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Title: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: 96grimreaper on 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.

(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u213/shaun6874/IMG_20151017_181532_zpsomwruxpv.jpg) (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/shaun6874/media/IMG_20151017_181532_zpsomwruxpv.jpg.html)

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.



Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: 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.

(http://s2.postimg.org/hclax7eyh/newsho.jpg) 

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. 
Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: 96grimreaper on 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.

(http://s2.postimg.org/hclax7eyh/newsho.jpg) 

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
Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: 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.

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(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n82/mikejohns12/photo3_zpsa727c468.jpg)
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n82/mikejohns12/photo4_zpsf7870215.jpg)

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: 96grimreaper on 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.
Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: SHOdded on November 20, 2015, 05:20:35 PM
Call it a "weathered & original" look and move on :)  People DO take pride in that!
Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: 96grimreaper on 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.
Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 08:54:57 AM
Not mine, but these have been growing on me

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These ones look pretty solid too

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 08:55:46 AM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/07c4149c9feeb40c37cfa0102f23da7a.jpg)

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 08:58:30 AM
This is what the stock 19's look like powder coated

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 09:01:59 AM
Another sterling grey beauty

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: derfdog15 on 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.
Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: SHOdded on November 21, 2015, 10:54:12 AM
shoman04 has these on his SHO:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/msbullitt-black-20x85-0509.html (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
Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: 96grimreaper on November 21, 2015, 04:02:41 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 09:01:59 AM
Another sterling grey beauty

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/fdd5a4620262f69e971acf7f7051dbfd.jpg)



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Well, that looks really good.
Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: southtxSHO on November 21, 2015, 09:32:23 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 08:55:46 AM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/07c4149c9feeb40c37cfa0102f23da7a.jpg)

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Anyone know what size wheels this are and what wheels .

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: gusto_sho on November 21, 2015, 10:10:45 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/30d248a4019a868bb2f664ec77906b6c.jpg)

I like my stock painted tux black to match the paint. Now I got to lower the car and push them out a little.



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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 10:31:38 PM
Quote from: southtxSHO on November 21, 2015, 09:32:23 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 08:55:46 AM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/07c4149c9feeb40c37cfa0102f23da7a.jpg)

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Anyone know what size wheels this are and what wheels .

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This is a member of my Facebook page...I put out an APB on the specs.

If I get a response, I'll fill you in.

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: southtxSHO on November 21, 2015, 10:40:38 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 10:31:38 PM
Quote from: southtxSHO on November 21, 2015, 09:32:23 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 08:55:46 AM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/07c4149c9feeb40c37cfa0102f23da7a.jpg)

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Anyone know what size wheels this are and what wheels .

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This is a member of my Facebook page...I put out an APB on the specs.

If I get a response, I'll fill you in.

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Sounds good , thanks !

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 10:42:19 PM
Quote from: southtxSHO on November 21, 2015, 10:40:38 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 10:31:38 PM
Quote from: southtxSHO on November 21, 2015, 09:32:23 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 08:55:46 AM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/07c4149c9feeb40c37cfa0102f23da7a.jpg)

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Anyone know what size wheels this are and what wheels .

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This is a member of my Facebook page...I put out an APB on the specs.

If I get a response, I'll fill you in.

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Sounds good , thanks !

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I have guys claiming the wheels to be this

http://www.americanmuscle.com/silver-amr-20x10-0514.html

But it's not fact yet, looks like them though.

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: CroR1 on November 21, 2015, 11:10:25 PM
i think that from that angle, just about any wheels would look good.
Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 11:13:32 PM
Quote from: southtxSHO on November 21, 2015, 10:40:38 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 10:31:38 PM
Quote from: southtxSHO on November 21, 2015, 09:32:23 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 08:55:46 AM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/07c4149c9feeb40c37cfa0102f23da7a.jpg)

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Anyone know what size wheels this are and what wheels .

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This is a member of my Facebook page...I put out an APB on the specs.

If I get a response, I'll fill you in.

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Sounds good , thanks !

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Your lucky day...the actual wheels are for sale.

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 11:15:05 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/863619ac1a8f28873258a0f098286b12.jpg)

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: southtxSHO on November 21, 2015, 11:19:11 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 11:15:05 PM
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That's a heck of a deal ... what Facebook page is that ?

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 11:20:28 PM
Quote from: southtxSHO on November 21, 2015, 11:19:11 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 11:15:05 PM
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That's a heck of a deal ... what Facebook page is that ?

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Ecoboost enthusiasts

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: southtxSHO on November 21, 2015, 11:21:14 PM
Hey I'm in that group page . Let me pm him. Thanks

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 11:22:57 PM
Quote from: southtxSHO on November 21, 2015, 11:21:14 PM
Hey I'm in that group page . Let me pm him. Thanks

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Great group if I may say so myself...lol

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: southtxSHO on November 21, 2015, 11:30:35 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on November 21, 2015, 11:22:57 PM
Quote from: southtxSHO on November 21, 2015, 11:21:14 PM
Hey I'm in that group page . Let me pm him. Thanks

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Great group if I may say so myself...lol

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Lol I agree ...

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: SHO T1M3 on November 22, 2015, 05:41:42 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.

Do you know what the OEM offset /back spacing is on the '13 PP wheels?

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Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: Vortech347 on November 22, 2015, 07:40:49 PM
20x8 Offset 38mm (6.0 Back spacing)
Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: Wilson on November 23, 2015, 06:39:06 PM
22's or it doesn't count! :P

Seriously though,  can't go wrong with any of the choices presented in this thread.

Wilson

Title: Re: Wheel options/opinions
Post by: derfdog15 on November 26, 2015, 10:40:05 AM
If anyone wanted the AMR wheels (which has been fit on our cars before), American Muscle has $30 off of $250 for non discounted items on their site right now, so if you order them in pairs, instead of as a set of 4, you can get $60 off the set, seems like a pretty good deal to me.
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