Crown Victoria rim request
Any details on how they fit in the fenders once you slam it? I'm getting coils in a month, and I want to know if my fenders need more than just a roll? I have the double step with a 5 mm spacer to clear the calipers, and it sits kind of mexi about 3 mm out. Not sure if I can camber the wheels enough to fit.
As you can see, its a decent bit of poke.
As you can see, its a decent bit of poke.
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Any details on how they fit in the fenders once you slam it? I'm getting coils in a month, and I want to know if my fenders need more than just a roll? I have the double step with a 5 mm spacer to clear the calipers, and it sits kind of mexi about 3 mm out. Not sure if I can camber the wheels enough to fit.
As you can see, its a decent bit of poke.
As you can see, its a decent bit of poke.
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Depends how low your gonna go though. If i was sitting higher i wouldnt need the roll on fenders. Also fender rolling isnt a major process im sure you know. A light roll can be done fairly quick. Or if you run a smaller tire in the front it wont be needed either.
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You may have already looked at all of my pics on page 8 of this thread. But I did a mini write up of every bit of my fitment process, tire specs, and alignment. I lowered my car maybe 1-1.5 inches and with maxed camber up front I was able to fit the wheels in the fenders pretty well with a good roll. Like El kenny Said above, rolling fenders is not that big of a deal as long as you don't rush, heat it evenly, and use a fender roller.
El kenny's car is much lower than mine, and with a lower profile tire. I decided on 205/55's up front and 225/50's in the rear and I had to roll all the way around to prevent serious rubbing. But it was my decision to run thick side walled tires and wider rears which makes the rolling that much more important. The smaller tire you decide to run the lower you should be able to go before running into rubbing issues. Camber is important in the front though. You can see a huge difference in drop and tire profile between my car and El kenny's. I'd honestly go lower if I could, but the previous owner must have hit something on the driver rear fender because there's a little bit of body work and bondo there. So I was only able to roll half the driver side rear fender cause I would have cracked the paint if I did the back half. I don't rub now, but if I went lower I would.
My suggestion is roll your fenders. I didn't think I had to roll my rears, but it rubbed bad and chewed up my new tires. All my pics are on page 8, but here's one for quick reference:
El kenny's car is much lower than mine, and with a lower profile tire. I decided on 205/55's up front and 225/50's in the rear and I had to roll all the way around to prevent serious rubbing. But it was my decision to run thick side walled tires and wider rears which makes the rolling that much more important. The smaller tire you decide to run the lower you should be able to go before running into rubbing issues. Camber is important in the front though. You can see a huge difference in drop and tire profile between my car and El kenny's. I'd honestly go lower if I could, but the previous owner must have hit something on the driver rear fender because there's a little bit of body work and bondo there. So I was only able to roll half the driver side rear fender cause I would have cracked the paint if I did the back half. I don't rub now, but if I went lower I would.
My suggestion is roll your fenders. I didn't think I had to roll my rears, but it rubbed bad and chewed up my new tires. All my pics are on page 8, but here's one for quick reference:
Last edited by TIIFC3S; Mar 13, 2013 at 03:30 PM.
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You may have already looked at all of my pics on page 8 of this thread. But I did a mini write up of every bit of my fitment process, tire specs, and alignment. I lowered my car maybe 1-1.5 inches and with maxed camber up front I was able to fit the wheels in the fenders pretty well with a good roll. Like El kenny Said above, rolling fenders is not that big of a deal as long as you don't rush, heat it evenly, and use a fender roller.
El kenny's car is much lower than mine, and with a lower profile tire. I decided on 205/55's up front and 225/50's in the rear and I had to roll all the way around to prevent serious rubbing. But it was my decision to run thick side walled tires and wider rears which makes the rolling that much more important. The smaller tire you decide to run the lower you should be able to go before running into rubbing issues. Camber is important in the front though. You can see a huge difference in drop and tire profile between my car and El kenny's. I'd honestly go lower if I could, but the previous owner must have hit something on the driver rear fender because there's a little bit of body work and bondo there. So I was only able to roll half the driver side rear fender cause I would have cracked the paint if I did the back half. I don't rub now, but if I went lower I would.
My suggestion is roll your fenders. I didn't think I had to roll my rears, but it rubbed bad and chewed up my new tires. All my pics are on page 8, but here's one for quick reference:
El kenny's car is much lower than mine, and with a lower profile tire. I decided on 205/55's up front and 225/50's in the rear and I had to roll all the way around to prevent serious rubbing. But it was my decision to run thick side walled tires and wider rears which makes the rolling that much more important. The smaller tire you decide to run the lower you should be able to go before running into rubbing issues. Camber is important in the front though. You can see a huge difference in drop and tire profile between my car and El kenny's. I'd honestly go lower if I could, but the previous owner must have hit something on the driver rear fender because there's a little bit of body work and bondo there. So I was only able to roll half the driver side rear fender cause I would have cracked the paint if I did the back half. I don't rub now, but if I went lower I would.
My suggestion is roll your fenders. I didn't think I had to roll my rears, but it rubbed bad and chewed up my new tires. All my pics are on page 8, but here's one for quick reference:
Ill try to take some pics of the front and the clearance i have with wheels straight and turned as well. Ill prob take the pics before i head out for the night.
He probably meant it doesn't exist because it's not a Crown Victoria wheel, but the Lincoln or Grand Marquis (whichever it is). I'd like to go slightly lower than you, TIIFC3S. I would like to go with a 205/50 all around. Possible 205/50 up front and 225/45 in the rear.
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You'll have a hard time fitting 215's up front without a pull or wide fenders, but you'll be fine in the back. My 205's up front poke a little.
I tried looking for 225/45's last summer before I got my RE11's and couldn't find a single set for sale. I work at a place with a tire shop and have a friend who manages a full service shop and both couldn't find any in that size. Thus the reason I went with 225/50's. And I still had to wait over a week for those to come in. Maybe you'll have better luck than I did. 205/50's all around will give you the profile you want though.
I tried looking for 225/45's last summer before I got my RE11's and couldn't find a single set for sale. I work at a place with a tire shop and have a friend who manages a full service shop and both couldn't find any in that size. Thus the reason I went with 225/50's. And I still had to wait over a week for those to come in. Maybe you'll have better luck than I did. 205/50's all around will give you the profile you want though.
You'll have a hard time fitting 215's up front without a pull or wide fenders, but you'll be fine in the back. My 205's up front poke a little.
I tried looking for 225/45's last summer before I got my RE11's and couldn't find a single set for sale. I work at a place with a tire shop and have a friend who manages a full service shop and both couldn't find any in that size. Thus the reason I went with 225/50's. And I still had to wait over a week for those to come in. Maybe you'll have better luck than I did. 205/50's all around will give you the profile you want though.
I tried looking for 225/45's last summer before I got my RE11's and couldn't find a single set for sale. I work at a place with a tire shop and have a friend who manages a full service shop and both couldn't find any in that size. Thus the reason I went with 225/50's. And I still had to wait over a week for those to come in. Maybe you'll have better luck than I did. 205/50's all around will give you the profile you want though.
Considering my car is N/A I'll just go with the 205 since I don't need much rubber to handle 160hp, LOL.
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I've got a turbovert with Tein springs and Illuminas. I'm concerned that the wheels might not be worth making them fit up front.
Tire size is 205/50/15 all around,Racing beat springs and stock struts/shocks.i think the best way to make them fit is with coil overs and neg camber up front.another option would be running crown Vic double step lips in rear and the Lincoln mark single lip wheels on front.
Tire size is 205/50/15 all around,Racing beat springs and stock struts/shocks.i think the best way to make them fit is with coil overs and neg camber up front.another option would be running crown Vic double step lips in rear and the Lincoln mark single lip wheels on front.
all crown vics have the same lip. there is no such thing as a single lip c.v.
i.m.o. the lincoln wheel is completely different and would look wrong.
i.m.o. the lincoln wheel is completely different and would look wrong.
Last edited by sodrifter; Mar 25, 2013 at 06:48 PM. Reason: cause i can
Hey guys, can you keep an eye out for a full set of CV's in the south east / FL area, I'm looking for a set to import to Australia. Not looking to pay more than $50 per wheel, seeing as so many people reckon that junkyards are full of them for $30ea. Any leads please PM me with details
