First Post! Question about factory 18" wheels, please help

Siggy33 · Nov 6, 2005

whats up guys... i just ordered my '06 GT on friday but they could not process the order until tomorrow morning due to the weekend. i ordered the 18" polished-aluminum wheels that were a late availability option for the '06s. they kinda look like the 17" "mag" wheels that come stock. has anyone seen these on an actual mustang...i havent and cannot find pictures either. in the brochure they just show the wheel. i think they will look great but i am not sure which makes me wary to order them. i need to tell the salesman by morning whether or not i want them...if you guys could help me out that would be great - any opinions or pics are welcome.

glad to be part of your club, later...

66Satellite · Nov 6, 2005

You mean like this?

http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/05/06/index.htm

Siggy33 · Nov 6, 2005

holy crap!!! is that them?!?! dude, those look freakin awesome!!

66Satellite, ive been looking for a pic for 2 days now! thanks a lot, i can sleep peacefully tonight...im definately sticking with those. thanks again bro.

66Satellite · Nov 6, 2005

Siggy33 said:
holy crap!!! is that them?!?! dude, those look freakin awesome!!

66Satellite, ive been looking for a pic for 2 days now! thanks a lot, i can sleep peacefully tonight...im definately sticking with those. thanks again bro.

No worries. There are more photos on that link I put at the bottom of the pic (was hard to see it).

http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/05/06/index.htm

Post pics of your car when you get it. They should look awesome.

Black2006GT · Nov 9, 2005

Be absolutely certain that you are getting what you think you are getting. I ordered my 06 GT October 1st, and the salesman TOLD me that those wheels were available. I asked for a photo and they couldn't provide one. After much digging, I found out that the only 18's that were available as of Oct.1 were the "other" 18's which I did not like. I got the base "bullitt" wheels and got wheels and tires from AFS wheels off of Ebay for less than the hefty $1,000 18" wheel option . . .and that was the 18's that are on the cover of the '06 sales brochure. Just be sure . . . and congrats!

Siggy33 · Nov 9, 2005

Black2006GT said:
Be absolutely certain that you are getting what you think you are getting. I ordered my 06 GT October 1st, and the salesman TOLD me that those wheels were available. I asked for a photo and they couldn't provide one. After much digging, I found out that the only 18's that were available as of Oct.1 were the "other" 18's which I did not like. I got the base "bullitt" wheels and got wheels and tires from AFS wheels off of Ebay for less than the hefty $1,000 18" wheel option . . .and that was the 18's that are on the cover of the '06 sales brochure. Just be sure . . . and congrats!

Yeah, I was kinda concerned with that very issue because I too do not like the "other" 18"s. I called the delaer today to clear things up and he said that everything was cool and I was getting the right wheels. I guess all I can do is trust him, and hope when the car gets here it will have the right 18s on it because I think they look really f'in cool.

88BlownRagtop · Nov 10, 2005

Black2006GT said:
Be absolutely certain that you are getting what you think you are getting. I ordered my 06 GT October 1st, and the salesman TOLD me that those wheels were available. I asked for a photo and they couldn't provide one. After much digging, I found out that the only 18's that were available as of Oct.1 were the "other" 18's which I did not like. I got the base "bullitt" wheels and got wheels and tires from AFS wheels off of Ebay for less than the hefty $1,000 18" wheel option . . .and that was the 18's that are on the cover of the '06 sales brochure. Just be sure . . . and congrats!

Ford re-calibrates the suspension at the factory for the 18" wheel option so it will ride better than just changing to aftermarket wheels. Check out the brochure, that's where I got this info. Guess they change shock and spring rates.

Black2006GT · Nov 11, 2005

I wanna see those wheels when you get the car. BTW, I just bolted on my 18x9 Mach 1's . . . looks awesome. I'll post a pic when I can take one in daylight

Finn McCool · Nov 12, 2005

Took a picture for you today of the other 18" wheel they offer.

Dyoct · Nov 12, 2005

Hey Siggy you ordered 18" wheels on yours? What's your option code, 64E or 64W? I couldn't remember your order details when I put it on hold indefinitely out of pure spite.

Black2006GT · Nov 13, 2005

Nothing in the sales brochure about any differences in suspension. I put the 18x9's on my 06 this weekend and luv 'em. See pic below . . .

Black2006GT · Nov 13, 2005

Pics of wheels

18x9 Mach 1's with 255/45-18 tires

97Snake1668 · Nov 13, 2005

Black2006GT said:
18x9 Mach 1's with 255/45-18 tires

Get some springs on that thing!

Kris

Black2006GT · Nov 13, 2005

No joke, looks like you stand on top of the tires and not hit your head on the fender! Springs coming very soon. Gotta' research a bit. DK who has the best ones . . .?

lightningJoe · Nov 15, 2005

Thise polished 18's look awesome. I really like the other 18's but lokks ike I am gonna order those bad boys when i go order my car next month.

Joe

Red Pony · Nov 15, 2005

Those new 18" polished look GREAT, wish they where available when I purchased mine a year ago. I saw a yellow GT this morning with those wheels and they look even better in person. Does anyone know what the cost would be to purchase these from Ford? I have been waiting for a really good looking wheel aftermarket but haven't found anything that I think look that great on the GT, these seem to fit the bill for the look I am going for.

Mossberg · Nov 15, 2005

When are the 18" Marauder wheels going to be available as an option on the Stang?

greenbullitt · Nov 15, 2005

64e

Dyoct said:
Hey Siggy you ordered 18" wheels on yours? What's your option code, 64E or 64W? I couldn't remember your order details when I put it on hold indefinitely out of pure spite.

What you want is the 64E I went through the same thing when I ordered mine on 11/11. I told the saleman I didn't want the Premium Aluminum Wheel I wanted the Polished-Aluminum Wheel, he made sure when he looked it up to double check the code it was 64E.

I just wanted to update everyone on the right order code for the wheels. Fords official build guide says the 64E is the Polished 18" wheel but in fact it is 64W. I received a phone call from my sales rep today telling me that Ford had the codes mixed, and he reassured me that I'm getting the correct wheels with 64W.

Finn McCool · Nov 16, 2005

Here's a shot that I got that shows the other 18" wheel option. They're on the coupe on the left. Sorry it's not a closer view of the wheels but I didn't realise the coupe had the other 18's until after I got home and looked at the pictures.

Siggy33 · Nov 16, 2005

Finn, thats pretty much what my car is going to look like (without the red leather...black charcoal leather for mine). The picture is good and they look great on the car...but its only a picture. You saw them in person, did they look as good on the car as I hope they're gonna?

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