Crown Victoria rim request
04-01-12, 11:38 AM
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5mm is the most i would do without extended studs. i got extened studs for mine anyways though because i don't like the idea that my wheel is being held on by like 5 to 10 threads
04-02-12, 10:31 AM
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I've begun my search for a set of crown vics, but since I'm not an expert with tire sizing I have to ask: I've decided on 205/50/16 for the fronts as that's what everyone says is the best, but what's the exact reason for a 225/45/16 on the rear? Is the slightly lower profile for looks? Or is it a clearance issue? Would it look that much different with 225/50/16's in the rear?
And to put together what's been said so far for clearance questions, a 5mm spacer up front is all that's required for the crown vics to fit. So with the spacer and the above tire sizes the rims fit fine under stock/non rolled or pulled fenders?
Someone also asked earlier if spacers are needed for the rear to flush it out? But the question was never answered. Thanks for the help.
And to put together what's been said so far for clearance questions, a 5mm spacer up front is all that's required for the crown vics to fit. So with the spacer and the above tire sizes the rims fit fine under stock/non rolled or pulled fenders?
Someone also asked earlier if spacers are needed for the rear to flush it out? But the question was never answered. Thanks for the help.
04-02-12, 12:58 PM
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i used a camber adjuster rod in the rear to pull most of the camber out and that made them sit pretty flush. as for the front with my 205/55's i had to roll and slightly pull the fronts. i couldn't get enough camber with my megans to fit the rims without pulling. i'm looking around for 205/50's and i'm also going to modify my megans to get more camber
04-04-12, 10:11 AM
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^^^Now I know exactly what my car will look like with Crown Vics. Philstar, what suspension and spacer set-up are you running? It looks like you have a mild drop on a stock body. Right now I have bascially the same car but am running completely stock suspension on stock wheels. Once I get a set of Crown Vics, I plan on upgrading my suspension and am curious what I need for it to fit on a stock body? My body is pretty mint, so I don't want to roll or pull my fenders. Thanks.
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04-04-12, 09:34 PM
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I am running a 5mm spacer up front, and I am on STANCE GR+ coilovers with the camber plates at max camber (not sure on exact specs since I wont be getting an alignment until I put on my supernow angle setup). I will probably go slightly lower but I love how streetable it is at this height. I also rolled the front fenders since i would slightly rub the fender on hard cornering and while drifting.