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Which wheel are better quality and/or better performance?

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Old 11-19-2009, 10:53 PM
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I am debating between the following chrome rims, which do you guys think is the better quality rim that will last the longest, and which do you think would be best for performance and not slow me down? Also take into consideration the american muscle rims are about $250 less, but I care more about quality and performance then price. Any opinions would be great.

http://www.newtakeoff.com/chrome_mus...t_of_four.aspx

http://www.americanmuscle.com/17x8-bullitt-chrome.html
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Old 11-19-2009, 11:06 PM
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If it were me, I'd go with the OEM Ford wheels. Plating quality on aftermarket wheels can be a bit hit or miss.
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Check out Cragar, they were the choice of many muscle cars back in the day;

http://www.cragar.com/ProductSearch.aspx?c=15
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I vote for OEM 17" chrome bullitts! Stock is the way to go: IT's a MUSTANG!
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Old 11-20-2009, 08:40 AM
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Thanks for input guys, I actually found out that the bullits are about 10lbs lighter total and they have thicker chrome. Easy choice.
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Old 11-20-2009, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 07 Stang
Check out Cragar, they were the choice of many muscle cars back in the day;

http://www.cragar.com/ProductSearch.aspx?c=15
I'd have to agree on Cragars. I was watching a staggered set on eBay. Should've jumped on the deal even though I don't have much money. They went for $200 plus shipping.
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Old 11-20-2009, 04:37 PM
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American Racing make good stuff.
I'm sure it's cheaper than OEM.
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Old 11-20-2009, 05:57 PM
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of the two, OEM.

+1 on American Racing.
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Old 11-20-2009, 06:12 PM
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+1 on the oem

The american muscle rims say they fot 94-09??
the offests were different for the different years. IE 99-04 rims +25 05-2010 +45
a 05-2010 rims needs spacers to fit 99-04 cars?
how do they advertise this the way it is?
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Originally Posted by Sancho805
of the two, OEM.

+1 on American Racing.
Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if Am. Racing make the bullits for Ford.
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