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tornado_735

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I was just curious about this.

 

I'm going to need tires soon, and was wondering if I can get some 225's on my stock 16 inch alloys.

 

Also, the powder coat or paint is coming off of the alloys, and it looks crappy. Could I have these rims sand blasted or cleaned with some other media, and have them repainted/powdercoated? Or would it just be more cost effective to get a set of aftermarket rims?

 

Thanks all,

Aaron

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yes 225 will fit, in fact most have them stock.

 

and it likely cheaper to get aftermarket/different wheels.

 

That's weird, mine has 215's. I'll be more that happy to step it up if I can. Maybe even a 235 if it will fit/I can afford it.

 

 

 

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I got 265s on mustang SVT rims.

 

tomorrow morning I'm heading up to washington to pick up a set of 18x8"s with 245s. getting them for $400.

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I got 265s on mustang SVT rims.

 

tomorrow morning I'm heading up to washington to pick up a set of 18x8"s with 245s. getting them for $400.

 

Damn, what a steal! And how are you not having rubbing issues?

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I got wheels with the right offset. +25mm like the crosslace rims.

 

anything between 25-35mm will work. 25 if you have body cladding which I am assuming you do. the ones I am leaving to get right now are 38mm eagle alloy 077 polished for my 88 GP with no body kit. the mustang wheels stuck out too far so I got them on the TGP.

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yes 225 will fit, in fact most have them stock.

 

and it likely cheaper to get aftermarket/different wheels.

 

That's weird, mine has 215's. I'll be more that happy to step it up if I can. Maybe even a 235 if it will fit/I can afford it.

stock sizing varies.

most earlier cars with 16" rims get 215/60R16, while a few early cars such as higher level coupes and LQ1(3800 as well?) cars got 225/60R16. eventually 225/60R16 was standard by the second gens coming out.

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