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Would this fit a 1996 mustang with 10" saleen rims?

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Yes it will
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They would be a bit tall.

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yes true...run a 295/35/18 that sounds a bit right..
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if u have pipes then mostly no but with turn downs it will
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quote:
Originally posted by Blue97GT:
yes true...run a 295/35/18 that sounds a bit right..

It is amazing how 10mm actually makes a difference. [patriot]

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IT WIL FIT, MY FRIEND RAN BRAND NEW ROUSHES ON HIS 96 AND NO PROBLEMS

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Originally posted by ALLEYEZONMYCOBRA:
IT WIL FIT, MY FRIEND RAN BRAND NEW ROUSHES ON HIS 96 AND NO PROBLEMS

Roush uses 295/35/18. 295/45/18 is off a Vette sizing.

[ March 01, 2005, 08:54 PM: Message edited by: 1Sicgt ]

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quote:
Originally posted by 03SVTPower:
quote:
Originally posted by Blue97GT:
yes true...run a 295/35/18 that sounds a bit right..

It is amazing how 10mm actually makes a difference. [patriot]
The difference is not 10mm. Its 10% of 295mm difference, which is much more!
295 = tire width in mm
35 = tire height in % of width
18: wheel diameter in inches

3 numbers with 3 different units each... Go figure [Big Grin]

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