So why don't 10in wide square setups work?

[Mach2burnout]

Caveat emptor (let the buyer beware)

You get what you pay for...If you plan on tracking the car, inexpensive cast wheels should be avoided...I see them break all the time. A Miata flipped in front of me and decide to play "Turtle" due to cheap cast wheels...If you're just getting some bling wheel for cheap, go for it.

Yeah I run my (cheap) cobra Rs on the street and my PFO1s for autox/tracking. But Marc s runs the Saleen replica wheels and must be having pretty good luck with them. He has a very fast pony for sure from the videos I've seen.


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[The01Cav]

I have a set of both the 18x9.5 +35mm offset and the 18x10.5 +38mm. I always run a square setup with both sets without a problem. The advantage of running a square setup allows rotation of my Hoosiers for maximum wear...no clearance issue at all...they do not stick out. I you look at the side view shot of my car in post #49 (with the obnoxiously large photos!!), you can see the rear does not stick out, nor does the front.

Thanks I was just a little concerned since I'm running sportlines, I didn't want to get into any rubbing if I were to run a 285 or 295/40 for the rear.

 

[a50cobra]

Thanks! Those are the PF01 that I got from David (NEMustang) in the 18x10.5" +38 wrapped in Hankook RS3 285s all around. No rubbing anywhere.

What wheels and specs are in your signature pic? Looks excellent

 

[NEMustang]

Thanks! Those are the PF01 that I got from David (NEMustang) in the 18x10.5" +38 wrapped in Hankook RS3 285s all around. No rubbing anywhere.

Jose,

That black combination looks great! I have the 9.5 in black and the 10.5 are in silver...Looking at your car, I need to dump my 2007 and get me a new 5.0!!

 

[corruptor]

Thanks! Those are the PF01 that I got from David (NEMustang) in the 18x10.5" +38 wrapped in Hankook RS3 285s all around. No rubbing anywhere.

Are the tires 285/40? Center caps fit with no issues?

 

[a50cobra]

Are the tires 285/40? Center caps fit with no issues?

Those are 285/35ZR18 Hankook Ventus R-S3 - Great dry autocross tire for those that have to stay within "street tire" UTQG -140 wear. Some even use them as a DD tire but I drive way too much for that. I have over 60 runs and an track day event on those tires. I think they will heat cycle out before they reach the wear bars.

The wheels now have R-Comps for the 2013 season. 275/35R18 Hankook Ventus Z214 C91. I am too stingy to buy Hoosiers....for now.

I have never noticed any issues with the center caps.

 

[corruptor]

Those are 285/35ZR18 Hankook Ventus R-S3 - Great dry autocross tire for those that have to stay within "street tire" UTQG -140 wear. Some even use them as a DD tire but I drive way too much for that. I have over 60 runs and an track day event on those tires. I think they will heat cycle out before they reach the wear bars.

The wheels now have R-Comps for the 2013 season. 275/35R18 Hankook Ventus Z214 C91. I am too stingy to buy Hoosiers....for now.

I have never noticed any issues with the center caps.

Great, thanks. I think another reason your setup looks "just right" is because the overall diameter isn't crazy big like the stock 27".

 

[neema]

Great, thanks. I think another reason your setup looks "just right" is because the overall diameter isn't crazy big like the stock 27".

it's easy to say when you see the car from a 3/4 angle. smaller OD tires look most awkward from the profile perspective (straight on from the side).

regardless, smaller OD tires are cheaper, lighter, and offered in more sizes. they're a total no-brainer for a track setup.

 

[Seven]

So to re-visit this cuz I bought a BOSS this weekend... the 19x10 Forgestar F14s that american muscle sells with an +42 would work front and back? or would I need 18s

 

[Morris]

Yes it would work, tire selection will be limited with the 19 though. I run just about the same set up, 43 offset. I have a 285 square set up but use a 5 mm spacer in front.

 

[MJJ]

So to re-visit this cuz I bought a BOSS this weekend... the 19x10 Forgestar F14s that american muscle sells with an +42 would work front and back? or would I need 18s

Forgestar is now making a 10" inch wheel with a +39 offset and revised center cap to allow them to fit without a spacer.

The 19x10 from american muscle will not fit the front without modifications .

 

[Seven]

Forgestar is now making a 10" inch wheel with a +39 offset and revised center cap to allow them to fit without a spacer.

The 19x10 from american muscle will not fit the front without modifications

would a 19x10 with a +39 work all the way around then? I'd just have to order from Forgestar or a distributor of them I'd assume

 

[MJJ]

would a 19x10 with a +39 work all the way around then? I'd just have to order from Forgestar or a distributor of them I'd assume

Yes, contact Paul Howey from Howey Industries. www.howeyindustries.com

He told me about the new set up.

 

[Seven]

Yes, contact Paul Howey from Howey Industries. www.howeyindustries.com

He told me about the new set up.

Thanks!

 

[Scrape]

Is that hood polished or are my eyes deceiving me?

I run 18x10 AMR's all the way around without spacers and they clear Brembos no problem.

 

[19COBRA93]

Is that hood polished or are my eyes deceiving me?

Yes, it is polished aluminum. I started with a new hood from Ford. They come raw aluminum. I then wet sanded it in a couple stages to make it more smooth, and polished it with a DA, wool pad, and Mothers aluminum polish. Was no easy task.

 

[warpig12354]

Are you going to leave it like that?

 

[Mach2burnout]

Yes, it is polished aluminum. I started with a new hood from Ford. They come raw aluminum. I then wet sanded it in a couple stages to make it more smooth, and polished it with a DA, wool pad, and Mothers aluminum polish. Was no easy task.

That is the most awesome hood I have seen. Its just a damn shame the whole car cant be polished like that. I remember as a kid I had a Hot Wheels car that was completely chromed. I believe it was a AMX Javelin. Was my favorite and I kept it for years.

 

[19COBRA93]

Are you going to leave it like that?

I still have my painted hood that I run in the winter, so I swap them out from time to time. But yes, I plan to keep it that way. I didn't put over 20 hours in it to just paint over it.

That is the most awesome hood I have seen. Its just a damn shame the whole car cant be polished like that. I remember as a kid I had a Hot Wheels car that was completely chromed. I believe it was a AMX Javelin. Was my favorite and I kept it for years.

Thanks! I was actually inspired by the Shelby GR1 concept car I saw a few years ago at the Autorama.

 

[Stage1]

19COBRA93 that badass right there...