The fifth wheel that came matched the other three darker Hypercoated. They were a little darker than I expected or wanted but I think they look pretty damn good on the car. I'm not disappointed with them at all
There is a big difference in both handling and off the line. I doubt much of that is due to the increased size of the rims though. I now have far better tires than I had on the vehicle before (I ran Fuzion's). The front has better traction and heat rating and the rear drag radials hook far better.
The thing that surprised me the most was that the ride is even better even after loosing 1" of sidewall. I think that can be attributed to the better tires as well.
The rims were $679 and the tires were $940. I got lucky though because I got the tire from a friends for 10% over cost and they mounted, balanced, and filled with nitrogen for free (Plus no tax). So I guess I'm into it just over $1600.
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Why would you fill the tires with nitrogen??? SPLAIN PLEEESE
It's more thermally stable. Normal air has moisture and other traces which lead to corrosion and pressure changes. And IIRC it's less likely to leak out (larger molecules).
That said, there is some reason for not running it but I cant remember what that was (Ben had some info from BWM [a TSB type thing] suggesting not to use nitrogen).
I'd use it if it was cheap and I had a means of filling tires myself.
The wheels look great on your stang. But they sure make the stock rotors look small. lol I'm surprised I haven't seen you around town. Although it looks like you live in Saugus, near Agajanian and Copper Hill.
Your car looks amazing! Kinda the look I'm working on, still don't know if I want to go with chrome or hypercoted fr's but your car has me leaning towards hypercoated.
That is kinda what I thought too. We'll see, I am not gonna pull the trigger on anything till next summer.I think the rear FR500 rim in chrome looks good but not the front one with no lip. That's what made me lean towards Hypercoated.
- Justin
I need to detail the car on Monday when I have my next day off, but I couldn't help but get some pics up because I'm so stoked to have these things on the car!
Here's are some pics of my Hypercoated 18x9" and 18x10" FR500's!!! I have 265/35/18 Nitto NT555's on the front and 305/35/18 Nitto NT555R's on the rear. Enjoy.
Thanks for looking guys :SNSign: Any input is encouraged
- Justin
Hypercoated FTMFW! I'm glad you got them..
Are those tail lights smoked, how many coats?
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