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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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I've decided to purchase new Bullitt wheels for my 05 GT. Do I also need to purchase center caps? Do I also need to purchase the Bullitt lug nuts? Any suggestions on where to purchase them online? I just got back from a wheel store and the idiot tried to charge me $1330.00 for the wheels, lug nuts, etc!
Old Apr 17, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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You talking 17" silver bullits. Tons of take-offs around; folks can't even get $70/ea for them. Why do you need a new set anyway? Missing something here... tell us more.
Old Apr 17, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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Yes, they are 17 inch wheels. I've got the stock wheels now and want to upgrade to the chrome Bullitts.
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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Mine are FRP 17 chrome bullits. Try Diversified Marketing in MI. They claim they will not be undersold on FRP.
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 12:25 AM
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Got my chrome bullitts from Diversified Marketing and love 'em. They undersold everyone by $150-$200. BEWARE of Ebay vendors selling '05 Mustang aftermarket bullitts!!!!! They do not have the required 45 MM offset. FRP is the ONLY company selling a 17X8 Bullitt that are a true OEM fit. If you don't mind your wheels sticking out farther than stock, there are other options. I for one, want to keep paint on my quarter panels.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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ORIGINAL: rotorr22

Got my chrome bullitts from Diversified Marketing and love 'em. They undersold everyone by $150-$200. BEWARE of Ebay vendors selling '05 Mustang aftermarket bullitts!!!!! They do not have the required 45 MM offset. FRP is the ONLY company selling a 17X8 Bullitt that are a true OEM fit. If you don't mind your wheels sticking out farther than stock, there are other options. I for one, want to keep paint on my quarter panels.
Thanks for all the info. Will 17X9's work as well, or would I need to get new tires?
Old Apr 18, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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Just check Pirelli specs. Course no FRP 17x9's and you're talking aftermarket with likely less than the offset you'd need to keep tires in the same location inside the wheelwell. (Will no doubt stick out more; how much depends on mfg offset. 45mm on 17x8's
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