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WHEELS

As we all know, the right wheels can make a car. Likewise, fit the wrong ones and you will undo all the previous hard work that’s gone into making the car look and perform better. But with the right rims in place, you will not only improve the overall appearance of your fast Ford, you’ll also make significant improvements to the way it handles, accelerates and brakes.

Wheel design has much more of an impact on performance than many people give credit for; everything from the car’s unsprung weight to the cooling efficiency of your brakes, to the geometry of your suspension setup, is affected by the wheels you fit. Therefore, fitting the right rims is essential for peak performance. Let’s take a closer look at exactly what’s involved…

SIZES & FITMENT

Let’s start with the most obvious aspects: diameter is fairly self-explanatory and refers to the

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