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Old 08-24-2009, 09:09 PM
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Alright so I may be getting FR500's here sometime soon and I have a couple questions. First off, I am not sure that I want silver or chrome, 17's or 18's. I know the pros and cons of sizing. I like the fact that 17's are cheaper as are tires, and the fact that I can run 315's in the rear with 17's. I like that setup idea. However, I know how wicked my car would look with 18's. I am going to lower it regardless, sometime, but not sure when.

Also, I am trying to figure out the cheapest combo/place for pricing. i.e. wheels from oewheelsllc.com and tires from AM/Tirerack.

Photos would be great af 17/18" FR500's in silver and/or chrome. This may give me a better idea of what size and finish I would like. Mustangman, your car is sweet and pics would be appreciated.

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Got mine off ebay, 18x9/10's in the rear. 255's up front 275's in the rear, you can see a picture in my sig. Might consider selling them if youre intersted
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Originally Posted by freefallin98
Alright so I may be getting FR500's here sometime soon and I have a couple questions. First off, I am not sure that I want silver or chrome, 17's or 18's. I know the pros and cons of sizing. I like the fact that 17's are cheaper as are tires, and the fact that I can run 315's in the rear with 17's. I like that setup idea. However, I know how wicked my car would look with 18's. I am going to lower it regardless, sometime, but not sure when.

Also, I am trying to figure out the cheapest combo/place for pricing. i.e. wheels from oewheelsllc.com and tires from AM/Tirerack.

Photos would be great af 17/18" FR500's in silver and/or chrome. This may give me a better idea of what size and finish I would like. Mustangman, your car is sweet and pics would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
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A 315/30/18 is almost the same diameter of a 315/35/17.....they'll fit just fine.

If you're set on FRs go with 18s.....the only decent looking 17s are 03 Cobras.


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Got mine off ebay, 18x9/10's in the rear. 255's up front 275's in the rear, you can see a picture in my sig. Might consider selling them if youre intersted

Can you say "S T R E T C E D T I R E S"?

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Old 08-24-2009, 10:04 PM
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I MIGHT consider yours, but I really think I want chrome or silver. PM me with more pictures up close if you have them.

Yeah, 275's are kinda stretched I think. Anyone know why oewheelsllc.com doesnt sell 17" FR's? More pics please!
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A lot of people go with 285's on 18x10's, 275 is only 10 mm smaller. Not going to make a huge difference visually. Not like 255's on the back, 225's up front like my buddy has on his 18's.

Ill think about selling them, not really sure what id get if i did though.
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Old 08-25-2009, 09:36 PM
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More pictures please
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