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I think I'm one of the few people that likes the stock machined aluminum wheels on the '05. Only I'd like to go wider in the back. Anyone seen knock-offs that are 17x9?
1. He has the -05 Machined Upgrade 17" Wheels...Packoo said:I like the standard rims on the 06 GT's but like to go wider for the rear tires, maybe we can buy four and I will take two for the rear and you can take the other two :laughlitt
which edition of C/D are you refering to? I haven't received a copy in a while, perhap my subscription ran out. What does C/D suggest?4511.21 said:My "upgrades" are sitting in the basement. Maybe I'll put them back on when I get my collector plates in 24 years.
The stock Pirelli's didn't fare too well in the recent Car & Driver tests either. I always thought they were a little hard...not too grippy. The C&D tests confirmed it.
December 2005 "Shock & Awe" ...has the Z06 and Viper on the cover. They ranked 11 tires all mounted on the Tire Rack's BMW's...all 225/45R17's. They ranked them for overall performance but did show individual marks for Dry, Wet, Skidpad and Autocross scores. They tested the:nonsensez9 said:which edition of C/D are you refering to? I haven't received a copy in a while, perhap my subscription ran out. What does C/D suggest?
I agree w/the tire wheel deal. It's a good tire for what it is.thump_rrr said:I hate to disagree with people again but................
As far as grip goes they're pretty good I got a 1.95 sec. 60ft. with them. The best I could get with my 275/40 17 BFG Drag Radials is 1.77 sec.
The real problem with them is the size Ford chose to use. They chose a 55 series tire which has more sidewall than most enthusiasts would like. They knew that they hit a homerun with the Mustang and no matter what wheel and tire size they used they would sell them all. I said it to all my friends from the moment I saw the final production version that in 2-3 years the car will probably have a hood scoop and 3/4 panel "brake ducts" from the factory.
Ahh, the old owange ponies, suhweet....redbullet said:I agree w/the tire wheel deal. It's a good tire for what it is.
About the brake scoops and such. I'd like to see the 1/4 glass removed and vents installed and functional like the 65 fastback. Not into the bolt on look since it's so obvious.