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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 02:26 PM
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Bought the car two years ago with 46k miles, with plans to resto mod. Some work was already done, 5 speed TKO 600 installed by previous owner. I have spent most of the last 2 years upgrading the foundation. Brakes, suspension, steering, have all been completely redone and modernized.

Just had the rear wheels replaced with TTII 18x10 with 5.75" BS. They took quite a bit of "encouraging" to fit. I wanted the widest tire I could get, without sticking out, and without adding flares. I think I achieved that. Tires are 295-40-18.

Recently had a beautiful day, so took her out for some much needed road time.


need to replace the front tires now



a bit of an optical illusion as it looks like tires stick out from this angle



I couldn't be happier with the look and stance



can't tell from this distance how bad it needs a paint job
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side shot showing they do not stick out
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Nice looking car!
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Dang nice!
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Very nice! Congrats.
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Nice looking car.

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So sweet looking.
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Nice, great tread pattern.
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