Bought some new wheels

[9 Deuce GT]

Before anyone says it, I will put it out there. Not another Cobra R wheel!!! I know all about it.

I have wanted new wheels in 18" x 9/10" with a lip for a while. The problem is that I can't find anything that I would be willing to spend a lot of money on. The HRE, CCW, etc. wheels are nice, but not exactly what I am looking for. I'm too picky. I can't see spending $$$ on wheels that I truly don't love. When I saw these DD '95 R wheels for cheap, I had to give them a shot. I really like the original Ford R wheels like the R58 and M179, so I'm pretty happy with them. Cookie cutter at it finest, but they will stop the bleeding for a while. The first pic is a little blury, but you get it.

And I had to try it with a real '95 R center cap. It's a little small. I will have to try the '00 R cap:

Now I have to save for tires. I am going to try to fit a 265/35 up front. I don't want any rubbing, so there will have to be mods I am sure. I won't settle for anything less than a 285/35 in the rear. I want some steam rollers back there. Haha.

 

[hemi_fan]

You getting rid of the ZR caps? One of mine fell off at the track

 

[S&B]

nice

 

[1991notchbackLX]

i think those wheels are sick, good choice i'd order some of the black centercaps from americanmuscle.com, they're like 7 bucks a piece and cut down on the cheese factor quite a bit

 

[87foxstang]

Sweet

Im loving the DD

 

[fiveohwblow]

I think they are perfect!

 

[94gtfreak]

Deep Dish FTW!!!! Good looking rims!!

 

[25thmustang]

Good looking rims. I run some 285/35s out back and even think a 195 could fit...

Also have you decided what brand tire yet?

 

[NIKwoaC]

I think they will look righteous on your ride with better center caps.

 

[Flavadave4]

Nice!!

 

[66sprint6]

I saw those DD Rs and have been talkin back and forth about some DD black 4 lugs to match what Im runnin...they say its only a matter of time!!!
Matt

 

[9 Deuce GT]

Good looking rims. I run some 285/35s out back and even think a 195 could fit...

Also have you decided what brand tire yet?

I have not decided on a brand yet. I am looking for CHEAP right now. I see that Tire Rack has Sumitomo's for under $200 a piece. I might go that route. It will probably be a while, though. I am broke right now!!!

 

[9 Deuce GT]

i think those wheels are sick, good choice i'd order some of the black centercaps from americanmuscle.com, they're like 7 bucks a piece and cut down on the cheese factor quite a bit

I am going to run the R58 center caps until I can chalk up the coin for the '00 R center caps. $50 a piece. I feel like I am getting raped! Haha.

 

[Vinnietbird]

I am going to run the R58 center caps until I can chalk up the coin for the '00 R center caps. $50 a piece. I feel like I am getting raped! Haha.

I took the design I made to a vinyl graphics shop and had them made.I then applied them to my crappy center caps after painting them black,then clear coated them with clear wheel paint.I spent a little over $20.00 for the graphics,and $5.00 for the clear coat.Saved a ton of cash.You could do the same with any emblem or idea.

 

[QUICK91LX]

I'd go with the Sumitomos...had them in 315/35/17 on my DD bullitts on my 03 GT and liked them alot for the price

 

[ill advised]

Before anyone says it, I will put it out there. Not another Cobra R wheel!!! I know all about it.

For the record, your car has always looked great with the silver R's. Look forward to seeing the new set-up.

 

[9 Deuce GT]

For the record, your car has always looked great with the silver R's. Look forward to seeing the new set-up.

Thanks man. I appreciate it. I have always loved the factory R's or any 5 lug version that kept the spoke design the same as original. When I saw them being offered in a dished version, I figured what the hell. I am not a huge fan of chrome, but I decided to give it a shot. I think they will look pretty good.

 

[ill advised]

I hear ya. Chrome usually isn't my first choice but it can look really good, especially against Red.