[Stang Xtsy]

I know nothing about after-market wheels although I am considering adding them to my GT.

1) What if anything should I look for to determine quality of wheels?

2) What about wheel shimmy, cracking or the shine on the wheels fading on aftermarket wheels versus OEM wheels?

3) Should I expect that after-market wheels will not last as long, or will ride differently than OEM standard wheels?

Thanks!!!

[ArtDisco]

I am looking for 17" black five stars, not the bullitt type wheels. Anyone have any suggestions?


thanks!

[hatchttu]

try www.tirerack.com and go to the upgrade garage, they have a set of black five stars like you want that you can see on the car.

[Peet]

First thing you should realize is that even OEM wheels are made by the very same companies that you buy @ tirerack.com etc. In fact, if anything, most aftermarket wheels give you more benefit over the stock wheels like lighter weight, bigger sizes, stronger materials and more rigidity among others.

Grab a wheel you like from tirerack and you won't go wrong - now buying second rate wheels from unknown sources can cause you grief (cracking, warping, total wheel failure - bad).

Peet

Originally Posted by Stang Xtsy

I know nothing about after-market wheels although I am considering adding them to my GT.

1) What if anything should I look for to determine quality of wheels?

2) What about wheel shimmy, cracking or the shine on the wheels fading on aftermarket wheels versus OEM wheels?

3) Should I expect that after-market wheels will not last as long, or will ride differently than OEM standard wheels?

Thanks!!!

[KBE]

Stick with forged wheels manufactured in the U.S. and you won't get burnt.