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Old 07-27-2006, 07:11 PM
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Default Help with rim choice

After lots of looking, I finnaly picked up a stang. I got a 99 red/orange (torch red?) gt convert, and am looking to get some new rims. Right now I am stuck trying to decide if 18" chrome bullets will look nice, or if I should go with something else. Im looking for some suggestions that you guys/gals might have. I think the chrome bullets might look nice b/c I want to get the ss "mustang" inserts in the back.

Here is a pic... it is BEGGING to be dropped and rimmed up



Also, do most people here opt for staggered rims, or same all around?

Thanks for the help!
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Old 07-27-2006, 07:33 PM
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i like 18" chrome saleens. just dont go black. cobra rims might be cool too.
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Old 07-27-2006, 07:41 PM
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18" Chrome Bullitts are nice. Just the damn tires are so expensive. The only reason I stayed with 17.
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Old 07-27-2006, 07:42 PM
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I have the chrome bullits on my mustang and they are great looking rims and they have an awesome chrome quality coating. I know this because unfortunately i had no choice but to drive it through winter last year. it was horrible i really didnt make it too far on most days, but the rims didnt have a rust spot on them when i cleaned them in the summer time. only the lugs had rust. I get a lot of compliments with the chrome bullits, but they were expensive i paid $350 each. but if you want a good site for tires go to www.edgeracing.com they have great prices. i get the hankooks i have them on my car now and they ride great. well good luck!!
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:31 PM
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I'm thinking about going with the saleen replicas on mustangtuning.com. Probably 18-9's and 18-10's

Has anyone got these? Good quality?
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:44 PM
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saleen rimssss
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:45 PM
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my wheels are from mustangtuning.....they look real good, and the free shiping and moutnign and blanacing was real nice
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:49 PM
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ebay has rim and tires 17x9 17x10.5 in back.... new 750
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Old 07-27-2006, 11:51 PM
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mine cost $1000 for wheels, tires, mounting and balanceing, and shipping 17x9 and 17x10.5 wheels , 275/40/17 and 315/35/17 tires pretty good IMO
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Old 07-28-2006, 06:51 AM
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im going most likely with 17x10 cobra silver rims. 18 inch rims would involve me spending more money for tires and screw that.. so 17 inch cobras r good for me. the rims that come with the GT's are ugly unless u get the upgraded wheel package liek the ones on ine..those look nice..ford should design better rims =P
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