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mustangmuscle
09-25-2005, 06:46 PM
Ok guys and gals......am seriously wanting to put some deep-dish wheels out back with some fat 315's. Will stay with the stock 17" size. Dont have a ton of $ to put into this, so something like CCW's are totally out of the question. Was thinking of something like FR500's or even Bullitts......What do you think"

Also, would appreciate any thoughts on color, finish, etc. Many have said that black would be awesome for this color car......I just dunno......

Thanks!

Chris

QWKSNKE
09-25-2005, 07:07 PM
while I hate the "regular" sized FR500's, the deep dish ones look badass. So there is my vote

Italian LX
09-25-2005, 07:46 PM
BBS RK Plasmas? :shrug:


:D

http://img12.exs.cx/img12/3831/picture0554is5sm.jpg


http://www.deepstageperformance.com/pics/ffw-2005/bbs.jpg

Wicked
09-25-2005, 08:12 PM
I love BBS wheels, but the plasma's are not that great looking. Of course, if you get a real bbs wheel it will cost you nearly $1K per wheel.

I also vote for deep dish FR500's.

mustangmuscle
09-25-2005, 08:23 PM
Thanks guys for the replies and insight. I do really appreciate it alot! As my wife says.....I have no "taste" :banana: , so have no idea what would or would not look good...

Looks like FR500's are getting the nod so far....

Ok, which do you think would look best
Black, Anthracite, Silver, or Chrome?

Appreciate all the input!

Chris

mustangmuscle
09-25-2005, 08:24 PM
BBS RK Plasmas? :shrug:


:D

http://img12.exs.cx/img12/3831/picture0554is5sm.jpg


http://www.deepstageperformance.com/pics/ffw-2005/bbs.jpg

Very sharp looking car.....wheels are smokin! From what I've heard very very pricey

Thanks for the pic!!!

Chris

Craig K.
09-25-2005, 08:27 PM
I think the black 500's would look really good.

Have you looked around on the net at that price range to see what else is available?

Even though I realy like the 500's, it would be interesting to see what else is out there.

slvrbullit
09-25-2005, 08:55 PM
I vote for the Black, they would really look good on the Torchfire Red.

Second vote would be the anthracite color.

Have you looked at www.wheelreplicas.com they have a Black Chrome Saleen wheel and their prices are not that bad.

Italian LX
09-25-2005, 09:21 PM
Looks like FR500's are getting the nod so far....



http://forums.qwiksnake.com/showthread.php?t=3653

:nice:

rtusnake
09-25-2005, 11:14 PM
Are your stock wheels chrome or silver?

mustangmuscle
09-26-2005, 06:34 AM
Are your stock wheels chrome or silver?

Stockers are chrome...

mustangmuscle
09-26-2005, 06:35 AM
http://forums.qwiksnake.com/showthread.php?t=3653

:nice:

Thanks for the link!

Chris

93Cobra#2771
09-26-2005, 08:08 AM
Anthracite FR500's...

TheJeanyus
09-26-2005, 09:32 PM
Deep dish FR500s. Those will probably end up on the Blueberry one day. :yup:

mustangmuscle
09-27-2005, 12:25 PM
Deep dish FR500s. Those will probably end up on the Blueberry one day. :yup:


Which ones? Chrome, Black, Anthracite, Silver.....??

Am being told the black ones would look totally awesome....I'm not so sure. Never really been a huge fan of black wheels......but who knows...?? Am open to any and all suggestions....

Thanks for the input!
Chris

93Cobra#2771
09-27-2005, 12:45 PM
Black would be my second choice to anthracite, as long as they both have polished lips. And deep dish = :drool:

Scothew
09-27-2005, 12:57 PM
http://www.mustangtuning.com shows all of their FR500 wheels in polished lip. I dont think any choice would be bad on a redfire cobra honestly.

mustangmuscle
09-27-2005, 09:50 PM
Thanks again, everyone!
Appreciate all the great info!
Chris

TheJeanyus
09-27-2005, 10:28 PM
Which ones? Chrome, Black, Anthracite, Silver.....??

Am being told the black ones would look totally awesome....I'm not so sure. Never really been a huge fan of black wheels......but who knows...?? Am open to any and all suggestions....

Thanks for the input!
Chris
Silver or anthracite. Black on red doesn't look right to me, and chrome looks bad unless you clean it constantly. I'll be going with anthracite. :yup:

mustangmuscle
09-28-2005, 06:56 AM
Silver or anthracite. Black on red doesn't look right to me, and chrome looks bad unless you clean it constantly. I'll be going with anthracite. :yup:

I agree. Black wheels on red cars....hhmmmm...
I have the chromies now. Sometimes feel like "Guido the Pimp" riding around with those shiny "shoes". Little too much 'bling' factor going on. I'm not into wearing 20 gold chains and gaudy polyester suits.....need to make a change...LOL

Thanks!
Chris

QWKSNKE
09-28-2005, 10:12 AM
I vote Silver on the redfire

QWKSNKE
09-28-2005, 10:12 AM
BBS RK Plasmas? :shrug:


:D

http://img12.exs.cx/img12/3831/picture0554is5sm.jpg


http://www.deepstageperformance.com/pics/ffw-2005/bbs.jpg


:drool: :pimp:

mustangmuscle
09-28-2005, 04:09 PM
I vote Silver on the redfire

I'm with you on this one, Lee!

Thanks!

Chris

DSkeet
09-28-2005, 05:54 PM
The guy I work with is selling his FR500's 17's with tires for $900. Not even 100 miles on them yet. Silver with 275/40 front 315/35 out back. He got them a week ago and doesn't like how they look. Paid right at 1100 and is taking a hit for 900...
PM me if you are interested..

TheJeanyus
09-28-2005, 07:17 PM
The guy I work with is selling his FR500's 17's with tires for $900. Not even 100 miles on them yet. Silver with 275/40 front 315/35 out back. He got them a week ago and doesn't like how they look. Paid right at 1100 and is taking a hit for 900...
PM me if you are interested..
FR500 17s? The OEM wheel is 18". :shrug:

mustangmuscle
09-28-2005, 07:29 PM
FR500 17s? The OEM wheel is 18". :shrug:

I may be mistaken.....but my factory chrome SVT wheels are wearing Goodyear GSD3's in the 275/R40/17 size.

Doesnt the 17 at the end mean its a 17" wheel?

Chris

TheJeanyus
09-28-2005, 07:56 PM
I may be mistaken.....but my factory chrome SVT wheels are wearing Goodyear GSD3's in the 275/R40/17 size.

Doesnt the 17 at the end mean its a 17" wheel?

Chris
The OEM FR500 was an 18" wheel. Yes, the OEM Cobra wheels are 17".

mustangmuscle
09-28-2005, 08:19 PM
The OEM FR500 was an 18" wheel. Yes, the OEM Cobra wheels are 17".

So, the aftermarket FR500 in 17" are not Ford Racing wheels, but are the ones "made-in-china", sold by wheel replica, mustangtuning.com, etc.??

TheJeanyus
09-28-2005, 08:38 PM
The real Ford Racing wheels are either 18X9 or 18X10. :yup:

DSkeet
09-29-2005, 07:33 AM
Oops forgot to include that they are made my "wheel replicas" and are not a factory ford made wheel. Still though....$900 bucks for a week old set of wheels and tires with 315's on the back? Not too bad of a deal even if they are replicas and not 18's...

mustangmuscle
09-29-2005, 12:02 PM
The real Ford Racing wheels are either 18X9 or 18X10. :yup:

Thanks for reminding me about that! You are 100% correct! :metal:

mustangmuscle
09-29-2005, 12:02 PM
Oops forgot to include that they are made my "wheel replicas" and are not a factory ford made wheel. Still though....$900 bucks for a week old set of wheels and tires with 315's on the back? Not too bad of a deal even if they are replicas and not 18's...

Not a bad deal at all..........even if I do say so myself!! :chug:

TheJeanyus
09-29-2005, 11:27 PM
Wheel replicas makes nice wheels. They're the ONLY aftermarket copies I would ever consider.

93Cobra#2771
09-30-2005, 05:59 AM
:werd:

Got 2 93 Cobra replicas in my basement now. EXCELLENT quality.

mustangmuscle
09-30-2005, 12:27 PM
So it could be said that the quality of the Wheel Replica's is better than that of say the AFS wheels?

Have heard some rather not so good things about the quality of AFS, ie, chrome peeling away, dents, scratches, etc., and this is upon observation when removing them "as new" from the box....But, they go on to say, "still cant beat them, for the price" :crazy:

Are both Wheel Replica and AFS made in China?

93Cobra#2771
09-30-2005, 12:31 PM
Wheel replicas are made overseas, yes. At least my 93 Cobra repros are. Unsure about their other wheels, though....

TheJeanyus
10-01-2005, 02:38 PM
I'm not crazy about AFS wheels. The finish on the chrome wheels looks sort of cheesy.

mustangmuscle
10-01-2005, 05:07 PM
I'm not crazy about AFS wheels. The finish on the chrome wheels looks sort of cheesy.

Completely agree!