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22-05-2014, 06:07 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2014
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Hi all,
I'm new here and recently signed up and found an absolute wealth of info about my beloved AU. I just have a quick question I was hoping someone could answer. I currently have 17 inch AU XR rims on my AU2 Fairmont, and I'm looking at upgrading to 18 inch FG XR rims. Can anyone answer a (possibly stupid) question for me as to whether these would fit my Fairmont? I'm hoping it might just be an easy swap over. Would I be looking at any issues by going to the FG rims? I currently have these:  And I'm looking to upgrade to these:  |
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22-05-2014, 06:21 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: online - duh
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Welcome to the forum Angeles, there are no stupid questions
 Wheel specs AU through FG are exactly the same. So as long as you stick with factory tyre sizes there should be no problems. Swap away. Cheers, Raptor
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22-05-2014, 06:23 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, in the burbs
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Welcome to the AU forums Angeles. You are correct there is a lot of information here. To help you find it use the "search' funtion at the top of the site. I did a quick search and found this http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...t=18+inch+rims which one of our members was selling his AU with 18's fitted. So it looks like yes.
Now one of the great things about this forum everyone has an opion and if I'm wrong someone will quickly post a reply.  UK
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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22-05-2014, 06:24 PM
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Next upgraded Mk1 Leopard
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, in the burbs
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Bugger Rator beat me
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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23-05-2014, 09:56 AM
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CNC fixer guy
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Melbourne Vic
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just watch the overall rolling diameter doesnt increase too much,
you can type in your tyre / wheel before and after details here: http://www.willtheyfit.com The standard FG XR 245/40 R18 tyre size fits OK on AU. ps: let your insurance co know as well as it is regarded as a mod/addition.
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Weekend Toy: S1 AU Fairlane V8 with LTD bits, Tickford 17" wheels, front and rear chin spoilers, series 2 front brake conversion with Super pro bushes, Pacemaker headers, rear muffler removed, Kings/Pedders lowered suspension, Koni adj rears, painted headlight bezels, HR 2300kg hitch, 2 stage shift kit, trans cooler, reverse cam and media player. Wife unit's : 2010 update FG XR6, reverse cam, HR 2300kg Hitch, German Maestro speakers, parcel shelf sub, trimmed mudflaps, batman stickers. Last edited by mif73; 23-05-2014 at 10:04 AM. |
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23-05-2014, 03:28 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2014
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Thanks for all the help everyone. It's very much appreciated.
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