American Racing 18x9 Shelby Razors
07-31-2006, 06:33 AM
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American Racing 18x9 Shelby Razors
Hi All,
I just received my 2007 GT convertible and already had the wheels pre-ordered before I even received the car. I ordered the Shelby Razor 18X9 wheels, from American Racing, I'm was going for 285/40's in the rear and 245/40's in the front based on recommendations from the tire/wheel company. Well much to my shegrin when the wheels were put on the wheels were a good 3/4 inch past the rear wheel well not good so no go. The wheels I ordered had a 12 mm offset, they also make a wheel with a 24mm offset...question has anyone installed these on a 2007 GT with the 24 mm offset wheel and did they fit?....I've already ordered the eibach pro spring set to lower the car so I need to know if combitation is going to work looking for infor on how this may affect my suspension/handling I'm going wit the Tokico struts, Eibach springs, Adj. Panhard bar and Panhard support, and G-trac Brace. Any other recommendations on wheel tire combo's that will fit would be great. Thanks!
I just received my 2007 GT convertible and already had the wheels pre-ordered before I even received the car. I ordered the Shelby Razor 18X9 wheels, from American Racing, I'm was going for 285/40's in the rear and 245/40's in the front based on recommendations from the tire/wheel company. Well much to my shegrin when the wheels were put on the wheels were a good 3/4 inch past the rear wheel well not good so no go. The wheels I ordered had a 12 mm offset, they also make a wheel with a 24mm offset...question has anyone installed these on a 2007 GT with the 24 mm offset wheel and did they fit?....I've already ordered the eibach pro spring set to lower the car so I need to know if combitation is going to work looking for infor on how this may affect my suspension/handling I'm going wit the Tokico struts, Eibach springs, Adj. Panhard bar and Panhard support, and G-trac Brace. Any other recommendations on wheel tire combo's that will fit would be great. Thanks!
07-31-2006, 12:53 PM
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RE: American Racing 18x9 Shelby Razors
You need the 24mm offset for the Shelby wheels. I have this wheel on my car and they fit just fine.
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07-31-2006, 10:24 PM
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RE: American Racing 18x9 Shelby Razors
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What size tire(s) are you running?
What size tire(s) are you running?
08-01-2006, 01:23 AM
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RE: American Racing 18x9 Shelby Razors
I have the 18x9 razors with 24mm offset. They should have known the right offset before they sold them to you!
My tires also Are 255/45 18 BFG KDW2. I agree, they stick like crazy but definitely more road noise than the PIRELLIS.
My tires also Are 255/45 18 BFG KDW2. I agree, they stick like crazy but definitely more road noise than the PIRELLIS.