REHAB has Started

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  1. mleech7825

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    The first step we have taken is new wheels and tires. Below are the before and after. The new tires are 255-40-17 on the front and 275-40-17 on the rears. Let me know what you think.
     

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    eddie1975 Windsor Specialist

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    05-08 mustang wheels?

    looks good, not exactly my taste, but its your car:thumbs2:
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Looks nice. If it was me I'd see about lowering the front a little for a nice stance.:)
     
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    Looks good. Great start
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Looks better. I would lower it some, but that's me.
     
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    74CometGT351W Dano

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    i agree:) looks good though, nice car
     
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    I'm with Dave on this one.
     
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    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    I like it. I'd drop the front some maybe. Those are really wide though, how do they fit? Any rubbing up front when you turn tight? Do they rub in the rear when you corner hard and lean? Got any more pics? My 235/55's in the front are almost too wide, but I think I could do more in the back.
     
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    lowering the front end makes sense, Thanks! We don't have any problem with the tires rubbing.
     
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    Shinysideup Chillin the most

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    Hooptie comes to mind.
     
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    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    Good lord man... Don't hold back now, tell us how you really feel.
     
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    Shinysideup Chillin the most

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    I see your car has the same style,sorry bout your lil toes!
     
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    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    :rolleyes: I rarely stop my car anywhere besides my garage without getting compliments on it, so your judging it a hooptie based on a few blurry pics and the 17" wheels doesn't affect my toes at all.

    Calling a dude's car a hooptie just 'cause the wheels are a couple of inches outside your preference is just mean though.

    I like your car a lot. I even voted for it in the VCS. I know some folks who would say your wheels and tires look pretty redneck though, and I don't mean the ones on the mower. But I see your car as a whole and otherwise I dig it.
     
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    Shinysideup Chillin the most

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    It goes a little far to call Cragar ultra-lite Billet 2-piece racing rims redneck man. Appreciate the vote. I like your car besides the rims dont belong on it and the stance is lower in the rear?whats that about?
     

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