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05 up GT wheels/tires on a `00 GT ?? - 12/24/2006 9:00:01 PM    kenv Posts: 1192 Joined: 12/17/2006 Status: offline Hi, just got my `00 GT `vert, & was wondering if the GT takeoff wheels that are being advertized will fit my `00 without any problems.                                                      Thanks Post #: 1

RE: 05 up GT wheels/tires on a `00 GT ?? - 12/26/2006 10:07:45 PM    sprostang Posts: 6196 Joined: 9/9/2005 From: Illinois Status: offline From an 05+? Yes they will fit but the car will look like ass with them. _____________________________ 04 GT 5 spd---Predator--FRPP 4.10`s--MAC catted H--BBK CAI--Flowmaster 40`s--MGW 05 Ranger 4X4---4.10`s--K&N CAI (in reply to kenv) Post #: 2

RE: 05 up GT wheels/tires on a `00 GT ?? - 12/27/2006 11:32:47 AM    kenv Posts: 1192 Joined: 12/17/2006 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: sprostang From an 05+? Yes they will fit but the car will look like ass with them. why? is the offset that much different? (in reply to sprostang) Post #: 3

RE: 05 up GT wheels/tires on a `00 GT ?? - 12/27/2006 6:25:13 PM    sprostang Posts: 6196 Joined: 9/9/2005 From: Illinois Status: offline Yes it is. The wheel will be real close to the calipers as well. _____________________________ 04 GT 5 spd---Predator--FRPP 4.10`s--MAC catted H--BBK CAI--Flowmaster 40`s--MGW 05 Ranger 4X4---4.10`s--K&N CAI (in reply to kenv) Post #: 4

RE: 05 up GT wheels/tires on a `00 GT ?? - 12/27/2006 7:04:50 PM    jacks72olds   Posts: 5 Joined: 12/21/2006 Status: offline I have the same uestion. I have an '01 with 16" wheels and have a new set of 05 GT wheels (17x8).  I've received conflicting reports about fit.  Sounds like you're saying they will fit but won't look good.  Can you elaborate as to what will make them not look good?  Thanks. (in reply to sprostang) Post #: 5

RE: 05 up GT wheels/tires on a `00 GT ?? - 12/27/2006 7:10:24 PM    sprostang Posts: 6196 Joined: 9/9/2005 From: Illinois Status: offline Well, they will go too far into the wheel well with the different offset. _____________________________ 04 GT 5 spd---Predator--FRPP 4.10`s--MAC catted H--BBK CAI--Flowmaster 40`s--MGW 05 Ranger 4X4---4.10`s--K&N CAI (in reply to jacks72olds) Post #: 6

RE: 05 up GT wheels/tires on a `00 GT ?? - 12/27/2006 7:14:58 PM    jacks72olds   Posts: 5 Joined: 12/21/2006 Status: offline Oh yeah, that makes sense.  Thanks for your help! (in reply to sprostang) Post #: 7

RE: 05 up GT wheels/tires on a `00 GT ?? - 12/27/2006 7:19:28 PM    sprostang Posts: 6196 Joined: 9/9/2005 From: Illinois Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: jacks72olds Oh yeah, that makes sense.  Thanks for your help! Not a problem... _____________________________ 04 GT 5 spd---Predator--FRPP 4.10`s--MAC catted H--BBK CAI--Flowmaster 40`s--MGW 05 Ranger 4X4---4.10`s--K&N CAI (in reply to jacks72olds) Post #: 8

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