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SVT32VDOHC

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They said American Muscle has FR500's for S197 Mustangs with the proper offset. I got all geeked because I want 05 wheels for my 81 Mustang with the 2001 axle because of the bigger offset. I go on there, and they are all 18's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF???? They have had those forever. Why can't they make an FR500's in a 17X9 with a +44mm offset????? I don't want the 18's because it is pointless to spend more money for added weight and size that I don't need...and the 17, or 18...it's still the same wheel. I have 17" tires all over my shop. I have some 18's but they are almost bald.

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bummer.....its just that 17s look like butt on an S197..
 

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True, very true. I love those fr500's though.
 

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iwashmycar said:
bummer.....its just that 17s look like butt on an S197..
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You know...I never though of it that way. Companies make so many wheels in replicas, why can't they make every wheel in 17-18, and in every offset. +24, +7, +30, +44, and +46?? People have different suspension set ups on their cars, like I do, and I want a certain wheel with that set up. I don't want to settle for a wheel I don't like just because it fits the best.
 
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