18" AFS Replicas Finally Going On - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Tommy Z · 11-29-2012, 04:39 PM

Hey fruit cakes,

So the other day I ordered four 275-35-18 Nitto Invos to go on my AFS 18X9 replicas. Decided against a staggered set since I won't be putting a lot of power down any time soon. I was really wanting some Michelin Pilot Sports or Toyo R888s but they were able to give me a much better discount on the Nittos. They should be here tomorrow or Saturday at the latest. I just couldn't contain the excitement, though, so I posted now. Pics will be added as soon as they go on.

On a side note, anyone know what length our studs are? I'd like to do all 10 rears, but maybe a 1/4"-1/2" longer should I decide to run small spacers for the rear. Stay tuned.

drod2 · 11-29-2012, 04:44 PM

U should of gone staggered in my opinion that's how mustangs should have them..... but ur car so congrats!!!! Lol nice choice of tires I was close of getting those when I was on the market for tires

Tommy Z · 11-29-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by drod2

U should of gone staggered in my opinion that's how mustangs should have them..... but ur car so congrats!!!! Lol nice choice of tires I was close of getting those when I was on the market for tires

Well, I'll be able to to get quite a bit more mileage out of these since I can rotate them. But I do agree somewhat, which is why I'm looking to run spacers once the studs are upgraded

drod2 · 11-29-2012, 05:44 PM

That's is true sucks I can rotate but still love the look better lol sorry cant help u out on the spacer never tried nor seen someone with them on

Tommy Z · 12-02-2012, 01:17 PM

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Tommy Z · 12-02-2012, 01:34 PM

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Don't particularly like the way it looks in that first pic ha.

suicidekings · 12-02-2012, 08:40 PM

Wow, Im going to be honest here and say that at first I thought this was not a good choice and im sure its because I havent seen enough pics of this wheel.

But now seeing them on your car, they look amazing. The wheel size and ride height of your car looks fantastic. Great job man!

Tommy Z · 12-03-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by suicidekings

Wow, Im going to be honest here and say that at first I thought this was not a good choice and im sure its because I havent seen enough pics of this wheel.

But now seeing them on your car, they look amazing. The wheel size and ride height of your car looks fantastic. Great job man!

Haha thanks! Believe it or not I wasn't quite sure how it would turn out as I've only seen a few with this setup but luckily it turned out great.

drod2 · 12-03-2012, 03:14 PM

Yup I agree looks great did u use a spacer?

Tommy Z · 12-03-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by drod2

Yup I agree looks great did u use a spacer?

No sir. But I will throw a pair of small ones on the rear as soon as I get new studs and have the fenders rolled.

TRbetngu · 12-03-2012, 05:17 PM

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No sir. But I will throw a pair of small ones on the rear as soon as I get new studs and have the fenders rolled.

I have some 25mm Hubcentrics Ill sell ya

Tommy Z · 12-03-2012, 07:56 PM

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I have some 25mm Hubcentrics Ill sell ya

Too big, otherwise I'd take em off your hands! I had 1.5" spacers with the stock wheels, but the tires rubbed terribly. These are an inch wider so I'm looking for maybe a 1/4" or 10mm hubcentric.

mach 2 · 12-03-2012, 09:20 PM

Great choice, I have had the 18X9 Mac black rims with 275-35-18 tires on since 2006, and love the look and ride.
Jeff

Hmbre97 · 01-07-2013, 02:47 AM

I've got 1" spacers on mine with AFS 18x9 replicas. Fits perfect with no rubbing. Same size tire too.

Tommy Z · 01-07-2013, 09:35 AM

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I've got 1" spacers on mine with AFS 18x9 replicas. Fits perfect with no rubbing. Same size tire too.

I take it that one's yours? I have several pictures of it. Glad I'm talking to the person who owns it haha. So 1 inch spacers, huh? I assumed that would be far too much. What is your suspension setup? Are your fenders rolled?

Something about a microwave with wifi and Tapatalk.

Hmbre97 · 01-15-2013, 02:58 PM

It's a 25mm H&R spacer so just a hair under an inch. I don't have any rubbing issues but I also have an IRS in the car so that may help since it doesn't have much side to side movement. You may get some rubbing unless you have a panhard bar or some other method to control movement of the axle. It's close as is.

I don't have my fenders rolled but would probably need it if I went any wider on the tires.

Tommy Z · 01-16-2013, 01:06 AM

Good deal, thanks for the info!

Something about a microwave with wifi and Tapatalk.

11-29-2012, 04:39 PM	#1
Tommy Z Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 787	18" AFS Replicas Pics Added Hey fruit cakes, So the other day I ordered four 275-35-18 Nitto Invos to go on my AFS 18X9 replicas. Decided against a staggered set since I won't be putting a lot of power down any time soon. I was really wanting some Michelin Pilot Sports or Toyo R888s but they were able to give me a much better discount on the Nittos. They should be here tomorrow or Saturday at the latest. I just couldn't contain the excitement, though, so I posted now. Pics will be added as soon as they go on. On a side note, anyone know what length our studs are? I'd like to do all 10 rears, but maybe a 1/4"-1/2" longer should I decide to run small spacers for the rear. Stay tuned. __________________ No accident that my birthday is March 1st. Take out the 'r' and you end up with.... 2003 Torch Red Mach 1 ★ Rebuilt 3650 & MGW ★ Spec 2 & Fidanza flywheel ★ H&R Super Sports & Maximum Motorsports struts/shocks ★ Maximum Motorsports rear lowers, MM panhard, MM caster camber plates ★ Mosers + ARPs ★ Brembo slotted rotors, braided lines ★ Catless X and SLP LM2s ★ 18X9/10.5 - Toyo R888R Last edited by Tommy Z; 12-02-2012 at 01:26 PM.

12-02-2012, 01:17 PM	#5
Tommy Z Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 787	__________________ No accident that my birthday is March 1st. Take out the 'r' and you end up with.... 2003 Torch Red Mach 1 ★ Rebuilt 3650 & MGW ★ Spec 2 & Fidanza flywheel ★ H&R Super Sports & Maximum Motorsports struts/shocks ★ Maximum Motorsports rear lowers, MM panhard, MM caster camber plates ★ Mosers + ARPs ★ Brembo slotted rotors, braided lines ★ Catless X and SLP LM2s ★ 18X9/10.5 - Toyo R888R

12-02-2012, 01:34 PM	#6
Tommy Z Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 787	Don't particularly like the way it looks in that first pic ha. __________________ No accident that my birthday is March 1st. Take out the 'r' and you end up with.... 2003 Torch Red Mach 1 ★ Rebuilt 3650 & MGW ★ Spec 2 & Fidanza flywheel ★ H&R Super Sports & Maximum Motorsports struts/shocks ★ Maximum Motorsports rear lowers, MM panhard, MM caster camber plates ★ Mosers + ARPs ★ Brembo slotted rotors, braided lines ★ Catless X and SLP LM2s ★ 18X9/10.5 - Toyo R888R

12-02-2012, 08:40 PM	#7
suicidekings Daily Driven Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 317	Re: 18" AFS Replicas Finally Going On Wow, Im going to be honest here and say that at first I thought this was not a good choice and im sure its because I havent seen enough pics of this wheel. But now seeing them on your car, they look amazing. The wheel size and ride height of your car looks fantastic. Great job man! __________________ Big Bird mode.

12-03-2012, 09:20 PM	#13
mach 2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond,Texas Posts: 380	Re: 18" AFS Replicas Finally Going On Great choice, I have had the 18X9 Mac black rims with 275-35-18 tires on since 2006, and love the look and ride. Jeff Attached Thumbnails

11-29-2012, 04:44 PM	#2
drod2 Baaziingaaaa Join Date: May 2012 Location: houston, tx Posts: 130	U should of gone staggered in my opinion that's how mustangs should have them..... but ur car so congrats!!!! Lol nice choice of tires I was close of getting those when I was on the market for tires

11-29-2012, 05:44 PM	#4
drod2 Baaziingaaaa Join Date: May 2012 Location: houston, tx Posts: 130	That's is true sucks I can rotate but still love the look better lol sorry cant help u out on the spacer never tried nor seen someone with them on

12-03-2012, 03:14 PM	#9
drod2 Baaziingaaaa Join Date: May 2012 Location: houston, tx Posts: 130	Yup I agree looks great did u use a spacer?

01-07-2013, 02:47 AM	#14
Hmbre97 Eaton swapped User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 771	Re: 18" AFS Replicas Finally Going On I've got 1" spacers on mine with AFS 18x9 replicas. Fits perfect with no rubbing. Same size tire too. __________________ -Herb- 03 Torch Red Mach 1

01-15-2013, 02:58 PM	#16
Hmbre97 Eaton swapped User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 771	Re: 18" AFS Replicas Finally Going On It's a 25mm H&R spacer so just a hair under an inch. I don't have any rubbing issues but I also have an IRS in the car so that may help since it doesn't have much side to side movement. You may get some rubbing unless you have a panhard bar or some other method to control movement of the axle. It's close as is. I don't have my fenders rolled but would probably need it if I went any wider on the tires. __________________ -Herb- 03 Torch Red Mach 1

01-16-2013, 01:06 AM	#17
Tommy Z Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 787	Good deal, thanks for the info! Something about a microwave with wifi and Tapatalk. __________________ No accident that my birthday is March 1st. Take out the 'r' and you end up with.... 2003 Torch Red Mach 1 ★ Rebuilt 3650 & MGW ★ Spec 2 & Fidanza flywheel ★ H&R Super Sports & Maximum Motorsports struts/shocks ★ Maximum Motorsports rear lowers, MM panhard, MM caster camber plates ★ Mosers + ARPs ★ Brembo slotted rotors, braided lines ★ Catless X and SLP LM2s ★ 18X9/10.5 - Toyo R888R

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