I hate buying rims!

TripleBlack95

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Yeah, you heard me.

First it was deciding on 18X9' all around - THEN it was offset - then making sure bolt pattern matched up....

Now, I go to order the bit**es, and one store only has 2, and the other store only has 2. No big deal right? WRONG. Both stores are USING THE SAME WAREHOUSE DATABASE (CALIFORNIA YOU SUCK BTW) So, either I find another source for 2 wheels or get 18X8 in the front and 18X9 in the rear - what do you guys think? Anyone that can post pics of 18X8 in the front? I need to see what these will look like. I'm mad picky on looks here.

Definitley pissed, but we'll see what happens! Glad this damn server is FINALLY back up, I was dying man.

Andrew

 

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bimmertech

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i just ordered saleen replicas from mustangracing.com. 18x9/18x10 for a little less than $600 delivered, this is the first time i've ordered from them so i don't have any cust support feedback.

 

TripleBlack95

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Yeah, the replicas are my backburner choice, just cause I really liked these wheels - I just might end up going with them in that same exact fitment.

 

91LX_5L

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haha yeah rims are annoying to shop for it took me weeks to decided kept switcin back and foruth, then i got the ones I wanted but had to figure out what size the 18x10 had a retarded offset which would become a major PITA so I just got 18x9s all around. I wouldnt go smaller then 18x9 in front or back.

What wheels are you lookin at?

 

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california woo

 

TripleBlack95

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They're MB italia's - def. something no one's got but unfortunatley are brand new and can barely find. They're similar to a cobra style wheel with cuts in the middle - no big lip but hyperblack looks money on them. I really won't know for sure til they're mounted though.

 

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What size tire were you plainning on running in the front with 18x9s? Correct me if I'm wrong, but the 275 series tires I assume would best fit this wheel size would rub before full lock in the front wheel wells?

I'd think the 18x8s would work great in the front as you could run a 245 series tire.

 

TripleBlack95

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Yeah, I haven't decided on tires yet, might do something bigger in the front - but in the back maybe 285's - not sure at all yet.

 

94TURBO5 O

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Damn you're in NOVA. Well if you're interested in some nice chrome FR500's in 18x9's let me know. They are the real deal Ford Racing ones. I also have 17" Steeda chrome Ultra-Lite's for sale.

 

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what about 18x9 front and 18x10.5 in back???

 

TripleBlack95

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Need a quick answer - I was thinking of that 94-302 but the rim I like maxes out at 18X9....

Will 18X8 in the front and 18X9 in the rear look good? I can't do 18X9 all around since the wheels are short stocked - they've got 2 each in both those dimensions - anyone's suggestions or pics with this setup welcome cause I have to order something today!! haha.

 

94-302-vert

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I would stagger that way and jsut bump up the backspaceing a bit to push the rear wheels to the edges of the wells where they belong...

 

mootang

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i don't think it will look bad. the only down side will be that you cant rotate them front to back. other than that it will still look great. IMA.

 

TripleBlack95

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ORDERED, FINALLY. I'm sure the guy I went through is finally at peace now that I'm not asking any more questions.

Just in that setup I said above. Hopefully they look good, we shall see! Thanks fellas for the help.

Now it's off to the shop for some quotes on the exhaust, later!

 

TripleBlack95

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Oh and JR - YOU'RE IN NOVA?! Hotness - where and when can I come look at that thing of beauty! You a member of any clubs around here with meetups and such?? Lemme know or PM me if you feel like it, thanks man.

 

94TURBO5 O

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LOL, not for long. I'm out of the Corps in August and we're moving down south to the Va Beach area in a few months. I'm a member of the NVMC and we have monthly drag days, next one this weekend if you're interested for $30. I won't be there this time but I will be at the rest until we leave. Anytime you need some help until then just hit me up, I'm over off the GW Prkwy.