wheel quality

[rpburnette]

I have done some searching in the forums but I really haven't found what I am looking for. I am looking for some new wheels, but I don't want to spend several hundred dollars and have new wheels that have chipping paint or chrome. I want to know what are good brands to buy, i.e. Ford OEM, Saleen, Steeda, replicas, etc. and where are the best places to buy them and also where I shouldn't buy them. I don't mind spending money if it is good quality, but I hate spending one penny on crap.

Thanks for any help

 

[98blackmagic]

Get the real deal dont buy replicas, I think they are what you are talking about, chipping and flakeing ect..... Quality wheels wont be cheep, but you get what you pay for and its worth it in the long run

 

[MEandmyKB]

http://www.cruisinchrome.com/cragar610.html

 

[Gearbanger 101]

Get the real deal dont buy replicas, I think they are what you are talking about, chipping and flakeing ect..... Quality wheels wont be cheep, but you get what you pay for and its worth it in the long run

I've got FR500 replica's and they're tip top.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Get the real deal dont buy replicas, I think they are what you are talking about, chipping and flakeing ect..... Quality wheels wont be cheep, but you get what you pay for and its worth it in the long run

Quoted for truth

 

[CJMcLean]

I have the AFS replica 2003 cobra wheels, and so far so good.

 

[tomustang]

no problems with saleen reps, even went though a winter and still look cherry

 

[COramprat]

The replicas can be good. Do some research to find out where they are cast. Some of the oveseas castings (especially China) do not have the quality control that even a wheel cast in Taiwan has. Better yet get one cast in the good 'ol USA. or

 

[98blackmagic]

I've got FR500 replica's and they're tip top.

You got lucky with yours.

 

[98blackmagic]

Im not saying you guys with the replicas have junk, Im just saying for a safer bet its probally better to spend a little more and get name brand wheels not copys of them.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

You got lucky with yours.

Im not saying you guys with the replicas have junk, Im just saying for a safer bet its probally better to spend a little more and get name brand wheels not copys of them.

You don't like your Bullitt replicas?

 

[AmBo]

Hell, I got replica Saleens and the rim dented and cracked after ~1200 miles...I wouldn't mind forking out the $175 for a new rim but the fact that it shredded my $200 g-force KDW2 really pissed me off...

 

[98blackmagic]

You don't like your Bullitt replicas?

Chipping chorme but I just HAD to have the deep dish 10x5's so.........I got them.

 

[98blackmagic]

Hell, I got replica Saleens and the rim dented and cracked after ~1200 miles...I wouldn't mind forking out the $175 for a new rim but the fact that it shredded my $200 g-force KDW2 really pissed me off...

I got my bullitts from mustangtuning and 3 moths after I got them I started noticeing the chrome haveing a rippled look in small spots, a week or so later small chip spots falling off where the ripples where, keep in mind they are very small about half of a pencil eraser and there is only 2 or 3 on two of my deep dishes. But is still enough to make me say crapola amnit:

 

[AmBo]

I got my bullitts from mustangtuning and 3 moths after I got them I started noticeing the chrome haveing a rippled look in small spots, a week or so later small chip spots falling off where the ripples where, keep in mind they are very small about half of a pencil eraser and there is only 2 or 3 on two of my deep dishes. But is still enough to make me say crapola amnit:

My chrome Bullitts are a MESS. They peeled like all hell. That's why they are now my winter tire. crapola

 

[Gearbanger 101]

Does Mustangtuning not have a guarantee on their finish? Mine are OE wheels I believe and they guaranteed the chrome for something like a year, I believe?

 

[98blackmagic]

My chrome Bullitts are a MESS. They peeled like all hell. That's why they are now my winter tire. crapola

I hope to god mine dont get any worse than they are now, I dont want to have to put the stock 16inc ponys back on there. This is why Im aginst any replica wheels, yea I know there is a few of you guys that have them and they look great. But there is also a few of us that do have them and they are crapola , I think its better to buy the orginals and roll with those. Im thinking about some TRUE Saleen 18's what do you guys think?

 

[98blackmagic]

Does Mustangtuning not have a guarantee on their finish? Mine are OE wheels I believe and they guaranteed the chrome for something like a year, I believe?

I had mine for 18 months before they were put on my car. I got the wheels the same time I got the car and I wanted to put wheels, hood, wing and cobra bumper on all at the same time, for a more dramatic change all at once.

 

[tjm73]

Im thinking about some TRUE Saleen 18's what do you guys think?

I'm thinking those will be expensive.

 

[AmBo]

Im thinking about some TRUE Saleen 18's what do you guys think?

God bless you if you have the $1400 for the rims alone. You could go through 2 full sets of replicas for that price.