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Old 08-13-2008, 04:01 PM
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Default Lightweight 18x9.5'' rims suitable for a mustang

After 25k miles, my 20'' Shelby Razor wheels/BFG KDW2's are looking a bit worse for wear. The rims have a bit of curb rash and a slightly bent lip on one of the fronts. Since I'm going to need new tires anyway (and 20'' tires are so god damn expensive) I figure to toss out these 20's and go with some lightweight 18x9.5's all the way around, shodded with 285/40-18's. I'm looking for something in the 20-25lbs. each range. I've seen some True Forged Chicanes and really like those but if anyone has other recommendations, please let me know.
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Steeda Ultra-lights
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^+1 They are a little expensive to me but they are very light.
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Old 08-13-2008, 05:06 PM
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Yeah, I was looking into the Steeda's but their ultra "lite" are 25#'s or so. I was checking these out also but they're a bit "rally" for a mustang. !9#'s each though ;-).

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...ll&sort=Weight
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Check out Volk Racing wheels. Some are made in 18x9.5

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Old 08-13-2008, 05:39 PM
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I checked them out but can't see paying $800 ea. lol. Very nice forged rims though.
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Old 08-13-2008, 05:57 PM
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That's nothing try paying 1300 for each rim!!!
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Old 08-13-2008, 06:04 PM
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Ha! Is that how much factory rims are for the C6?
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Originally Posted by Black Mamba GTT
That's nothing try paying 1300 for each rim!!!
Whos wheels cost that much each? Puff daddy? lol

I know that isn't the price for c6 or even Z06 wheels is it?!
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lol. I wouldn't doubt it...
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