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Ordered These Wheels Yesterday.......What do you think?

Old 05-22-2005, 03:04 PM
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I'm not into the really wide spokes, but it's your car, get what you like.

I was pondering some 20's myself, but I'm concerned about the extra weight. Should you get better brakes when spinning that much wheel?

I am also concerned about the smoothness of the ride?
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Old 05-22-2005, 03:11 PM
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they dont look good IMO, something just isnt right, but if u like 'em good for ya
Same here. The wheels look too tall for the car - like it had to be jacked up to get them under it or something.
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Old 05-22-2005, 07:47 PM
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I really like the looks of the wheel but not the size. 18" is as large as I'm planning to go and I'm not doing that until I've worn the stock tires out.

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Old 05-22-2005, 08:51 PM
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the wheels don't suit my style, but if you like em thats all that matters. to each his own.
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Old 05-22-2005, 11:59 PM
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these are sitting in my garage waiting to be put on



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Old 05-23-2005, 12:01 AM
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Are those the Steeda jobbies?
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Old 05-23-2005, 12:05 AM
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They look ok but good luck getting your GT to hook with those huge wheels. No sidewall, no flex. You'll do nothing but spin. Huge wheels aren't good for any car that has lots of torque.
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Old 05-23-2005, 01:14 AM
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yes, they are the Steeda Ultralite 05s. made specially for the 05 mustang
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Old 05-23-2005, 01:17 AM
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How much do they weigh?
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Old 05-23-2005, 12:48 PM
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The fronts are 29lbs and the backs are 33lbs from what I remember. And tires range from 25-29lbs each. After much thought, I'm thinking of going with the Torque-Thrust look. I can get the same wheel I put on this 69 Chevelle I built from scratch. The only thing on this car that doesn't appear stock are the wheels. Those are 20's and 17's. Do the masses like these better?

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