by mdg
looks good!
Thanks!
Old Mar 20, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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I won't say how I "like'm". Post might get flagged, lol.
Old Mar 20, 2011 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 808muscle
I am so not a fan of 20's on a muscle car. Looking forward to your pics.
+1

And with my 18's sitting next to my g/f's 17's, I'm considering going to 17's or possibly 16's. Sidewall FTW!
Old Mar 20, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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I am considering going back to 18"s as well. Please post your pics asap!
Old Mar 20, 2011 | 09:58 AM
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Curious to see how those fatties look in the front!



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