XXR 521's

[GallopingFord]

I've seen that car in person, it looks fantastic.

 

[shark tales]

he must be on air, what tire sizes are his rear?

 

[DRock]

That orange one is a thing of beauty

 

[shark tales]

That orange one is a thing of beauty

totally agree. and a 5.0 in it as well. that guy is killing it

 

[DRock]

I wish someone made those fenders. All metal semi-wide body would be sweet

 

[RideThePony14]

if i were to get these wheels for my '05 with stock GT brakes, which would be the best offset? I plan on running a 18x8.5 +25mm up front with either a 245 or 255 tire and a 18x10 +12 or +25 with a 285 tire. Judging from this thread it looks like i'll probably need spacers. I'm a noob when it comes to wheel fitment lol, so any advice is appreciated.
P.S. I will be lowered on H&R supersport springs

 

[dark steed]

Found it. Lots more pics in the link. This is what I want.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forum.../891950-fender-flares-off-rtr-spec-3-a-2.html

Isn't that captaindistraction's car?

 

[mfergel]

if i were to get these wheels for my '05 with stock GT brakes, which would be the best offset? I plan on running a 18x8.5 +25mm up front with either a 245 or 255 tire and a 18x10 +12 or +25 with a 285 tire. Judging from this thread it looks like i'll probably need spacers. I'm a noob when it comes to wheel fitment lol, so any advice is appreciated.
P.S. I will be lowered on H&R supersport springs

You'd need spacers up front if you wanted it flush but you'll be sticking out on the back. The best way of seeing what you'll be dealing with is to go here and key in the various sizes and compare what you have with what you got. http://www.willtheyfit.com/

I personally like to start with a 19x9.5 +35 with 275/45-19 as the before. That setup is absolutely flush with the wheel well. Key in what you want to put on for the after and you can see how much it would stick out or stick in/etc.

 

[RideThePony14]

So it looks like spacers up front and +25 in the back

 

[RideThePony14]

Awesome link btw ^

 

[shark tales]

yea that is an awesome link

 

[mfergel]

Yeah. It will help you figure out what you'll need for tires too in order to get them to roll in under the fender. Shark tales has run both the 18 and 20 xxr 521's so he's got a lot of experience with what will work/not work on that setup.

 

[RideThePony14]

Shark, I'm curious, what did you run for your 18s? Were there any issues with the XXRs?

 

[shark tales]

Shark, I'm curious, what did you run for your 18s? Were there any issues with the XXRs?

18x10 on 25 offset will work all day with the right tires. now given that not many will ride as low as i am i dont forsee a problem.

if youre as low as i am 245 45 is your tire. if youre not 275 45 would be the max

 

[RideThePony14]

18x10 on 25 offset will work all day with the right tires. now given that not many will ride as low as i am i dont forsee a problem.

if youre as low as i am 245 45 is your tire. if youre not 275 45 would be the max

Thanks man, I really liked your setup by the way!

 

[RetroGT2006]

Where can you get these wheels? These look great!

 

[RideThePony14]

Nextlevelmotoring.com you just missed a super sale

 

[Mr. WHO]

18x10 on 25 offset will work all day with the right tires. now given that not many will ride as low as i am i dont forsee a problem.

if youre as low as i am 245 45 is your tire. if youre not 275 45 would be the max

Check my sig.

My car is lower 1.2 all around. 18x8.5 with a 235/50 and the rear 18x10 with a 265/? (cant remember), all +25 offset. Was great and I loved the look. I wished I would have went with a 275 or a 285, but I was afraid and didnt go with my gut.

I would love to show you pictures, but Im not in the country (deployed) and my wife talked me into selling the car before I left (sold it stock, ha!)

 

[RideThePony14]

im not going too low yet, just gonna put on some H&R springs so i shouldnt have to worry about rubbing. Now i just need to collect the funds lol. Thanks for the help guys!

 

[o2sys]

Sorry but what was the final setup with spacers?

Are you lowered on anything? Rub?