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20x8.5 American Muscle AMR Wheel Review

Started by derfdog15, December 23, 2015, 09:29:54 PM

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derfdog15

First here are the specs from american muscle:

Manufacturer:   AmericanMuscle Wheels   Style:   AMR
Size:   20x8.5   Finish:   Black
Placement:   Front or Rear   Centercap Size:   Large (2-1/2")
Back Spacing:   5.9" (151mm)   Offset:   +30mm (1.2")
Bolt Pattern:   5x4.5" (5x114.3mm)   Weight:   
Material:   Aluminum   Lip Size :   N/A

and a link to the wheels in gloss black http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-amr-20x85-2015.html

I have put about 1200 miles on these wheels as I had them installed as soon as I got my car and that is how many miles I have. So far I love them, have gotten many compliments, and the ride is amazing. No fitment issues at all, and a great price as well.

Here are all of the pictures I have featuring the wheels, I hope this helps anyone considering these wheels as an option. I did not try to fit an OEM center cap into the wheels so I dont know if one will fit. I also installed the black 6 spline locking lugnuts, found here http://www.americanmuscle.com/6spline-lugnuts-black.html to compliment the wheels and add some security and they fit wonderfully 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

CroR1


derfdog15

BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
245 /45 R20 103W XL BSW

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?ra=filterTireProducts.do&fl=&yr=2015&pc=29902&counter=0&ar=45&rd=20&vid=030180&cs=245


They seem to do well in wet or dry conditions and they look pretty mean as well. I got 5 of them for a good deal with pricematching and rebates on blackfriday, as well as getting 5 of the AMR wheels, so I also have one mounted and balanced in the trunk as a full sized spare.
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

CroR1


derfdog15

Quote from: CroR1 on December 23, 2015, 10:37:20 PM
Good ideas for a trunk spare...

Yeah I really done like the donut spares that some cars come with, and for sure was not liking having no spare, since I would rather not be stranded if I were to have a blow out or something. The spare fits, but is a bit taller than the hole so it has a slight bump in the trunk. I have the OEM compressor underneath the wheel, and am going to pick up a jack from an F150 or Crown Vic at my local junkyard to go along with the 4 ton jack thats in there now.
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

ZSHO

#5
Looks great with the new Dubs,hope the TPMS sensors worked out for ya and congrats again.  Z


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

CroR1

That's a lot of extra weight that will weigh you down. Have you considered only to carry those items and the spare when you go on longer trips? Also I may add that My new conti tires that I purchased came with a 3 yrs free flat road service, including tow if my spare was not available, which I would not depend on, but knowing it's there sure helps.

derfdog15

Quote from: ZSHO on December 24, 2015, 06:53:56 AM
Looks great with the new Dubs,hope the TPMS sensors worked out for ya and congrats again.  Z

The TPMS worked out wonderfully and for 8 bucks a piece cant beat it. I looked at the link the other day and they are now $50 ea!

Quote from: CroR1 on December 24, 2015, 08:47:15 AM
That's a lot of extra weight that will weigh you down. Have you considered only to carry those items and the spare when you go on longer trips? Also I may add that My new conti tires that I purchased came with a 3 yrs free flat road service, including tow if my spare was not available, which I would not depend on, but knowing it's there sure helps.

Its like 100 lbs max, and I have AAA if I need a tow but I just really dont like not having a spare. I have had a fullsize spare in the trunk of my mustang for a long time as well, even with the extra weight id rather the piece of mind
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

ZSHO

#8
Quote from: CroR1 on December 24, 2015, 08:47:15 AM
That's a lot of extra weight that will weigh you down. Have you considered only to carry those items and the spare when you go on longer trips? Also I may add that My new conti tires that I purchased came with a 3 yrs free flat road service, including tow if my spare was not available, which I would not depend on, but knowing it's there sure helps.
Thats why you have free 24hr Ford road side assistance,its inside your owners manuel,especially knowing its a PP SHO.  Z


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

Syndicate1924

Was curious about the tpms sensors. We're you able to use your factory ones when you swapped out the wheels or did you purchase them from American muscle as well?

derfdog15

I bought four replacements off of amazon on black friday for real cheap,since I would have needed valve stems. The OEM one will work though, you just need to change the valve stems when changing them from one set of wheels to another. The American Muscle ones will work as well however.

Quote from: Syndicate1924 on March 22, 2016, 06:52:11 AM
Was curious about the tpms sensors. We're you able to use your factory ones when you swapped out the wheels or did you purchase them from American muscle 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

Vortech347

I like the offset much better than mine.  I've been thinking about getting some 1/4" spacers to push the wheels out a bit.
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

Syndicate1924

Quote from: derfdog15 on March 22, 2016, 03:07:19 PM
I bought four replacements off of amazon on black friday for real cheap,since I would have needed valve stems. The OEM one will work though, you just need to change the valve stems when changing them from one set of wheels to another. The American Muscle ones will work as well however.

Quote from: Syndicate1924 on March 22, 2016, 06:52:11 AM
Was curious about the tpms sensors. We're you able to use your factory ones when you swapped out the wheels or did you purchase them from American muscle as well?
Cool thanks for the response, that's exactly what I needed to know!

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ZSHO

Quote from: derfdog15 on March 22, 2016, 03:07:19 PM
I bought four replacements off of amazon on black friday for real cheap,since I would have needed valve stems. The OEM one will work though, you just need to change the valve stems when changing them from one set of wheels to another. The American Muscle ones will work as well however.

Quote from: Syndicate1924 on March 22, 2016, 06:52:11 AM
Was curious about the tpms sensors. We're you able to use your factory ones when you swapped out the wheels or did you purchase them from American muscle as well?
Derfdog appreciate your input,thanks.  Z   :)


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

Heelfan1

Did you happen to get hub rings for this as the mustang has a larger center bore diameter?
2013 SHO non PP LMS Tuned, 160ts, 3 Bar, CAI, DP's
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2018 Raptor H.O. Ecoboost LMS Tuned
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