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96grimreaper

November 20, 2015, 01:54:40 PM
Looking for some different wheels for the 13 and would like to get everyone's opinions.  The factory flower wheels have horrible curb rash and I don't want to pay to smooth them out plus powder coat.



Looking at several wheels from american muscle and debating on style and color.  I like the idea of dark charcoal wheel but also black is appealing. Here's a few I'm looking at. Going with 20x8.5 +30 offset all the way around with the current Nitto 255/45's. Not dead set on any of these, just throwing ideas out there.



2013 SHO PP-91 LMS V8 tune, 3 bar, 160* thermostat

Vortech347

#1
November 20, 2015, 02:19:18 PM Last Edit: November 20, 2015, 02:23:24 PM by Vortech347
I wanted something easy to clean since mine is a daily and I'm a detail freak.  TSW Panorama's 20x8.5 40MM offset (6.25 BS)

I don't know if a 30mm will fit.  I tried to stay as close to OEM wheel specs as I could.

 

I would advise you to stay away from American Muscle.  I've had two sets of their wheels on my mustangs and they were garbage.  They were off balance substantially by themselves, their center caps are proprietary meaning you can't put any other cap in their place without butchering your OEM ones up with glue or tape.

Get a GOOD wheel, not knock offs of knock offs.

If you look on EBAY Late Model Restoration is closing out several TSW wheels.  I got mine for 45% off retail. 
Matt H.
2013 SHO Performance Pack, Daily, AJPTurbo tuned
2003 SVT Cobra 497rwhp/491rwtq, Self tuned, Cruiser
1990 Mustang GT 570rwhp/530twtq, Self tuned, Open Track
2017 F150 XLT 5.0

96grimreaper

#2
November 20, 2015, 02:43:55 PM
Quote from: Vortech347 on November 20, 2015, 02:19:18 PM
I wanted something easy to clean since mine is a daily and I'm a detail freak.  TSW Panorama's 20x8.5 40MM offset (6.25 BS)

I don't know if a 30mm will fit.  I tried to stay as close to OEM wheel specs as I could.

 

I would advise you to stay away from American Muscle.  I've had two sets of their wheels on my mustangs and they were garbage.  They were off balance substantially by themselves, their center caps are proprietary meaning you can't put any other cap in their place without butchering your OEM ones up with glue or tape.

Get a GOOD wheel, not knock offs of knock offs.

If you look on EBAY Late Model Restoration is closing out several TSW wheels.  I got mine for 45% off retail.

Didn't realize American Muscle had so many issues with wheels.  I've bought a few items from them for my fox body mustangs but never a set of wheels.  I'll look into LMR and see what they've got.  I'd love a set of TSW Nurburgrings but I've read so many issues of the wheel coating not standing up to the elements. 

I just got the itch today to start looking for wheels and I'm gonna wait until spring to put them on so I figured today was as good as any to start shopping  ;D
2013 SHO PP-91 LMS V8 tune, 3 bar, 160* thermostat

PokerMunkee

#3
November 20, 2015, 03:52:50 PM Last Edit: November 20, 2015, 03:58:03 PM by PokerMunkee
Get some interceptor wheels with ultra high performance tires and call it a day! lol

I think the mesh wheels are played out, reminds of me of slammed VW and BMW dickheads.

I vote for black powder coating.  That's what I would do if my wheels were thrashed.





2013 SHO PP - Ignot Silver/Charcoal
Unleashed 91 tune w/ 3BAR, Corsa exhaust, LEDs everywhere
2011 F-250 6.2 CCSB FX4

96grimreaper

#4
November 20, 2015, 05:00:43 PM
Quote from: PokerMunkee on November 20, 2015, 03:52:50 PM
Get some interceptor wheels with ultra high performance tires and call it a day! lol

I think the mesh wheels are played out, reminds of me of slammed VW and BMW dickheads.

I vote for black powder coating.  That's what I would do if my wheels were thrashed.

I spend enough time looking at police steelies, don't need them on my car too. Lol

I'm still kicking around powdercoat but they are scraped to hell. I'll get a quote soon. Probably end up going with a real dark grey instead of black if I go that route.
2013 SHO PP-91 LMS V8 tune, 3 bar, 160* thermostat

SHOdded

#5
November 20, 2015, 05:20:35 PM
Call it a "weathered & original" look and move on :)  People DO take pride in that!
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

96grimreaper

#6
November 20, 2015, 05:39:05 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on November 20, 2015, 05:20:35 PM
Call it a "weathered & original" look and move on :)  People DO take pride in that!

Oh, I'm way to stubborn to leave it as is.
2013 SHO PP-91 LMS V8 tune, 3 bar, 160* thermostat

SHOnUup

#7
November 21, 2015, 08:54:57 AM
Not mine, but these have been growing on me



These ones look pretty solid too



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2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

SHOnUup

#8
November 21, 2015, 08:55:46 AM


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2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

SHOnUup

#9
November 21, 2015, 08:58:30 AM
This is what the stock 19's look like powder coated



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2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

SHOnUup

#10
November 21, 2015, 09:01:59 AM
Another sterling grey beauty





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2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

derfdog15

#11
November 21, 2015, 10:40:29 AM
I would do black between black and dark charcoal. The AM 20x8.5 with 30mm offset will fit but sit out a little more than the stockers. Another member has had them and they look wonderful on his car, I will be getting them once my car arrives as well.
2015 Tuxedo Black SHO PP -(SAE corrected): 369.4/451.4 - Gone to the automotive graveyard but not forgotten

2016 F150 FX4 Sport - 3.5L V6 Ecoboost - Stock for now

2003 Redfire V6 Mustang - Building to be an 11 second car

SHOdded

#12
November 21, 2015, 10:54:12 AM
shoman04 has these on his SHO:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/msbullitt-black-20x85-0509.html

And they look pretty darned good!

Tech Specs
    Manufacturer:    AmericanMuscle Wheels    Style:    Motorsport Bullitt
    Size:    20x8.5    Finish:    Black
    Placement:    Front or Rear    Centercap Size:    Large (2-1/2")
    Back Spacing:    6.1" (156mm)    Offset:    +36mm (1.4")
    Bolt Pattern:    5x4.5" (5x114.3mm)    Weight:    25.2 lbs
    Material:    Aluminum    Lip Size :    2.25"
    Best Tire :    255/35-20    Year/Model:    2005-2010 V6, GT, Excludes Shelby GT500
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

96grimreaper

#13
November 21, 2015, 04:02:41 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 09:01:59 AM
Another sterling grey beauty





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Well, that looks really good.
2013 SHO PP-91 LMS V8 tune, 3 bar, 160* thermostat

southtxSHO

#14
November 21, 2015, 09:32:23 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 08:55:46 AM


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Anyone know what size wheels this are and what wheels .

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LMS 4 +tune
LMS Cai
LMS catted downpipes
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