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Old 09-22-2004, 01:49 PM
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I was lookin for saleen rims that will go on a fox and I found these they are replicas but they are 179 per rims and they are 18x10. What do you guys think?
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Old 09-22-2004, 02:06 PM
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not bad
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Old 09-22-2004, 02:08 PM
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Look good to me.
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Old 09-22-2004, 03:10 PM
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Those rims look nice, they seem like a great addition to a fox body. I have a fox body, and I really like the 16x7 Cobra R Chrome Rims, really expensive... but I like em...
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Old 09-22-2004, 03:22 PM
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look like a good choice!!
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Old 09-23-2004, 01:34 AM
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I strongly suggest you talk to somebody at your local performance tire store before you buy anything that big as they may not fit or leave room enough for the front wheels to turn all the way. You will have to get the offset just right also or they will stick out too far and maybe rub the wheelwells. And with most tire/wheel places, once you mount them you bought them, so get some good advice on how to measure a wheel/tire combo to make sure they will fit or you will be doing some unplanned body/frame work if you're not careful!
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Old 09-23-2004, 01:48 AM
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Eh, your car lowered at all?
Don't suggest getting a rim that large, as roundman said
Mine already rub pretty badly and mine are 17x9's
I'm going to need to swap the A-Arms for a tubular one so I have a little more clearance down there.
Can't turn the wheel ALL the way
Still can turn fine, but 18x10...
thats really big
Try not to go larger than 17x8 in the front
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Old 09-23-2004, 10:08 AM
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I wish had some new pics of my car lowered with Ford Racing Cobra Rs 17 x 8s all the way around. On an 86, it looks like nothing else.
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Old 09-23-2004, 12:09 PM
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Im going to agree!!!!!!

I have 17x10 in the rear, and occasionally they rub either the exhaust or the outside quater panel.

And 17x9 in the front and there is almost not enough room to turn all the way.

plus 18's will make for a rough as hell ride!
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Old 09-23-2004, 12:40 PM
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I havent been able to find 17' saleen rims but I didnt know 18's wouldnt fit to well.

There is a guy I have seen around town with 18's and I dont really like it but he has plenty of room.

I really like the look of saleen rims, they are awesome! I wanted to go 18's in the back and 17's in the front. I havent seen that before but i think it would look so tough!

Thanks for all the advice guys!
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