Newbie Wheels Question
05-25-2005, 11:14 PM
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Newbie Wheels Question
Thanks for having me on the board, and I look forward to insight from fellow enthusiasts. I just purchased a 1989 Black GT with 41K original miles. I really like the look of the Chrome Saleen Wheels with the R designation. However, my searches on ebay and so forth list that they are only available for the 1994-2005 model year. They also all appear to be at least 18X9 or bigger. My questions are as follows:
1) Can I get Chrome Saleen Wheels (with the look I want) for a 1989 to fit?
2) Is it possible to get 17X9's which I'm told would be best because it will be a daily driver?
3) Will the tire rub and wear faster if the wheel is 18X10 or bigger?
4) Is it insulting to put a new(er) Saleen wheel on a 1989 GT?
Any help, suggestions, or insights would be agreatly appreciated, and I'll post some pics after delivery from auction. This is going to be fun.
1) Can I get Chrome Saleen Wheels (with the look I want) for a 1989 to fit?
2) Is it possible to get 17X9's which I'm told would be best because it will be a daily driver?
3) Will the tire rub and wear faster if the wheel is 18X10 or bigger?
4) Is it insulting to put a new(er) Saleen wheel on a 1989 GT?
Any help, suggestions, or insights would be agreatly appreciated, and I'll post some pics after delivery from auction. This is going to be fun.
05-26-2005, 11:56 AM
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RE: Newbie Wheels Question
Myself I can't vouch for the tech side of the Q's, but the wheels are all in the style you as the driver are looking for, no matter if its a saleen wheel, a pimp my ride wheel or an every day driving wheel.
05-26-2005, 01:29 PM
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RE: Newbie Wheels Question
if putting new style saleen wheels on is an insult then alot of people have been insulting , i personaly love that era of mustang but hated the wheels so new wheels would be awesome, ive seen some with cobra style that even vette owners like
05-26-2005, 01:34 PM
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RE: Newbie Wheels Question
Thanks for the input guys. I figured the Saleens would be acceptable, I just need to make sure I can get a good fit. I love the Cobra wheels as well, but I may opt to have the Saleen wheels and get some racing seats with the Cobra emblem.
05-26-2005, 04:05 PM
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RE: Newbie Wheels Question
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Thanks for having me on the board, and I look forward to insight from fellow enthusiasts. I just purchased a 1989 Black GT with 41K original miles. I really like the look of the Chrome Saleen Wheels with the R designation. However, my searches on ebay and so forth list that they are only available for the 1994-2005 model year. They also all appear to be at least 18X9 or bigger. My questions are as follows:
1) Can I get Chrome Saleen Wheels (with the look I want) for a 1989 to fit?
2) Is it possible to get 17X9's which I'm told would be best because it will be a daily driver?
3) Will the tire rub and wear faster if the wheel is 18X10 or bigger?
4) Is it insulting to put a new(er) Saleen wheel on a 1989 GT?
Any help, suggestions, or insights would be agreatly appreciated, and I'll post some pics after delivery from auction. This is going to be fun.
Thanks for having me on the board, and I look forward to insight from fellow enthusiasts. I just purchased a 1989 Black GT with 41K original miles. I really like the look of the Chrome Saleen Wheels with the R designation. However, my searches on ebay and so forth list that they are only available for the 1994-2005 model year. They also all appear to be at least 18X9 or bigger. My questions are as follows:
1) Can I get Chrome Saleen Wheels (with the look I want) for a 1989 to fit?
2) Is it possible to get 17X9's which I'm told would be best because it will be a daily driver?
3) Will the tire rub and wear faster if the wheel is 18X10 or bigger?
4) Is it insulting to put a new(er) Saleen wheel on a 1989 GT?
Any help, suggestions, or insights would be agreatly appreciated, and I'll post some pics after delivery from auction. This is going to be fun.
thats some low miles for an 89'....good buy...how much did u pay?/
05-26-2005, 07:08 PM
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RE: Newbie Wheels Question
Got it for a steal. Under $1400 as somebody was going to donate it as a tax write off. It appears to have no exterior damage and a clean interior. With the money I saved, I'm looking forward to some sweet modifications.
05-26-2005, 07:59 PM
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RE: Newbie Wheels Question
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Thanks for the input guys. I figured the Saleens would be acceptable, I just need to make sure I can get a good fit. I love the Cobra wheels as well, but I may opt to have the Saleen wheels and get some racing seats with the Cobra emblem.
Thanks for the input guys. I figured the Saleens would be acceptable, I just need to make sure I can get a good fit. I love the Cobra wheels as well, but I may opt to have the Saleen wheels and get some racing seats with the Cobra emblem.
05-27-2005, 12:27 AM
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RE: Newbie Wheels Question
get a lug converter to 5-lug bolt pattern. saleens for sn95s are 18x9, but im sure a replica company has a 17x9. these are the 5 spoke wheels. i think you should look at the 95 cobra wheels (17x9) they look awesome on a fox, but you need a lug pattern converter to a 5-lug.
05-27-2005, 10:48 AM
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RE: Newbie Wheels Question
if you are going to get the saleens, then i think you will have to have a lug converter, but if you are gonna go with cobra r's then i know there are a ton of 4 lug sets floating around on ebay or other places on the internet. i have never seen a set of saleen rims on a fox before, but i think they would look pretty good, i know cobras look good though. get someone to photoshop some saleens on your car for you and see how you like them.
06-02-2005, 05:49 PM
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RE: Newbie Wheels Question
http://www.mustangtuning.com/corwhc19st14.html
Cobra R's - They look pretty good.
Cobra R's - They look pretty good.
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