Installed my new wheels today

montys69mach

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I got them a lot earlier than expected. I was told 4-6 weeks, they took only a week and a half. They are TT IIs 17x8 (4.5bs) and 17x9.5 (5.5bs). Tires are Nitto 555 235/45/17 & 275/40/17. The car looks mean and the wheels are a perfect fit. I'm not sure if I should bring the rear down 1" with a lowering block. I am using mid eye leafs. I will be posting pics tonight or tomorrow, for now you have to settle with the aviator. Sorry.

Here they are:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...wwheels019.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...wwheels003.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...wwheels020.jpg
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http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...wwheels023.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...wwheels013.jpg
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http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...wwheels017.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...wwheels012.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...wwheels006.jpg
 
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Thanks guys. I may add a 1" lowering block in the rear and see how it sits. The front sits nice with the shelby drop and 620s, I may cut the spring a 1/4 coil at a time. For now there are no rubbing issues and the people around here who have seen it say leave it alone. I should probaby just listen to them for once.
Today I added a front chin spoiler to give it a meaner lower look.
 
I don't think I'll have any clearance issues if I bring it down 1 inch. I never drove with anyone in the backseat with the new wheels so I don't know if it will rub. All the suspension was just done and I was told it will sit a little lower once it settles and breaks in. Is that true?
 
montys69mach said:
Thanks guys. I may add a 1" lowering block in the rear and see how it sits. The front sits nice with the shelby drop and 620s, I may cut the spring a 1/4 coil at a time. For now there are no rubbing issues and the people around here who have seen it say leave it alone. I should probaby just listen to them for once.
Today I added a front chin spoiler to give it a meaner lower look.
yeah, give it a little drop all around and thats a badd ass car:nice:
 
Hearing comments from you guys that have amazing cars makes it all worth while...I appreciate it!! Thank you Stangnet members for giving me advice and helping me to build my car. I really love how it's comming along. Next up... Motor/trans. Still haven't decided turbo 351w or built stroker. I got until the winter to think about it and plan.
 
montys69mach said:
Hearing comments from you guys that have amazing cars makes it all worth while...I appreciate it!! Thank you Stangnet members for giving me advice and helping me to build my car. I really love how it's comming along. Next up... Motor/trans. Still haven't decided turbo 351w or built stroker. I got until the winter to think about it and plan.

whats there to decide... TURBO 408w:hail2:
 
69fastback393 said:
wheels look great.i have 17 x 9.5 tt2s 275/40/17 with 6-1/4 bs i could slam it with no clearence issues.the deeper dish on yours sure looks good.i have been thinking of the 5.5bs.do you think you will have issues if you lower it.www.cardomain.com/ride/2073886

Your car looks great with 6.25 backspacing; I'm curious why you would want to change?

Also, do you have a stock wheelhousing and rear end width?
 
69fastback393 said:
wheels look great.i have 17 x 9.5 tt2s 275/40/17 with 6-1/4 bs i could slam it with no clearence issues.the deeper dish on yours sure looks good.i have been thinking of the 5.5bs.do you think you will have issues if you lower it.www.cardomain.com/ride/2073886

I just checked out your pics and your car sits perfect I wouldn't change a thing. How did you drop it that low in the rear? If I don't roll my fenders, I would not be able to lower it as much as you. Maybe with 6" bs but not 5.5, The inner lip to the wheelwell would need to be cut or rolled.