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Old 04-07-2011 | 10:16 PM
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Im lookin at rims for my black 00. Its either betwen http://www.rollinonchrome.de/magento...ined_lip_2.jpg

or http://www.wheelsnext.com/images/whe...04_black_2.jpg

im basicly debating on the crome lip or not.. Any opinions are appreciated.
 
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Old 04-07-2011 | 10:44 PM
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Based on your other thread I am going to assume these are 15's if that's the case then in all honesty I think a set of stock wheels would look better. I know your on a tight budget but check these out http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-Bl...Q5fAccessories Brand new wheels and tires in a similarish LOL style for just over $830 shipped with mounting and balancing. And if you do decide to keep your stock tires and just get rims don't forget to factor in the price to have the tires swapped over to the new rims. I'm guessing that will cost pretty close to $100 in addition to the price of the rims alone.
 
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Old 04-07-2011 | 11:49 PM
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Either one of the rims in your links wont look good in 15 inch.

Look for a used set of stock 17's at least. I scored a set of stock 17inch bullits with tires for $250. Deals are out there, dont settle on 15inch wheels.
 
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Old 04-08-2011 | 12:33 AM
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I like the all black one, but listen to ziggy.
 
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Old 04-08-2011 | 07:46 AM
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Dont like either of em to be honest.

As above.17s
 
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Old 04-08-2011 | 09:56 AM
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The wheels you have right now are those ugly aluminum 15" ones aren't they? That's what I was forced to use for almost two years. You won't be happy unless you get 17" or bigger... and try sticking to factory style wheels. In most cases the 'custom' wheels just don't look good, however there are exception.

Cut grass this summer... that will get you enough cash for staggered bullitts. That's how I got mine.
 
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Old 04-08-2011 | 06:50 PM
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LMAO. You guys are awesome. I actually am getting 17's so be easy on me. I ran into some money so im getting wheel and tire package. So enough with all hate and tell me what you think lol.
 
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Old 04-08-2011 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by bradly101
LMAO. You guys are awesome. I actually am getting 17's so be easy on me. I ran into some money so im getting wheel and tire package. So enough with all hate and tell me what you think lol.
Nice LOL. We just don't want to see you make a decision you'd regret and aftermarket 15's would be a mistake.

So what 17's are you getting?
 
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Old 04-08-2011 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bradly101
LMAO. You guys are awesome. I actually am getting 17's so be easy on me. I ran into some money so im getting wheel and tire package. So enough with all hate and tell me what you think lol.
what hate? and what I think is... 17" bullitts or fr500's.

can't go wrong with 03 cobra rims either.
 
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Old 04-10-2011 | 12:30 PM
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What color is your car, will help when choosing rims... Have any pics of your ride we can see to better help you?
 
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Old 04-10-2011 | 05:20 PM
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I have a black car. Oringinally wanted black American Racing Santa Cruz whels but now im looking at the two sets i have links for in my 1st post. Im just not sure if i want black wheels with the chrome lip or not.
 
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Old 04-10-2011 | 05:38 PM
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I don't like either of the wheels you posted. How much are you willing to spend on the wheels and tires?
 
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Old 04-10-2011 | 09:04 PM
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Willing to spend about $1000 for wheels and tires that are already mounted and balanced.
 
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Old 04-10-2011 | 09:47 PM
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Whitestang04 thanks for the ebay link...I just bought em.
 
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Old 04-10-2011 | 09:49 PM
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http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...Mustang-Wheels
The 10th anniversary Cobra rims are 1k, not my favorite but i have seen a black set on a black car that looked good

These are the ones I got... would look sweet on a black car! Granted they were on sale when I got them so i paid just under 1k
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...Wheel-Tire-Kit

I am not overly impressed with the sumi's on there... they get good dry traction but when the roads are wet they get maybe as good as the 275 Riken raptors i had on before with my old rims
 

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Old 04-10-2011 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bradly101
Whitestang04 thanks for the ebay link...I just bought em.
No problem. Post up a few pics when you get them. Those wheels are kinda nice because not everyone has them.
 
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Old 04-12-2011 | 08:31 AM
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I agree with Shadow Stang, 17" Bullitts or FR500's.
 
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Old 04-13-2011 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Shadow_Stang
what hate? and what I think is... 17" bullitts or fr500's.

can't go wrong with 03 cobra rims either.
...love the 03 cobra rims, here's a pic of my 03 cobra's on my v6 with no lowering or anything, looks alright...


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Old 04-13-2011 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by staleygreg
...love the 03 cobra rims, here's a pic of my 03 cobra's on my v6 with no lowering or anything, looks alright...


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When I was saving up cash for my wheels, I was planning on the 03 Cobras. Got all the way up to 900 bucks, then changed my mind and decided to get the staggered black bullitts. It works well for my car's red and black theme... but if I ever get another mustang, the first thing I'm buying is 03 Cobra wheels.
 
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Old 04-13-2011 | 01:23 PM
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I am planing on getting staggered Black '03 Cobra wheels.
 
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Old 04-13-2011 | 01:24 PM
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I just hate wheels with chrome/polished lips. Thats why I could never buy black bullitts or FR500s. I'd have to buy them and then get them powdercoated all black.
 
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Old 04-13-2011 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 08mustang_gt
I just hate wheels with chrome/polished lips. Thats why I could never buy black bullitts or FR500s. I'd have to buy them and then get them powdercoated all black.
I like the polished lip look, just something I think is cool... but I can see how others might not like it. Looks kinda cool when going fast too, since all you can see is the lip.

My thing with wheels, is they have to be staggered. I love mustangs with wide rear tires. Theres a GT in my neighborhood with 245's... and even tho it could blow my doors off, mine looks a bit meaner with the staggered setup. To me anyway.
 
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Old 04-13-2011 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 08mustang_gt
I just hate wheels with chrome/polished lips. Thats why I could never buy black bullitts or FR500s. I'd have to buy them and then get them powdercoated all black.
I like the polished lip personally.

I don't like them all black unless it's a satin/semigloss like the new "Stealth" FR's from cruizin concepts or black chrome (which flake easily from what I've heard)

 
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Old 04-13-2011 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by whitestang04
I like the polished lip personally.

I don't like them all black unless it's a satin/semigloss like the new "Stealth" FR's from cruizin concepts or black chrome (which flake easily from what I've heard)

I guess I should've put in there that I also HATE glossy black wheels.

Because it always makes the tires look dried out, and the wheels look glossier than the tires.

I've yet to decide on what wheels the Termi is getting. Trying to decide between satin black 18" FR500s, 18" 03-04 Cobras, or 18" Enkei RPF1s. I'll probably end up with the RPF1s since they're super lightweight, and the FR500s as a daily wheel.
 
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Old 04-14-2011 | 05:58 PM
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I always have tire wet on so the gloss doesnt make my tires look that faded, besides i like the way the glossy black glimmers when you are in motion. I never really to used to the all black rims either... just not my style. I like how it hits an intermediate between stealthy and showy

I have gotten a ton of compliments on my new staggered set up, although I hate when i have to admit my car really isn't all that fast when I get asked what it can do.
 
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Old 10-25-2011 | 04:35 PM
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I'm looking for advice on what to do with my 2010 Mustang, other than garage it for the winter, for driving in the New England snow. Way back, we used to use snow tires on the rear for rear wheel drive cars...now the suggestion is to get 4 snows....I have all weather now, snow and mud....so, do I need snows? Most of my driving is highway.
 
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Old 10-28-2011 | 01:59 PM
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just load some sand bags in the trunk and you should be good!
 
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