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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 11:57 PM
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best thing ppl have said is to beat the **** out of the inner fender till it fits..any easier way to do this other then sledge hammer
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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the bigger the better, BFH
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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335x??? exactly what is the size on those? your using 17*11? id like to see some pics of that!
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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Big F'ing tire REQUIRES a Big F'ing hammer . . .

335's are rediculous on F-Cars . . . IMHO . . .
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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You're gonna have to do some serious beating/cutting of the fenderwells to fit a 335. I've had some 333/30/18 Michelins and those things were F'in huge.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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mini-tub anyone?

http://www.wolferacecraft.com
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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Oh My God!

THANK YOU FOR THAT LINK!!!

Looks like I can get wolfe to install them too since there local.

I know where my first paycheck from my new job is going

EDIT: oh yea I have 335/30/18 michellins on my car I had to lift the rear up to prevent most of the rubbing but these mini tubs are just what I was looking for.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/532234
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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Wow, those mini tubs are pretty cool. I wouldnt know where to get them installed though.
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you know michelin is french company right? they also own bfgoodrich. FTF thats all i have to say. Frenchie
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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nice car AW/white-z28
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 04:39 PM
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If you get those tubs can you put the interior back together???
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Originally Posted by UGotBeaT
nice car AW/white-z28

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