Custom Wheels for 2005 Stang

gtmike · 02-17-2005

Has anyone out there put custom wheels on their 2005? I ordered the wheel upgrade, but now just think I need custom wheels. I have really liked some of the 20 inch rims I've seen.

My GT will be black and usually I am a chrome fan, but looking on tirerack.com... I ran across the SSR GT-3 in a bright satin finish (similar to gun metal/anthracite) and it looked really good on the black. They are a little pricey. Any other brands of wheels which have anthracite finish which are well built out there? Or anyone putting chrome on black?

Would anyone be willing to share pictures/thoughts? Thanks.

Tbteam · 02-17-2005

http://www.billetwheel.com/cgi/wheel...ies&img=2&tn=1

I had these made and installed this week. They took 7 weeks to make, but man, are they awesome. Expensive though.

Mark

bassinbc · 02-17-2005

Mark those wheels look tight. What size are the tires?

Tbteam · 02-18-2005

They're 275/18's.

am1scott · 02-18-2005

Not surprised the Boyd wheels took so long. Have you seen the TV show (American Hot Rod)? They fire like 3 people a day from there.

Peet · 02-18-2005

After watching that show I've lost ALL respect for Boyd. Wheels are nice, but I wouldn't give him a penny for his work. He gets it at the cost of his blind follower employees (fortunately Charley figured it out - Go C!). I'm not crazy about his wheels, but the rest of Foose's designs make me want to send my $ there.

Cheers.

Kevinrox · 02-18-2005

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Originally Posted by Tbteam

They're 275/18's.

275/18 all the way around? 9's or 10's?

05power · 02-18-2005

These are Chip Foose wheels I put on my GT 1 week after I purchased it.

purple and gold · 02-18-2005

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Originally Posted by 05power

These are Chip Foose wheels I put on my GT 1 week after I purchased it.

Those are nice. What size are they and did you order them from foose of somewhere else. Thanks

Stangers · 02-18-2005

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Originally Posted by Tbteam

http://www.billetwheel.com/cgi/wheel...ies&img=2&tn=1

I had these made and installed this week. They took 7 weeks to make, but man, are they awesome. Expensive though.

Mark

Tb.....that Stangs a Trophy winner

kj_cinci · 02-18-2005

I orderd a set of (cheap?) König Trouble 19s in charcoal graphite to match the color I selected on the car. I'm dressing them with Micheline Sport A/S 245/40/19 (for all season driving, looks, comfort, wear, and to get close to OM size...)

KJ

05power · 02-18-2005

I went to a local shop near San Francisco where I live and they ordered them from a lsupplier down in LA. These wheels are 18 inch. I also decided to go with a wider wheel/tire combo in the back and front.
Meaning, the front is 8.5 inches wide and the rear is 9.5 inches. The car handles like a Ferrari!

05power · 02-18-2005

GTMike - try looking at this web site to get an idea of the type of wheel you're looking for. I found the Foose wheels here and just went to my local tire and wheel place where they ordered and installed them.

good luck!

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse....ment_Guide.cfm

Tbteam · 02-18-2005

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Tb.....that Stangs a Trophy winner

Thanks, Stangers. I really enjoy driving this thing.

Tbteam · 02-18-2005

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Originally Posted by Kevinrox

275/18 all the way around? 9's or 10's?

18 x 9's all around