17x10.5 not fitting properly
04-05-2010, 05:46 PM
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I didn't built up my Mustang. I purchased it new in May 02. I started upgrading in July 2004. I had all work done at this Mustang speed shop in Long Island, NY. I just bring the parts to them and they make it work. What ever knowledge I may have is from listening to the mechanics and other men in conversation along with reading various Mustang publications.
I also picked up a lot from my job as outside sales parts account manager. I opened and service 107 accounts in a 33 mile radius in just over a year. All I do is take orders over my cell and call them into base. The autohouse I work for delivers parts -- usually in under an hour to gas stations, automotive garages and small retail stores. I get a commission and work flex hours at my own accord.
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04-05-2010, 05:51 PM
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You miss the point. The High grade vintage cards as Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Sandy Koufax, Ted Williams etc are my investments. I do it to make money. Not because I am a baseball fanatic. It is something I do on the side that has proven to be profitable -- so far.
04-05-2010, 05:54 PM
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04-05-2010, 06:00 PM
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As long as the 17" tire has 5% additional sidewall than a respective 18" tire, they will be the same diameter (or not enough difference to mean any clearance issues). So a 315/35/17" tire is the exact same size as a 315/30/18" tire, so clearance will be exactly the same 
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04-05-2010, 06:46 PM
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How come I can't call my male friends Boyfriends? 
I think this is totally unfair and am going to write my congresswoman about it* 
Boy.... talk about rolling fenders...
I run 315/30/18"s on 11" wheels on 2" drop. I went MC Hammer and Sister Sledge all over the place under there. I even wore baggy pants to complete the look!
Anyway..... OP, take some pics as The Jmac suggested and we take a peek for ya.
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*Come to think of it, I am near San Francisco
I think this is totally unfair and am going to write my congresswoman about it* Boy.... talk about rolling fenders...
I run 315/30/18"s on 11" wheels on 2" drop. I went MC Hammer and Sister Sledge all over the place under there. I even wore baggy pants to complete the look!Anyway..... OP, take some pics as The Jmac suggested and we take a peek for ya.
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*Come to think of it, I am near San Francisco
04-05-2010, 08:13 PM
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Sounds like this is just the bar with the loop to hold the e-brake cable solid. If so, just bend it out of the way a little. Hell, my e-brake cable is completely bare in this area due to tire contact. I need to get in there and patch it up, come to think of it.
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The thing i dont get is why it is only on one side and not the other. btw my car isn't lowered so it rules out that being an issue.
04-05-2010, 08:19 PM
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04-05-2010, 08:37 PM
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That's exactly what is happening. So bending it would be fine then. I wasn't sure if that would affect my brakes or anything. I'll probably tackle that in the upcoming weekend.
The thing i dont get is why it is only on one side and not the other. btw my car isn't lowered so it rules out that being an issue.
The thing i dont get is why it is only on one side and not the other. btw my car isn't lowered so it rules out that being an issue.
Jazzer