I just received my wheels from American Muscle. When I put the rear wheels on my mustang the wheels stuck outside the fender like a 4x4 truck. The wheels were Niche Targa 20x8.5/20x10 and the rear tire was a 305/35/20. I spoke with American Muscle they are taking the wheels back and giving me a full refund. The rear wheels had a +40 offset, I was just wondering what offset is needed to run a 305 tire without them sticking outside of the fender. Thanks in advance.
Sent wheels back to American Muscle.
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AMAlexLazarus
AmericanMuscle.com
Hey Hart - This is a definitely an unpleasant first post and I'm sorry to hear about that.
Did you verify with our team that they we're the correct offset? We typically will not ever take back mounted and balanced wheels and tires and I'm happy to hear that our customer service team took these back for you.
Drop me a line if there's anything I can help out with and I'm happy to hunt for images for you of the kit that you're after.
Alex
Customer service stated that since i placed the order over the phone that they would give a full refund. stated that the sales rep should have known if that tire and wheel combo would work. I appreciate your company standing behind the product yall sell. id be sick if i was stuck with wheels that didnt fit my car correctly. Thanks.
AMAlexLazarus
AmericanMuscle.com
Hart - Ahh that's no good at all, I'm sorry to hear about that! We strive to have the best customer service possible and we'll never let anyone hang out to dry.
Maybe we can get a few guys to post up their setups in here.
In the meantime here's what I'm seeing onsite with customers running the 305.
Sadly the Niche wheels have poor offset for tires any larger than the median recommended size. I have the 19x9.5 Targas and I don't think any more than a 275 would fit properly.
Yea must be the offset. Mine looked bad, as soon as I put them on I knew something was not right.
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I have the 19X8.5" CS Wheels, that I Was going to get Widened to fit 305 Drag Radials, that being said, I Also Hate the 4 x 4 Look, if I widen them to the Inside,
what would the Offset be?? I Already Have the Sway bar Relocation done....
what would the Offset be?? I Already Have the Sway bar Relocation done....
Ummm did you not do any research before you bought the wheels?
Hate to say it op, but be prepared to be flamed for making your first post a bitch about a company that many on here hold in high regards.
Next time settle it with a vendor one on one and if then they won't help, make a post. Now go grab a tissue and dry your eyes.
Hate to say it op, but be prepared to be flamed for making your first post a bitch about a company that many on here hold in high regards.
Next time settle it with a vendor one on one and if then they won't help, make a post. Now go grab a tissue and dry your eyes.
Do you have reading comprehension problems? Or did you not even bother to look at the first post?
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With a 305 rear you'll want a +55mm offset. Which I believe forgestar and hre are the only two "off the shelf" wheels that offer that offset. Both on 11" wheels. The 45mm offset on the 10" wheels a 305 will most likely stick out just a little bit. But a 295 or 285 will clear.
My intentions was not to come off as "bashing" American muscle. I have bought numerous items from them without a problem. I was just stating what happened so maybe no one else would run into the same problem.
UPDATE: My account was just credited back a full refund. I would just like to say thanks to American muscle for standing behind their product and making the return as smooth as possible. I have nothing but good things to say and will be ordering more parts soon. Thanks
AMAlexLazarus
AmericanMuscle.com
Thanks for the update and my apologies for the trouble again Hart.
Don't hesitate to let me know if there's ever anything I can help out with moving forward. We pride ourselves on our customer service here.
Alex
I too ordered over the phone, Niche Targa w/305/35. They really need to say something about these not fitting a lowered car, either when I ordered or on the site itself. Otherwise you really don't know. Stock height, they work fine, but with just about any type of drop, they will rub the inside of the fender well. Feel pretty shitty cause now I'm stuck with them. Even tried to bump down to a 295/35, but still same result. You'll need a 45+mm offset to fit a 305 on a 20x10. Really wish I would have realized this before I ordered.
What a douche. Ok, Mr. Company man. God forbid anyone should criticize a corporation. Which of course is not what he was doing. But we are all happy that you are offended on both American Muscle and our behalfs. Please be vigilant in case someone else has the unmitigared gall to criticize some other large corporation. They need all the help they can get.
Do not ever ever ever be seen as criticizing a vendor!
What a douche. Ok, Mr. Company man. God forbid anyone should criticize a corporation. Which of course is not what he was doing. But we are all happy that you are offended on both American Muscle and our behalfs. Please be vigilant in case someone else has the unmitigared gall to criticize some other large corporation. They need all the help they can get.
What a douche. Ok, Mr. Company man. God forbid anyone should criticize a corporation. Which of course is not what he was doing. But we are all happy that you are offended on both American Muscle and our behalfs. Please be vigilant in case someone else has the unmitigared gall to criticize some other large corporation. They need all the help they can get.
How about this, do some research before you embark on something like this and maybe take responsibility for your own actions?
I have Niche Targas with a 285 tire on the back. I used to have a 305.
Not a problem.
Wife has Niche Essens with a 305 on the back. Not a problem.
Had Forgestar 18's and 20's on my car with a 295 and 305 with no problems either.
Not a problem.
Wife has Niche Essens with a 305 on the back. Not a problem.
Had Forgestar 18's and 20's on my car with a 295 and 305 with no problems either.
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