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Old 01-29-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Default Will 18" rims make it look higher?

If i put 18" rims on my mustang will i need to lower it to fill the gap between the wheel and fender? Or will the bigger wheel fill the gap?
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I went from 17's to 18's myself and I lowered the wall height of the tires that I put on the 18's by 10......they fill the well nicely.....If I had left the wall height the same as the stock tires, then it would probably rub (when going over bumps only).......I'm not sure what kinda look you want though........?????
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It all depends on the size tire you run with. Compare the 2 tires overall diameter, that will tell you.
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I went with 245/45/18 and it doesn't rub.
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