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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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Hi Guys
I have an '05 Mustang GT. It's been lowered around 2 inches. I want to put new wheels/tires on it.
How do I get that look where the tires go up under the fenders and seem to more than fill the wheel wells, the way Foose does it. I'd like to maintain some sidewall height to deal with beat up Chicago streets, and I don't want to screw up the handling.
Any ideas? Thanks
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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Welcome! ...check out the wheel section of the forum! Ask for the Jazzzzzzzzzer!
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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welcome, this sections only for welcoming really and tellin us about yourself, look it up in the wheel section
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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Increase the negative offset from the factory specs:
7" rim 39mm offset
8" rim 45mm offset
8.5" rim 50mm offset.
The more the offset, the farther the rims will tuck
in under the fenders and decrease the turning radius
from rubbing the inner fender liners.
Steering stops will need to be installed on the tie rod ends.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 12:50 AM
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Thanks 157db

Just the info I needed. What size wheels/tires will give me the look without messing up handling?
Old Mar 4, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by basjim
Thanks 157db

Just the info I needed. What size wheels/tires will give me the look without messing up handling?
Welcome! ...check out the wheel section of the forum! Ask for the Jazzzzzzzzzer!
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