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Old 08-19-2008   #1 (permalink)
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I have a 2007 Mustang GT and I want to put Performance Friction performance brakes on my car. The brake caliper is very large and I am looking for some help finding non-forged wheels that have enough clearance between the spokes (I want 5 spoke wheels) and the caliper. Any suggestions would be appreciated. The Performance Friction brakes are about the size of the largest Brembo brake caliper. I have a template to use to see if there is enough clearance but need a wheel. I want my car to continue to have the old-school look.

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I have not found such a set of wheels and I have looked everywhere I can think of. I had a 68 California Special in the late 70's and I put Cragar SSs on it. My 07 GTCS has the polished 5 spokes which remind me of my old unit. I won't give up the look though I would love to increase the size of the front calipers I went to Brenspeed and went with cross drilled rotors, SS brake lines and upgraded pads. This did improve the stopping power but not to the degree your set up would. If you find something let me know.
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Thank you for your input. I think I am going with either the Shelby CS40 wheel which is a 5 spoke with gray on the spokes. Or the GT Legends wheel which looks alot like the Shelby minus the rivets which makes the wheel look more modern and the GT legend wheel. Plus you save about $250 on a set of 4.
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How do you add your car's description along with your postings?
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