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TinMan09GT

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What wheels would look good on a Dark Candy Apple GT? ive been looking and im not sure what to get any ideas would help thanks!

 

SpartaPerformance

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Posts some pics of some wheels you were looking at and create a poll.

 

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i duno how to post pics haha but the the ones i was looking at was either teh fr500s the torq thrust m (which are on back order untill august maybe longer) both in chrome n both 18s

 

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I have a torch red and love the factory fanblades.

 

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foose

 

walter

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I'm thinking something anthracite or goldish.

 

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RMB427R

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I think dark candy would cry for chrome!

My .02..

 

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Torq Thrust M

FR500

 

walter

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I'm partial to the FR500s as I had a set at one point.

Excellent looking wheel but bad for big brake fitment.

 

Preston951

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I'm thinking these bad boys. Probably what I'm getting.
20X9 05-up Black 7 Spoke Saleens

 

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Preston951 said:

I'm thinking these bad boys. Probably what I'm getting.
20X9 05-up Black 7 Spoke Saleens

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Nice find!

 

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TinMan09GT

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they are nice...how much tire are you going to have between the wheel n ground? how ruough would it ride n so on....can someone with 20s answer that for me, if it aint to bad i might start looking for 20s instead of 18s

 

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TinMan09GT said:

they are nice...how much tire are you going to have between the wheel n ground? how ruough would it ride n so on....can someone with 20s answer that for me, if it aint to bad i might start looking for 20s instead of 18s

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I don't have 20s, but I can answer your question for you.

If I pull the trigger on the 20s, I'll have 255-35-20 (35mm sidewall) on the fronts.
For the rears I'll probably go with 295-30-20 (with a 20x10 rim).

The ride will be rougher than stock, but handling, road feel, and most importantly looks will all be improved. Why would companies like Saleen put 20" rims on their high performance vehicles if the wheels were bad?
Anyways, if you do suspension work, mainly related to springs/struts, the ride will get much better.

I'm making my decision based off of whatever I think will look best. My future plans involve more trips to car shows & meets than trips to the drag strip. I think that 20s really look great on the S197... But 18s look awesome as well. I'm undecided on which way I'll go. My biggest concern is that going from stock 17s to aftermarket 18s won't be that much of a difference & IMO wouldn't be worth it.

But we'll see.

 

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RMB427R said:

I think dark candy would cry for chrome!

My .02..

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TinMan09GT

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u def have a point there about saleen n all, i didnt even think of that, ill def consider 20s now for sure, i like those 7 spoke saleen wheels but i dont tihnk they come in chrome. i didnt look on that site much but i only seen them in black

 

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i went with the sport muscle tach wheels in chrome, id post a pic but i cant get it to work

 

Preston951

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TinMan09GT said:

u def have a point there about saleen n all, i didnt even think of that, ill def consider 20s now for sure, i like those 7 spoke saleen wheels but i dont tihnk they come in chrome. i didnt look on that site much but i only seen them in black

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Lol, you're a bad looker!
2005, 2006 & 2007 SALEEN STYLE WHEELS

 

Preston951

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I'm really considering black chrome now... These are beautiful... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-F...rms=65:12|39:1|72:1205|240:1318#ht_5459wt_944

 

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The new Steeda Spyder wheel.

A buddy of mine has the black with polished lip on his laser red GT and it looks really good