Newbie poster here. I have a 2001 v6 zinc yellow, 5 sp manual, that I bought brand new five years ago. Everything in it is stock, and I've become tired of the way my wheels look. Now that I need new tires, I want to get rid of the stock wheels and get some nice looking ones.
I'm interested in looks, but I don't want to sacrifice performance. I don't want to get too exotic either... I want something that looks classy and not cheap, without spending a lot of money.
What size of wheel do you recommend? And what tire size to go with it? Should I worry about the spare? I'm familiar with TireRack.com as I bought tires from my wife there and I was happy wuth the experience, but I'm open to other retailers you may suggest. Thanks!!!!
Thank you Choppa. I noticed that AM.com has lower prices than TireRack.com. I'm concerned about being able to easily rotate all tires, so I'll probably go with the 17x9 and 225/40-17 for all four. If AM.com does the mounting and balancing for me, and then ships the package to my house, I should be able to install everything myself, right?
Thank you Choppa. I noticed that AM.com has lower prices than TireRack.com. I'm concerned about being able to easily rotate all tires, so I'll probably go with the 17x9 and 225/40-17 for all four. If AM.com does the mounting and balancing for me, and then ships the package to my house, I should be able to install everything myself, right?
Check out the weights of the wheels, you shouldn't go much more than 21 lbs.
More will suck all the torque out of the engine.
Also, some of the knockoffs are less durable than those made by Ford Racing, which have more stringent durability requirements since they are designed for the street.
Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness,his upper rooms by injustice,making his countrymen work for nothing...Does it make you a king to have more and more cedar?Did not your father have food and drink?He did what was right and just,so all went well with him. He defended the cause of the poor and needy,and so all went well...But your eyes and your heart are set only on dishonest gain,on shedding innocent blood and on oppression and extortion. Jer 22:13, 15-17
Thank you KSC. I'll check those websites out, as well as the weights. I noticed many places give "shipping weight," which probably includes all the packing, etc., so I'll have to call them to find out actual weights. Have a good weekend.
i really like the fr500 wheels...idk how theyd look with yellow though. just a thought....u can see for yourself on some websites..i think on tirerack u can..
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Thank you KSC. I'll check those websites out, as well as the weights. I noticed many places give "shipping weight," which probably includes all the packing, etc., so I'll have to call them to find out actual weights. Have a good weekend.
you might try the AFM store, too -I've seen some good prices there.
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Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness,his upper rooms by injustice,making his countrymen work for nothing...Does it make you a king to have more and more cedar?Did not your father have food and drink?He did what was right and just,so all went well with him. He defended the cause of the poor and needy,and so all went well...But your eyes and your heart are set only on dishonest gain,on shedding innocent blood and on oppression and extortion. Jer 22:13, 15-17
Wheel suggestions for '01 
