theSSman Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Well.. had my stock wheels widened to 11 3/4" and installed 335 30 18 pirelli street tires. Looks mean.... Now for my 410 gear ! I love it ! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theSSman Posted December 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Oops ! I mean I had them widened to 11 1/2 " NOT 11 3/4" sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fllaw1 Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 OMG that looks awesome, how's it ride? post more photos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbackg Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Well.. had my stock wheels widened to 11 3/4" and installed 335 30 18 pirelli street tires. Looks mean.... Now for my 410 gear ! I love it ! Steve Why did you opt for 11.5" vs 11.75"? Many of the SuperSnake owners are opting to widen the SS Alocoa's to anywhere from 11.75" to 12.0". http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/57225-traction-super-snake-wheels-and-tires/ http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/55653-bigger-rear-tires/ Your setup looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emailcm Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Well.. had my stock wheels widened to 11 3/4" and installed 335 30 18 pirelli street tires. Looks mean.... Now for my 410 gear ! I love it ! Steve Does it hook up any better? If so, please give example on the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theSSman Posted December 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I read that some people are widening the 20" alcoas to 12" and running into clearance problems so I went to 11 1/2 " on my factory 18"s. I'm glad I did. I had to cut the bump stock bracket off and knew I would have to before the new wheels would fit. Also the dust covers on the shocks would have to come off too. When I went to install the new wheel/tire thr inside lip of the wheel hit the shock body. I pulled the lower shock away and groud one side o the sleeve that goes in the bushing away and made a spacer to bring the lower shock in about .125. The wheel JUST barely cleared. Put the wheels on and took it for a test drive. up and down no rubbing but come into a slight grade at an angle and it hit bigtime. I installed .250 billet spacers and all is good. I have to have a car full of people and really hit a grade just right and it might make the slightest squeek from the tire rub.on the inside I also read how one brand of tire is larger than another and believe it 100% I have a buddy that has a set of 335 25 22s on 12" rims and His tires measure ONE INCH narrower on both the sidewall and the footprint !! Both 335s! I'm installing moroso wheel studs this weekend for peace of mind. hooks a little better but they are regular street tires not drag radials. I also Have the ford racing lowering springs on the car. Hope this helps ! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fllaw1 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 You just sold me on keeping my stock wheels, but can you post more photos especially from the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theSSman Posted December 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 rear view............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fllaw1 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 That is so intimidating looking, love it...Steve you mentioned about the tires being different sized, any tech reasons why you went with Pirellis or just personal preference? I see a few makers have that size at Tirerack.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_Synapse Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 dude nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 Mustang Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiJoseph22 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 That looks incredible you can't beat the look from behind it just looks evil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KR158 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 So can I assume that a 20in ss wheels that's goes to 20x11 can run 305's without rubbing or changing anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldgus Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 rear view............... That looks wicked man... Hey quick question: I was always told NEVER to jack the rear up from under the pumpkin on these cars... And I assumed it was because its easy to catch the edge of the lip of the cover and damage it. If youre careful, is it safe to lift from the pumpkin? Thx GUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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