05-09 Exterior Modifications Making Your '05 Stand Out from the Crowd

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Old 7/23/05, 02:26 PM
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Tires finally came in (BFG KDW 255/45 18).

Thanks to kc for getting the wheels to me so quickly.

The wider tires really make a big difference in handling... and I love the tread on the BFGs.

Here are some "before" and "after" pics (sorry about the bad lighting in a few of them):
Old 7/23/05, 02:27 PM
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(posted a full-size version of the closeup image a few posts down)
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Rmac,

That looks really really good.

I gotta get bigger rims and tires.

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They look great, RMac I was a little disappointed they aren't coming totally polished, but have to admit they still look hot!
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Let me just say that is one sweet setup. Looks GREAT!

Those are the tires I'm putting on my 18" fans after I lay waste to the ones Ford gives us. :w00t:
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Thanks for posting, now I have an idea how mine will look.

With a little suspension drop:
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Originally posted by FireDragon@July 23, 2005, 2:52 PM
Now I have an idea how mine will look.

With a little suspension drop:
I'm torn between lowering it first, or getting the stripes (bright silver Shelby-style, to match the painted fanblades). Tough choice.
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You can't lose either way. I'd go with suspension first. Those rims and a little drop look I'd be torn between a moderate drop(Steeda) or the Eibach.
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i would stripe it first...those wheels look pretty good..ohh and by the way post 500 woooooooh
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Aye Carumba! What a Difference! Thanks for The Detailed Pics! Now a Lot of People will Know How Good These Look!

Thanks!

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IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE A SET! EMAIL ME @ Clevparts@aol.com .
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I can't really tell how wide those are in comparison, but does anyone have the default tire size info for the gt mustang? I have the same rims in the stock photo. Wonder if it is worth going up?
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Originally posted by oatmeal@July 23, 2005, 3:16 PM
I can't really tell how wide those are in comparison, but does anyone have the default tire size info for the gt mustang? I have the same rims in the stock photo. Wonder if it is worth going up?

The stock tires are 235/55/17. These are 255/45/18.

Not sure what the width of the stock wheels were - these wheels are 18x8.5.
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wow..they look realy nice..im sure much nicer in person
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those are hot... no doubt... I cant wait to see them on my 06...

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The fanblades make an amazing difference on the '05.

I suggest you lower the car, the lower profile tire tends to make the wheel gap look bigger.



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