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Old 05-31-2010, 11:17 AM
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I am having problems deciding on some wheels due to the lack of photos to be found. I have spent hours going through google picture search, forums, etc. Trying to find what the following wheels look like on the 2010. I have found the obvious professionally taken or computer generated photos which I don't feel accurately depict the wheels. I am also not sure if I should go 18 or 20. I get the performance vs look piece with them. Sometimes 18's in a certain design just don't look good. It is a DD so I am leaning towards 18's or 19's. However I don't know what the future will bring as I am getting pretty interested in autocross. I think I have narrowed down the field to a couple choices. I have a 2010 Black GT. What are your thoughts? If you have some other recommendations I would love to see them. Wheels are always a tough choice.

1.) 18" or 20" Shelby Razor Gunmetal
http://www.americanmuscle.com/gunmet...18x9-0510.html

2.) 20" Roush wheels of the 427R
http://www.roushperformance.com/perf...010/427r.shtml

3.) GT500 take-offs (I know these are the knock-offs just using the link for illustration purposes)
http://www.americanmuscle.com/machin...19x8-9410.html

4.) 20" Saleen Speedstars
http://speedlab.saleen.com/store_con...roduct_id=7005

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Old 05-31-2010, 11:24 AM
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I vote for the Roush rims i think they look the best
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Old 05-31-2010, 01:30 PM
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It's hard to pull off 20s in stock trim. At minimum you need to lower it. A front splitter, or GT500 spoiler would also help balance them out.

Out of the box, I think 19s look best. My favorite wheel by far are the 2010 GT500 19"s (Coupe). For some reason the knock offs look strange to me. You also may want to consider the convertible GT500 wheels which are 18" and seem pretty affordable on eBay. Generally I'm not a big fan of chrome, but black paint and chrome looks great. I don't like the others as much.

If you like the 19" GT500 wheels I'd hold out for a set of OEMs from eBay/Craigslist/etc. They'll also have the best resale value, if that matters at all to you.

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I really like the 20" 427R Roush wheels
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Old 05-31-2010, 07:05 PM
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I like the GT500s.
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Old 05-31-2010, 07:07 PM
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Roush wheels are nice, though 20" are big and will slow you down. Not sure if you are just going for looks or doing looks and performance. I have 18" Nitto 555's and they felt like boat anchors compared to stock 17". I'm afraid to feel what 20's are if you don't have performance to give you that boost.
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This is such a hard decision. Over the next month I will have my full suspension on, the Roush front fascia, rear valance, and side splitters. I am also looking to pick up an exhaust. Stock 18's are just going to look out of place. I would like to complete the exterior this summer and begin working on the performance mods this fall. I am thinking 18's or 19's will be the way to go as I don't want the car to drag *** until I get the Supercharger. How do you guys think the 18" Roush wheels will look?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ROUSH...e#ht_560wt_894

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Old 05-31-2010, 08:20 PM
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I guess I'm the only one, I like the speedstars.
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Old 05-31-2010, 10:16 PM
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You're not alone. I think 20" look great and good quality ones don't weigh all that much more than stock wheels. Excellent quality can even weigh less. I like 7 spoke wheels they seem to be the in thing right now.

Stock wheels and tires 255/45-18, tire and wheel 56lbs
Steeda front 9.5" wide 275/35-20, tire and wheel 61lbs, +5lbs more than stock
Steeda rear 11" wide 315/35-20, tire and wheel 69.5lbs, +13.5lbs more than stock
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Originally Posted by Noodle23
I vote for the Roush rims i think they look the best


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