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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Just ordered some mt's 275 40 r17.... And went to a 17x 8 in rim for gearing thanks guys for the help and will let you know how they are In a week
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Good choice. I'm sure you won't be disappointed
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Hopefully I will not spin lol
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Cool!! Where did you get them from?
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Jegs lol my father gets a dsicount for having an nhra license
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ive got some 285/40/18 nitto 555r's and spin. use the water box and get some spring blockers for the rear.
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Alright thanks david...you running those on stock rims?
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You also have a lot more torque, David.

And nice, Matt. I think I'm just gonna run some 245/45r17s as dailies for now and find some 17x9s to run radials on.
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American racing razors are mad nice i stayed to a 17 x 8 in hopefully it won't matter too much tried to stay to stock width
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enki 18x9 wheel
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mt drag radials are king **** and should work great. be sure to post some pics!
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Alright sounds good and will do !
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Originally Posted by GXPmattyjGXP
Just ordered some mt's 275 40 r17.... And went to a 17x 8 in rim for gearing thanks guys for the help and will let you know how they are In a week
Post some pics, I'd like to see them on the rims. Mustang bolt pattern?
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Jegs had to order from american racing so they won't be in for a week and a half but I will and nooo 5x115 bolt pattern...
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Originally Posted by GXPmattyjGXP
American racing razors are mad nice i stayed to a 17 x 8 in hopefully it won't matter too much tried to stay to stock width
These??

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6 lug 'Cobra' wheels?
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6 lug 'Cobra' wheels?
**** I didn't even pay attention to the lugs. I just typed in American Racing Razors and those were the first to pop up.


How bout these?

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I'm still confused as to why there are 6 lug Shelby wheels...
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he didnt mean to post em lol
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Yes, I know that... I'm strictly talking about why Shelby would have 6 lug wheels. I didn't know they made aftermarket wheels, or a vehicle with a 6 lug pattern.
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