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Old 08-27-2007, 09:02 PM
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looking at the welds and i notice they have a 3.5 inch rim and a 4 inch rim... obviously the difference is minimal is there any reason why i wouldn't want to get the 3.5 rim?

also for the rear i am going to go with the 15x8 wheel with 5.5 back spacing and a 275/50/15 tire... just wanted to double check that this is right also. hate to drop a bunch of money jsut to have to return the tires. can i run the 275 tire with only 4.5 back spacing? i guess it doesn't really make a difference since i am buying new anyways.

hopefully will have some pics in a couple weeks with the new paint and wheels.
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Old 08-27-2007, 09:04 PM
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i dnt know a reason to get 4 instead of 3.5 or visa versa... but the rims i got 4 was my only option, so i went with that obviously.... get the 5.5 backspace.. and 275 will fit, with a little effort
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Old 08-27-2007, 09:16 PM
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i am actually thinking i might get the four. maybe a little bigger rim might be a little safer...

cool on the 275 tire i gotta look at my car though cause if i remember right i got some pretty small tires on there and they are close to the tailpipes. might have to see if i can move them over before i buy the tires.

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Old 08-27-2007, 09:28 PM
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BIG ****ING HAMMER.....


and i have dumps... so tails arent an issure for me
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Old 08-27-2007, 09:32 PM
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BIG ****ING HAMMER.....


and i have dumps... so tails arent an issure for me
i had dumps on another car of mine and have been thinking about it again. i do already ahve the mufflers but i guess i could just buy some turndowns.
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Old 08-27-2007, 09:41 PM
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I JUST PERCHASED A SET OF WELD RIMS FOR MY 1994 MUSTANG I GOT THE INFO FOR THE RIMS FROM SOMEONE THAT HAS A FOX SO IM SHUR ITS THE SAME8X15 5.5 BACK SPACING WITH HOOSER 10.5X26 DRAG RADIALS3.5X15 WITH HOOSER 4X26FRONT TIRE.THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD WAS THE FRONT RIMS THEY RUBED ON THE BRAKE CALAPERS AND I HADTO BUY A 1/4 INCH SPACER AND LONGER WHEEL STUDS IF YOU WANT ME TO SEND YOU SOME PICS JUST GIVE ME YOUR EMAIL AND ILL SEND THEM TO YA. THE 4 INCH RIMS MIGHT KEEP YOU FROM HAVING TO BUY ALL THE EXTRA STUFF BUT NOT SHUR.
[sm=nxsmile.gif]BURN THEM TIRES WHEN YOU GET THEM
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Old 08-27-2007, 09:52 PM
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Not to sound stupid, but what are "dumps"
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Old 08-27-2007, 10:13 PM
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my exhaust stops at the mufflers... no tail pipes for me
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Old 08-27-2007, 10:42 PM
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i havent' heard of people saying that skinnies rub... hmm something to think about at least.. and yes i think i might go with the 4.
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ORIGINAL: jerhog4

I JUST PERCHASED A SET OF WELD RIMS FOR MY 1994 MUSTANG I GOT THE INFO FOR THE RIMS FROM SOMEONE THAT HAS A FOX SO IM SHUR ITS THE SAME8X15 5.5 BACK SPACING WITH HOOSER 10.5X26 DRAG RADIALS3.5X15 WITH HOOSER 4X26FRONT TIRE.THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD WAS THE FRONT RIMS THEY RUBED ON THE BRAKE CALAPERS AND I HADTO BUY A 1/4 INCH SPACER AND LONGER WHEEL STUDS IF YOU WANT ME TO SEND YOU SOME PICS JUST GIVE ME YOUR EMAIL AND ILL SEND THEM TO YA. THE 4 INCH RIMS MIGHT KEEP YOU FROM HAVING TO BUY ALL THE EXTRA STUFF BUT NOT SHUR.
[sm=nxsmile.gif]BURN THEM TIRES WHEN YOU GET THEM
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