Getting serious abotu buying wheels/springs
03-08-2010, 01:15 PM
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Trust me brotha, I am the kind at that. I build and restore or convert old road bikes and make a pretty nice penny most of the time. I have been out of the game for a few months, but have a couple in my shop waiting for a build. I also have some stock parts to try and sell as well.
Guys, just figured out that for silver FR5's in 18" with the Nexen tires from OEwheels would run me 1067 to my front door. Throw in the Eibach Pro Kit for 230 and what, maybe 100 for install of the springs and I am into the entire kit with install of springs for around 1300. Not a bad deal.
Lets compare the Sumis to the Nexens. The Sumis would be fron 50resto and are the basic ones. The Nexens are the 3000 model I believe. Which are going to wear faster? I think I like the tread pattern of the NExens a little better than the Sumis.
The kit from OEwheels would be 245/40/18 and 275/35/18.
The kit from 50resto would be 275/40/17 and 315/35/17
I like the look of 18's better,l but tires are always cheaper for 17's.
Let me know some thoughts here.....
Guys, just figured out that for silver FR5's in 18" with the Nexen tires from OEwheels would run me 1067 to my front door. Throw in the Eibach Pro Kit for 230 and what, maybe 100 for install of the springs and I am into the entire kit with install of springs for around 1300. Not a bad deal.
Lets compare the Sumis to the Nexens. The Sumis would be fron 50resto and are the basic ones. The Nexens are the 3000 model I believe. Which are going to wear faster? I think I like the tread pattern of the NExens a little better than the Sumis.
The kit from OEwheels would be 245/40/18 and 275/35/18.
The kit from 50resto would be 275/40/17 and 315/35/17
I like the look of 18's better,l but tires are always cheaper for 17's.
Let me know some thoughts here.....
03-08-2010, 01:28 PM
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i just bought a pair of summi's 285/35/18's for 112.00 or so... how cheap do you want? the difference isnt big man, and its not like yu buy tires ever other month. Just buy some good used 18's... allday long all these mustang forums (svtperformance, corral, stangnet ect)
03-08-2010, 02:06 PM
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Oh my wow, my fiance just gave me the OK to do them. Here's how the conversaton went: "Hey honey, do you care if I ordered wheels and tires for my car?" "Oh no that's fine, you deserve it." Lol, wtf? I think I picked a good one guys. With that being said, I think I am going to order the 18's from OEwheels right now and the springs from AM.
03-08-2010, 04:40 PM
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Oh my wow, my fiance just gave me the OK to do them. Here's how the conversaton went: "Hey honey, do you care if I ordered wheels and tires for my car?" "Oh no that's fine, you deserve it." Lol, wtf? I think I picked a good one guys. With that being said, I think I am going to order the 18's from OEwheels right now and the springs from AM.
03-08-2010, 09:42 PM
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Yeah, she is definitely a good one boys. Im lucky. I can't wait til' my wheels and springs come in. Anyone have a clue what spring install is going to run me? Is it really that tough? Just need a spring press, right?
03-08-2010, 09:48 PM
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just call any shop...
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