New Wheels Installed
05-28-2008, 12:09 AM
#24
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RE: New Wheels Installed
Wow - didn't expect so many questions =)
The purplish look on the bumper is probably because of the dust. We had "rain" recently (For Arizona, that means enough water fell to make the dust stick). It really isn't purple :P
The fronts and rears are the same size - it was difficult enough to find them in the 18x9.5 size without trying to get larger ones in the back. I got them from Blue Oval Industries (http://www.blueovalindustries.com/pr...p?pid=99013211) for $199 each. Actually, Discount tire got them for me from them - and sold them to me for the same price (I love that place).
I talked with the sales guys down there, and they are OEM Ford parts, they are made for them by Ford - so that drove the sale home for me. I like them much better than the FR500's (but that may just be me).
No stripes yet - but it is planned. I just can't decide on the size etc... I want - and I haven't found a good shop in AZ that I trust to paint them; and the front clear lenses and stealth bulbs are on order. Just waiting for them to arrive
Oh yeah, the size is 18x9.5; tires are BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW size 275/40/ZR18 (Love how they look on there too).
EDIT: To turn the link into a link
The purplish look on the bumper is probably because of the dust. We had "rain" recently (For Arizona, that means enough water fell to make the dust stick). It really isn't purple :P
The fronts and rears are the same size - it was difficult enough to find them in the 18x9.5 size without trying to get larger ones in the back. I got them from Blue Oval Industries (http://www.blueovalindustries.com/pr...p?pid=99013211) for $199 each. Actually, Discount tire got them for me from them - and sold them to me for the same price (I love that place).
I talked with the sales guys down there, and they are OEM Ford parts, they are made for them by Ford - so that drove the sale home for me. I like them much better than the FR500's (but that may just be me).
No stripes yet - but it is planned. I just can't decide on the size etc... I want - and I haven't found a good shop in AZ that I trust to paint them; and the front clear lenses and stealth bulbs are on order. Just waiting for them to arrive
Oh yeah, the size is 18x9.5; tires are BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW size 275/40/ZR18 (Love how they look on there too).
EDIT: To turn the link into a link
05-28-2008, 12:19 AM
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RE: New Wheels Installed
On second thought - I'm not sure why it looks purple. I was in an accident a couple months ago and the bumper was replaced. I think I'll detail it this weekend and take a good look. I had the work done at the dealership, so if it wasn't just a trick of the light I'll be paying them another visit. Can't believe I didn't notice that myself.
06-03-2008, 08:20 PM
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RE: New Wheels Installed
ORIGINAL: Kamalyn
On second thought - I'm not sure why it looks purple. I was in an accident a couple months ago and the bumper was replaced. I think I'll detail it this weekend and take a good look. I had the work done at the dealership, so if it wasn't just a trick of the light I'll be paying them another visit. Can't believe I didn't notice that myself.
On second thought - I'm not sure why it looks purple. I was in an accident a couple months ago and the bumper was replaced. I think I'll detail it this weekend and take a good look. I had the work done at the dealership, so if it wasn't just a trick of the light I'll be paying them another visit. Can't believe I didn't notice that myself.
looks like they painted it the wrong color!! You should take it back, make a huge scene, and get your money back!!
haha jk but ya it does look kinda purplish...... the rims look sick!
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