Show me your MPSS.....

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For my last shelby, I ordered thru the ford dealer, and had them do the installation. Cringed the whole time watching dumb arses work around my car. This time, just ordered from discount, made an appointment for later this week. Assured me, they have a machine for low profile painted wheels like these, and they stand behind their work with a gaurantee. Its an hour from my house, but saved 250 over the local guy, and I have peace of mind about it.
 

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For my last shelby, I ordered thru the ford dealer, and had them do the installation. Cringed the whole time watching dumb arses work around my car. This time, just ordered from discount, made an appointment for later this week. Assured me, they have a machine for low profile painted wheels like these, and they stand behind their work with a gaurantee. Its an hour from my house, but saved 250 over the local guy, and I have peace of mind about it.

Thanks for that info. I've got a few places lined up i'm going to call and see what they have to say. Kind of leaning away from the dealer for now.
 

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Thanks for that info. I've got a few places lined up i'm going to call and see what they have to say. Kind of leaning away from the dealer for now.

Go visit if you can,,,I can tell you I look like Tom Cruise over the phone,,but if you're looking at me with your own eyes,,not even close. :eek:

You can also get a feel of the facility and how your work will be handled.
 

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I have 20x10s all around mine with 295 invos on the back. I thought about test fitting the 295 on the front to see if they would fit. Since nittos are a little on the narrow side, I might be able to do it since you can fit a MPSS 285.




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Bulge... I Win :beer:

335/30/20 MPSS's on Vaughn widened 12" Alcoas (had the 20x9's widened)
Running 20x10 up front with 285/35/20 MPSS's

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Need to take updated pics
 

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Go visit if you can,,,I can tell you I look like Tom Cruise over the phone,,but if you're looking at me with your own eyes,,not even close. :eek:

You can also get a feel of the facility and how your work will be handled.

yeah i got tires balanced one time (not changed) on my SRT8 jeep (alcoas) and the shop put drive on weights on it... talk about LIVID...
 

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I ran 305/30 MPSS on my 20in forgestar, great tire but didn't like the side bulge. it's to bad
because i have a set of 305/30's with less then 400 miles sitting in the garage.

Sorry not a GT500
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These are with the Nitto NT05's in a 305/30
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how do the nittos compare to the MPSS first hand?
 

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I have used Discount Tire on many hp rims and race tires and been very satisfied every time. Now, I am watching them, but they have done good.

Tom
 

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I have a set of Forgeline wheels on order from Howey Industries. I ordered 20"x10" (F) and 20"11" (R), with the intent of running MPSS 285/35/20 upfront and 315/35/20 on the back. During my discussions with Paul @ Howey Industries I was informed that recently they have received a lot complaints from customers having issues with fitting the MPSS. Apparently the new MPSS are running much wider, for example 295's are actually equivalent to 315's in width, 305 are equivalent to 335's. I found this to be very concerning, so I contacted Steve @ Forgeline. Steve confirmed the same, in fact, they have done fitments on the '13-'14 GT500's and recommended 275/35/20 on my front 20"x10" and 295/35/20 on my rear 20"x11".
Anyone else hear anything similar to the newer MPSS?
I should have my wheels next week or the following....hopefully it all works out.
 
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Amp, that's very interesting. I was planning on running the 275/40f and 295/35r 105y Ferrari tire on the stock rims! All the reviews I've read on this forum say they will work. Argh, tires....
 

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I have a set of Forgeline wheels on order from Howey Industries. I ordered 20"x10" (F) and 20"11" (R), with the intent of running MPSS 285/35/20 upfront and 315/35/20 on the back. During my discussions with Paul @ Howey Industries I was informed that recently they have received a lot complaints from customers having issues with fitting the MPSS. Apparently the new MPSS are running much wider, for example 295's are actually equivalent to 315's in width, 305 are equivalent to 335's. I found this to be very concerning, so I contacted Steve @ Forgeline. Steve confirmed the same, in fact, they have done fitments on the '13-'14 GT500's and recommended 275/35/20 on my front 20"x10" and 295/35/20 on my rear 20"x11".
Anyone else hear anything similar to the newer MPSS?
I should have my wheels next week or the following....hopefully it all works out.

I can confirm this. I just had my 315's removed from my 20x11 Forgestars. Working with DT to fix the issue. Plan is going to a 295/35/20. We measured a 295 and it was a smidge over 12" wide. A Nitto 315/35 555r was around 11-3/4"
 

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I have a set of Forgeline wheels on order from Howey Industries. I ordered 20"x10" (F) and 20"11" (R), with the intent of running MPSS 285/35/20 upfront and 315/35/20 on the back. During my discussions with Paul @ Howey Industries I was informed that recently they have received a lot complaints from customers having issues with fitting the MPSS. Apparently the new MPSS are running much wider, for example 295's are actually equivalent to 315's in width, 305 are equivalent to 335's. I found this to be very concerning, so I contacted Steve @ Forgeline. Steve confirmed the same, in fact, they have done fitments on the '13-'14 GT500's and recommended 275/35/20 on my front 20"x10" and 295/35/20 on my rear 20"x11".
Anyone else hear anything similar to the newer MPSS?
I should have my wheels next week or the following....hopefully it all works out.

How NEW ??? It's always been a fact that the MPSS run wider than other brands. 295 as wide as 305, 315 as wide as 335 etc, etc. Now they are two sizes wider?? Don't know about that. What's the manufacture date on the sidewall for these double wide tires??

Amp, that's very interesting. I was planning on running the 275/40f and 295/35r 105y Ferrari tire on the stock rims! All the reviews I've read on this forum say they will work. Argh, tires....

Johnny,,,that's the same sizes I'll be putting on mine in about 3 weeks,,,there are many on here running the very same setup with no issues. I'm interested in the answers of the double wide tires. I'm not seeing it,,,why would they create that much confusion for someone to consider buying their tires and having to know they run twice as wide as their stated size. 265, 275, 295, 305,,,,these are industry standards,,not seeing Michelin re-writing the book,,,throws the whole tire industry off.
 
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Well i hate hearing this! Hopefully just a mix up as it's always been known the MPSS run larger like Ky said. We'll find out soon! Having mine installed tomorrow more than likely.
 

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Well i hate hearing this! Hopefully just a mix up as it's always been known the MPSS run larger like Ky said. We'll find out soon! Having mine installed tomorrow more than likely.

Dont get too bummed just yet. I just had 275/40/19 105Y and 295/35/20 105Y FER installed this week. Tires were ordered fresh from Michelin. It's raining here now and the salt should be cleared away. I will be able to give these tires a try tomorrow or Saturday and report back.
 

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Dont get too bummed just yet. I just had 275/40/19 105Y and 295/35/20 105Y FER installed this week. Tires were ordered fresh from Michelin. It's raining here now and the salt should be cleared away. I will be able to give these tires a try tomorrow or Saturday and report back.

So the install was fine? Do you have a manufacturing date for the tires just for comparisons sake? Also, how is the bulge on them?
 

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So the install was fine? Do you have a manufacturing date for the tires just for comparisons sake? Also, how is the bulge on them?

I brought the wheels to Discount Tire and had them mount them. The roads are a train wreck around here. I dont have any date info, but can get it this weekend. The bulge is noticable, but not bad at all. I also ordered a BMR adjustable panhard bar since even stock 13/14's axels are pushed to the drivers side.
 

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Dont get too bummed just yet. I just had 275/40/19 105Y and 295/35/20 105Y FER installed this week. Tires were ordered fresh from Michelin. It's raining here now and the salt should be cleared away. I will be able to give these tires a try tomorrow or Saturday and report back.

Pics man,, pics!! :rockon:
 

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I brought the wheels to Discount Tire and had them mount them. The roads are a train wreck around here. I dont have any date info, but can get it this weekend. The bulge is noticable, but not bad at all. I also ordered a BMR adjustable panhard bar since even stock 13/14's axels are pushed to the drivers side.

Sweet. Hopefully mine install smoothly. Theyre out for delivery right now :dancenana:
 

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