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Old 04-05-08, 04:16 PM
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So I finally get out of the 80's with my wheels!

No more 15's and 16's, finally moved up to some 17's been told to for many years, but always said nah, well for 800 bucks I get this combo. 99+ Mustang GT wheels, and staggered tires, 225/45ZR17 up front, and 255/40ZR17 out back.

Here is what I had to works with...



Lots of inhaled paint chips(likely lead, but it won't hurt ya) later you get this...



And this is what I have now, just waiting a day or so for the paint to cure, then I will install them, and get a few picks of the pile with them on...





And maybe to complete the Ford RX7 conversion I will get one of these...

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Should have stayed with the red paint dude, lol.
They look good, I like 5 stars. Also, you got some beefy tires!!
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Looks good! Get some picture of them on the car!
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Well welcome to the 90s! Maybe someday you'll join us is the new millenium.
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you should polish that lip.

I'd hurry up with getting with the times too - the 00's will be over soon!
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Originally Posted by ScrappyDoo
Well welcome to the 90s! Maybe someday you'll join us is the new millenium.
Haha I'm always a decade behind, takes a while for it to filter in to us way out here! I couldn't wait any longer, and put them on my car, even for the huge rusty pile it is, it looks pretty damn good if I do say so myself.
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btw, I just paid nearly that for exactly those TIRES ALONE.

so yeah, you got a good deal.
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Your rocking the Sumitomo HTRZ's too? what size, and how do they ride?
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As promised pics of them on the car! Drove it around the block... It's going to be an awesome summer!

Pics before I drove it, so it looks lifted:





After a few laps of the hood:







Never knew the truck was that tall:



And where it sits now:

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I haven't actually driven with them on yet. I'm waiting on some suspension parts and an alignment before I put them on the car.
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Sheesh! Another I spraypainted my rims and here's some pics, thread!!!
Aside from that, you did a good job.
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Originally Posted by eViLRotor
Sheesh! Another I spraypainted my rims and here's some pics, thread!!!
Aside from that, you did a good job.

Yes John, I am rather good with spray paint I know haha.
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me like........
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Hahaha I saw the first pic you posted and just about puked....but the end result is pretty good!
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