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Old 12-06-2007, 11:33 AM
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I have an 07 redfire gt with black interior and interior upgrade. anybody have any suggestions on wheels? I am thinking black with chrome outer ring but not sure?
 
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Old 12-06-2007, 03:52 PM
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http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-...el-20x8-5.html
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http://www.americanmuscle.com/20x10-...itt-black.html


http://www.americanmuscle.com/18x9-gt4-black-2005.html
These would look good as well but they don't come in deep dish and 18" wheels look somewhat small on the 05+ stangs.
 
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Old 12-06-2007, 05:59 PM
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whats your budget for these wheels and tires?
 
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Old 12-06-2007, 06:55 PM
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go to www.tirerack.com

do their wheel selector. it's a gas.

drive through.
 
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Old 12-07-2007, 09:04 AM
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I haven't got a solid budget in mind, I was just looking for suggestions. I am not even sure on color yet. What do you guys think of the black wheels on redfire?
 
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Old 12-07-2007, 10:11 AM
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a classic look. Other than some silver variant it's probably the best choice for balanced appearance. Black wheels on red body gives a darker menacing look than silver/chrome/etc..
 
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Old 12-09-2007, 09:54 AM
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I plan on upgrading my stock wheels also. but have to worry about the damb TPMS!
 
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Old 12-09-2007, 10:36 AM
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Can't go wrong with chrome on a red car IMO. Chrome Cobra's or Saleen wheels will look nice!
 
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Old 12-09-2007, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave04Mustang
Can't go wrong with chrome on a red car IMO. Chrome Cobra's or Saleen wheels will look nice!
+1, i decided to go with the whole chrome/silver route.
 
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Old 12-09-2007, 11:10 AM
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TPMS? you mean turns per mile? If that's it, then no you don't. A handheld tuner will fix your speedo calibration if you use a really tall tire. Tall tires kill your power and track times though.
 
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Old 12-09-2007, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by r3dn3ck
TPMS? you mean turns per mile? If that's it, then no you don't. A handheld tuner will fix your speedo calibration if you use a really tall tire. Tall tires kill your power and track times though.
No I mean the TPMS: Tire pressure monitoring system. It is on many of the 2007 and newer vehicles.
 
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Old 12-10-2007, 06:48 AM
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you can use the same sensors that are in your stock wheels. you would just have to buy larger bands if you are going to a larger size
 
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Old 12-10-2007, 08:44 AM
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TPMS FTL! No nanny alarms. I want my car to break from ignorant neglect like Henry Ford intended, not willful neglect.
 
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Originally Posted by Dave04Mustang
Can't go wrong with chrome on a red car IMO. Chrome Cobra's or Saleen wheels will look nice!
couldn't agree more.

i never have been sold on the black wheels...i think it's something you usually see on a ricemobile.

although white wheels look good on red or blue cars for some odd reason...im thinking about getting a set of White Saleens or White 03 Cobra's, and alternating between them and my 03 Chrome Cobras. (white for winter, chrome for summer)
 
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