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« on: October 19, 2005, 10:25:57 PM »

Now that I'm probably going to get either the  Traction T/A, or the Firehawk Wide Oval tires, next up are rims.  Is there anything out there you don't see on the everyday stang that really look good?  I've been searching and searching but nothing has really caught my eye.  The Steeda Ultralite II 18x9.5 look pretty good IMO but I'm still not sure.

Now don't get me wrong, the Cobra R's look sexy as hell any bascially any mustang.  I'm just trying to see if there is anything else out there that is worth it, that's all.  If not, I'll fall back and get the Cobra R's, I really don't mind.

Also, are they any differences between 17" and 18" rims?  I know if you get something like 19" or 20" (which I'm not getting) you'll lose performance, but is that the same case with the 18" rims?

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« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2005, 10:51:38 PM »

Pic 1: Buddy's car on Ultralite's.

Pic 2: ROH Snypers like JD (Tiresmoke) has.


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« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2005, 07:09:00 PM »

Dan, how did your friend get his car up those steps???  I like the Ultralites....But I'm a tad partial to the 95 Cobra R's Grin, my husband likes the Draglites and Torq Thrusts.
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« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2005, 07:50:31 PM »

There's a ramp up to the door of the church for limo's and what not. That's how.

How did you think he did it, magic? LOL
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« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2005, 08:55:47 PM »

I was just thinking what that could have done to his exhaust and what not trying to drive up those steps....I'm just glad there was a ramp!  Just messin with ya...Just wanted to see what you would say!
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« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2005, 10:20:18 PM »

Those rims don't look too shabby.

What's the difference between thw two?  Almost looks lilke they have the same design.  And you got any idea how much they weigh?
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« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2005, 10:43:25 PM »

30 lb. each.
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« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2005, 03:34:50 AM »

chowdown, try www.tirerack.com
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« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2005, 01:12:43 PM »

Price would be a big consideration for me.  Also, you probably don't have to worry about potholes, but whenever you start seeing low aspect ratio tires around here, you start getting broken/ damaged rims. 

Also, if you start to go larger than 17s, you will loose ride quality as well.  There's just not enough tire to dampen out vibration.

I really like my 10th anniversary SVT rims, but they're not light.  They're in the wheel pics thread or you can click the link in my sig to see them on my webpage.
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« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2005, 11:51:11 PM »

Thanks for the replies; I'm still looking around. Smiley


Now is it just me, or do these rims look pretty damn sweet?


They cost $972 for the whole set, however.
I don't know if I want to throw down that much money on just rims but they do look nice, lol.
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« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2005, 12:00:53 AM »

Take a look at the Steeda Ultralite II's. The kid that bought Phil's old Cobra put some on there and it looks mean as hell.
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« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2005, 12:16:30 AM »

Take a look at the Steeda Ultralite II's. The kid that bought Phil's old Cobra put some on there and it looks mean as hell.
LOL, I mentioned those in my first paragraph and even PM'd Phil to find out those rims are.

They do look pretty sweet.  I might go with those if the price is right.
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« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2005, 12:50:31 AM »

Damn, the Torq Thrust II's look sweet as well.


What do you think?
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« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2005, 03:36:07 AM »

imho, I like the torque thrusts, but if you're going to go with a wheel like that just get the 03-04 bullit wheels... ALOT cheaper..

The Ultra lights are pretty nice too..
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« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2005, 04:01:31 PM »

These are some nice ones


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« Reply #15 on: October 24, 2005, 12:23:35 AM »

Is the 2nd pic the FR500 rims?
And is the 3rd one the TTII's?

Don't know what rims the first and last pics have.
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« Reply #16 on: October 24, 2005, 03:31:07 AM »

the FR500's don't look anything like that... seach for fr500's, and you'll see what those looke like.
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« Reply #17 on: October 24, 2005, 06:57:31 PM »

The Konig Villain wheel is nice, you can get that from Maximum motorsports.
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« Reply #18 on: October 24, 2005, 07:04:50 PM »

That is a pretty nice rim Jesse.

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« Reply #19 on: October 24, 2005, 10:13:52 PM »

the FR500's don't look anything like that... seach for fr500's, and you'll see what those looke like.
2nd pic doesn't look like this?
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« Reply #20 on: October 24, 2005, 11:11:03 PM »

Nope. The 2nd pic is the '07 Cobra wheel, brand new. Not the FR500.



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« Reply #21 on: October 24, 2005, 11:34:05 PM »

Eh, close enough. LOL

Now do saleen rims come in a different size then 18's?  I was looking at the Hypercoated ones and they look pretty good, but I only saw 18.  And thanks for that pic Jessie, that doesn't look half bad either!
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« Reply #22 on: October 24, 2005, 11:54:27 PM »

They sure does come in 17's my boy.

http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com/specials/saleen.shtml
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« Reply #23 on: October 25, 2005, 06:55:52 PM »

I'll be damned...I'll have to check those out as well, lol.

Now after really looking at the FR500's, I'm starting to dig em.
Of the rims listed here http://www.mustangtuning.com/fr500wheels1.html what do you think would look better on my car?  I'm thinking either the chrome, the silver, or the anthracite ones.
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« Reply #24 on: October 25, 2005, 11:07:43 PM »

Since your car is green, I wouldn't go with chrome. I just don't like the mix.

BUT these suckers sure look nice:



And don't get black either.
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« Reply #25 on: October 26, 2005, 09:52:38 AM »

Here, Michael... this helped me decide...

http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/WheelSearch.jsp?&autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Mustang+GT&autoYear=1995&autoModClar=
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