Need some wheel advice

[rtvickers]

Im thinking about getting some new wheels. I need some advice on which wheels. Here are the 5 I have it narrowed down to and a picture of the car.

http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/rtvickers/media/E0AFF55E-8F4B-4908-B53B-709E56183CC9-17802-00000B01366C5FB9_zps1c9b8c9d.jpg.html


1. New set of Black 03-04 Cobra wheels. (Currently on the car but a little beat up.)
http://www.americanmuscle.com/17x105-03cobra-wheel-black.html

2. Black Chrome 03-04 Cobra wheels.
http://www.lethalperformance.com/03-cobra-replica-black-chrome-deep-dish-17-10-5.html?gclid=CMSUyanBhcQCFcxj7Aod12wAjQ

3. 03-04 Cobra chrome deep dish.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/chrome-deepdish-cobra-17x105.html

4. FR500 Chrome deep dish.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/chrome-deep-dish-fr500-wheel-17x10-5.html

5. FR500 Black Chrome deep dish.
http://www.lethalperformance.com/fr500-replica-black-chrome-17-10-5.html?gclid=CK-um63EhcQCFUkV7AodM1kA6w

[rtvickers]

Here's how the car looks now. I dont have to change wheels. I could just get new black cobra wheels.

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd416/rtvickers/E0AFF55E-8F4B-4908-B53B-709E56183CC9-17802-00000B01366C5FB9_zps1c9b8c9d.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/rtvickers/media/E0AFF55E-8F4B-4908-B53B-709E56183CC9-17802-00000B01366C5FB9_zps1c9b8c9d.jpg.html)



Black Chrome

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd416/rtvickers/cobra110.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/rtvickers/media/cobra110.jpg.html)

[rtvickers]

Cobra Chrome Deep Dish

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd416/rtvickers/deep1_zpscpdxjtbd.png (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/rtvickers/media/deep1_zpscpdxjtbd.png.html)

[rtvickers]

FR500 Black Chrome Deep Dish

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd416/rtvickers/Picture226_zpshsqvnbpl.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/rtvickers/media/Picture226_zpshsqvnbpl.jpg.html)

[rtvickers]

FR500 Chrome Deep Dish

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd416/rtvickers/untitled_zps8zcfna9c.png (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/rtvickers/media/untitled_zps8zcfna9c.png.html)

[SN95N/A]

I'm liking the fr500 deep dish black chrome

[rtvickers]

I found these also. I cant remember what theyre called.

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd416/rtvickers/lll_zpslqzv3h9c.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/rtvickers/media/lll_zpslqzv3h9c.jpg.html)

[leroy93lx]

I think the black chrome FR500s look good. Are you going 17 or 18? The is one here in town identical to the bottom one with chrome FR500s. It looks really good but the 17s look small on it

[rtvickers]

I'm liking the fr500 deep dish black chrome

Do you like the fr500 better than the way it is now?

[rtvickers]

I think the black chrome FR500s look good. Are you going 17 or 18? The is one here in town identical to the bottom one with chrome FR500s. It looks really good but the 17s look small on it


Im not sure if all of them come in 18's. Its on 17's right now. If I go with 18's Ill have to buy new tires also. But I could do either.

[rtvickers]

The thing that gets me about the FR500's is the front wheels. Theyre not deep enough. I think its the offset or backspacing. The spokes kind of stick out too much.

[maverick]

I prefer the chrome, but not the deep dish

[rtvickers]

Make sure to vote at the top.

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I prefer the chrome, but not the deep dish

Which ones in chrome.

[4n_eatr]

Black or Black chrome 03 Cobras. Terminators are the only cars that I don't get tired of seeing black on black on black on black on black.

[SN95N/A]

Tommy your car looks sharp now no doubt about that bud,I think it will look sick with the black chrome 500's.its more a personal preference thing anything you put on that car it will look great.which ones are you liking?

[draggin50]

I found these also. I cant remember what theyre called.

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd416/rtvickers/lll_zpslqzv3h9c.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/rtvickers/media/lll_zpslqzv3h9c.jpg.html)

BBS RK

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I like the black chrome Cobra wheels! That's what I voted for. I like the BBS wheels though!

[chris91]

Tommy you should check out the Chrome Deep Dish 10th Anniversary wheels too.

[mustangboy]

How bout something different than what every other car has? Staying with 03 cobra wheels how bout doing gold, bronze or anodized red. I've got a matte gray on mine now but will doing either the gold or something very bright when it hits the road again.

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How bout something different than what every other car has? Staying with 03 cobra wheels how bout doing gold, bronze or anodized red. I've got a matte gray on mine now but will doing either the gold or something very bright when it hits the road again.

[rtvickers]

Tommy your car looks sharp now no doubt about that bud,I think it will look sick with the black chrome 500's.its more a personal preference thing anything you put on that car it will look great.which ones are you liking?

I had it down to 2 wheels until today. New black cobra's and the cobra chrome deep dish. And I wash about 75% for the black cobra's. Well I got to looking at some pics today and screwed it all up. The car doesn't even look close to the pics right now. It's in a storage bin in pieces and dirty as hell with issues. But nothing I can't handle. All I need is time and warm weather. Lol..here's how I feel about it. The fr500's are at the bottom of the list. The front wheels don't work for me at this moment. The chrome cobra deep dish and the Cobra black chrome are almost equal. I really like them but I feel like I could or would get tired of them after a little while. I've never seen any of these wheels in person (except for the black cobra's) so that makes it harder to decide. I like the black cobra's like Justin said they never get old..IMO. it just sucks trying to keep.them clean. I wanted to get some other opinions before I spent that kind of money and regretted it..

[4n_eatr]

If you want to complain about keeping wheels clean, you want to try my white wheels for a bit? Lmao. Seriously though, everyone seems to be getting FR500s, Bullits, and 531s. Less people are buying Saleens, 03 Cobras, and Cobra Rs making them cool to have again.

[rtvickers]

How bout something different than what every other car has? Staying with 03 cobra wheels how bout doing gold, bronze or anodized red. I've got a matte gray on mine now but will doing either the gold or something very bright when it hits the road again.

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How bout something different than what every other car has? Staying with 03 cobra wheels how bout doing gold, bronze or anodized red. I've got a matte gray on mine now but will doing either the gold or something very bright when it hits the road again.

That's what I plan on doing with the old wheels when they come off. I'm going to kind of do something you were talking about. As of now I plan on bringing them to you and trying out some different colors on each wheel. I've seen the pics of yours in the dark gray. I like them but would like to see them in person. I really like that color. I've been thinking about recoating my valve cover that color also. And I'm getting ready to buy some high dollar coolant tanks and was thinking of the same thing. Like you said something different. Also thinking about some hydro dipping on top of the powder coat. Down the road. Not sure if you thought about doing dipping but I think you could make good money doing doing it. I thought about doing but I don't have the time or the facility.

[SN95N/A]

Rich spurlock had a set of black chrome Cobras wheels on his 03 and they looked really good.

[rtvickers]

Tommy you should check out the Chrome Deep Dish 10th Anniversary wheels too.

I have. They were on my list at one point too. Nice wheels. I was hoping you would get some so I could see them in person.

[rtvickers]

If you want to complain about keeping wheels clean, you want to try my white wheels for a bit? Lmao. Seriously though, everyone seems to be getting FR500s, Bullits, and 531s. Less people are buying Saleens, 03 Cobras, and Cobra Rs making them cool to have again.

I feel your pain. Black and white are probably the worst. Not complaining though. Just saying it's a tough job. If it was just the wheels it wouldn't too bad. But with car being black also it makes it harder. By the time I get done cleaning the car I'm wore out and don't want to deal with wheels.

[rtvickers]

Rich spurlock had a set of black chrome Cobras wheels on his 03 and they looked really good.

Interesting. He's right up the street. Ill have to get with him before I make my decision.

[chris91]

Nope I need a 9.5" wheel up front so those are out for me. I think I'm going with those concave wheels I showed you. I'm ordering SOMETHING on Monday so who knows by then though. Haha

[rtvickers]

Nope I need a 9.5" wheel up front so those are out for me. I think I'm going with those concave wheels I showed you. I'm ordering SOMETHING on Monday so who knows by then though. Haha

Lol you sound like me. Why do you need a 9.5 up front? Preference or mechanical.

[SN95N/A]

Yeah I forgot about them myself there sharp for sure!

[chris91]

I could probably get away with a 9" but I don't want my 285's to bulge. Remember I already have my tires in 285/30 and 295/35. :)

Ok there's going to be another wheel thread. I need opinions too. Haha

[leroy93lx]

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/SVE-56489652K/Mustang-SVE-Series-2-Wheel-Kit-18x9-10-Black-w-Polished-Lip

Chrome is better in my opinion.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/SVE-56489650K/Mustang-SVE-Series-2-Wheel-Kit-18x9-10-Chrome-94-04

[rtvickers]

I could probably get away with a 9" but I don't want my 285's to bulge. Remember I already have my tires in 285/30 and 295/35. :)

Ok there's going to be another wheel thread. I need opinions too. Haha

Oh yeah. I forgot.

[4n_eatr]

Personally I wouldn't buy any of the cheaper wheels in Chrome. I've heard nothing but horror stories about them peeling.

[mustangboy]

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8610/16651369116_25b6426c1c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rnqBUY)20140713_111344 (https://flic.kr/p/rnqBUY) by mustangboy429 (https://www.flickr.com/people/11756743@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8584/16054970884_2e70939ef7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qsHVuQ)20140604_162336-1 (https://flic.kr/p/qsHVuQ) by mustangboy429 (https://www.flickr.com/people/11756743@N02/), on Flickr

[rtvickers]

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/SVE-56489652K/Mustang-SVE-Series-2-Wheel-Kit-18x9-10-Black-w-Polished-Lip

Chrome is better in my opinion.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/SVE-56489650K/Mustang-SVE-Series-2-Wheel-Kit-18x9-10-Chrome-94-04

Yeah the chrome looks better. Not a bad looking wheel but I couldn't live with them everyday. And a little pricey to not be crazy about them. But I m definitely open to other options. If the wheel is right I'd spend a little more money. But I don't have CCW money.

[rtvickers]

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8610/16651369116_25b6426c1c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rnqBUY)20140713_111344 (https://flic.kr/p/rnqBUY) by mustangboy429 (https://www.flickr.com/people/11756743@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8584/16054970884_2e70939ef7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qsHVuQ)20140604_162336-1 (https://flic.kr/p/qsHVuQ) by mustangboy429 (https://www.flickr.com/people/11756743@N02/), on Flickr

That's it, tease me with the beautiful car. Lol.

[chris91]

I'm not feelin the centers on those SVE's.

[mustangboy]

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8649/16491464919_13defc5a11_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r8i4Y4)20140307_163449 (https://flic.kr/p/r8i4Y4) by mustangboy429 (https://www.flickr.com/people/11756743@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8631/16055272474_db54d6deb5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qsKt9E)20140630_122943 (https://flic.kr/p/qsKt9E) by mustangboy429 (https://www.flickr.com/people/11756743@N02/), on Flickr

[chris91]

^^That color looks killer! Tommy you should do your valve covers and timing cover in that!

[mustangboy]

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8572/16490235030_62cde341ec_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r8bLn5)20140715_140702 (https://flic.kr/p/r8bLn5) by mustangboy429 (https://www.flickr.com/people/11756743@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8599/16490245270_c952d2c79e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r8bPpC)8581019976_5be85a7497_b (https://flic.kr/p/r8bPpC) by mustangboy429 (https://www.flickr.com/people/11756743@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8658/16676297101_c70d7d6eb6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rpCo8P)20130528_121948 (https://flic.kr/p/rpCo8P) by mustangboy429 (https://www.flickr.com/people/11756743@N02/), on Flickr

[leroy93lx]

What about a set of TSWs? Not cheap but not in the Forgeline and CCW range. True Forged look awfully nasty on Terminators too.

[rtvickers]

^^That color looks killer! Tommy you should do your valve covers and timing cover in that!

it is nice. And so are those wheels. I like some red but I'm not crazy about it. It looks great on those wheels.

[rtvickers]

That one plays tricks on my eyes. Is that gun metal gray? That bottom wheels is nice.

[mustangboy]

Also check out forgestar wheels

[rtvickers]

What about a set of TSWs? Not cheap but not in the Forgeline and CCW range. True Forged look awfully nasty on Terminators too.

I like the Valencia wheels but the front wheels kind of do the same thing as the fr500 do to me. I'd have to see them in person. I'd like a little more lip on the front wheel. Nice wheels.

[leroy93lx]

I was going to put chrome Valencias on my coupe until I saw the front lip. They are so flat they look like a hub cap! I'm glad I'm not the only person that thought that. I may just get True Forged.

[redfirepearlgt]

I like either chrome setup Tommy. Not a fan of the deep dish cobra wheel though. If deep dish def the FR500.

[rtvickers]

I was going to put chrome Valencias on my coupe until I saw the front lip. They are so flat they look like a hub cap! I'm glad I'm not the only person that thought that. I may just get True Forged.

Most of the problems I have with wheels is the front ones. Have to find the sweet spot. Not too much lip and not too little.

[maverick]

03-04 Cobra Chrome
Your car looks sweet the way it is though

[Ackbar00]

Those choices suck.


These are better
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/products/Mustang-Series-2-Wheels-94-04

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/products/94-04-SVE-Drift-Wheels

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/products/SVE-Drag-Wheels-94-04

This is the ONLY choice however......
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mustang-forgestar-f14-wheels.html

[mustangboy]

The forgestar is what I suggested too. Thinking about them for the vette

[4n_eatr]

Those Forgestars are pretty sexy.

[leroy93lx]

What about GT4's? They aren't to bad looking on a new edge

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x191/leroy93lx/Picture099_zps4nnl57wz.jpg (http://s180.photobucket.com/user/leroy93lx/media/Picture099_zps4nnl57wz.jpg.html)

[chris91]

There are a lot better choices for $1400 than Forgestars. After tires you'd be at $24-2600. You could pick up way nicer wheels for that kind of money.

[Ackbar00]

http://www.americanmuscle.com/pianoblackforgestarf14-17in-9904-mtstreetcomp-stag.html

$1989, but yeah,you were close....

[chris91]

I was looking at the 18" wheel prices, didnt bother to look at their tire packages because they used to only sell Sumitomos. But yeah I was pretty close for 18's... Normally a good set of 18" tires will set ya back at LEAST a grand.

[Gearhead]

If you're interested in or decide on the FR500's, I have a set w/tires that I'd sell for a decent price. I'll see if I can dig up some pics if ya want....

[rtvickers]

What do you guys think about this....


http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd416/rtvickers/Mobile%20Uploads/11021326_811874735564532_740354121799963338_o_zpst d4cno3g.jpg (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/rtvickers/media/Mobile%20Uploads/11021326_811874735564532_740354121799963338_o_zpst d4cno3g.jpg.html)

[chris91]

Not bad but I think your current wheels look better.

Did you ever check out www.oewheelsllc.com ? They have really good deals right now. I had a set of these in 17's on my old 99 and loved em. I think they'd look great on your car.

http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/Single-Wheels-for-Ford-Mustang/Mustang-Cobra-Deep-Dish-Wheel-Gunmetal#.VPu3qdIo6SE

[draggin50]

Those look pretty good! The good thing about black is polished or black wheels look good!!

[2Fast4You]

I think the Chrome wheels allow the car to stand out, that's my opinion Tommy.

[mustangboy]

I still say why get something that's been done over and over again. Do something unique

[leroy93lx]

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?1056316-True-Forged-BIG-18-quot-wheel-sale!

[4n_eatr]

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?1056316-True-Forged-BIG-18-quot-wheel-sale!
Good Lord those are sexy.

[SN95N/A]

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?1056316-True-Forged-BIG-18-quot-wheel-sale!

Those would look good on Brian's comp car

[rtvickers]

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?1056316-True-Forged-BIG-18-quot-wheel-sale!

There's some nice wheels in there. Big price tag.

[draggin50]

Those would look good on Brian's comp car

Those would look nasty!!! I seen a few different sets Id like to have if someone else is fronting the bill!!!

[rtvickers]

Kind of like these. What do you think.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-18-18x8-Ruff-R357-5x114-3-38mm-Gloss-Black-Wheels-Rims-/301559104715?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AMustang&hash=item463652c4cb&vxp=mtr

[chris91]

Those wont work Tommy. Offset is for a 05+ Mustang. You need something with a 20-25mm offset. I do like the wheel though. I searched around and didnt see any that would work for ya. Plus they are only 8" wide and they dont make any wider.

[IWRBB]

03-04 Cobra wheels have the advantage of fitting larger front brakes under them. A lot of the aftermarket stuff only fits over the stock brakes. My BBS RKs have no chance of fitting over anything but the stock brakes. No, I don't want to sell my RKs. :tongue2:

[maverick]

Definitely need more than a 8" wide rim on the rear of a 03-04 Cobra regardless of what rims you decide on in my opinion

[rtvickers]

I was just looking at the style of wheel not the size. I would ok with a 8in wheel in front but definitely at least 10.5 in the rear.

[leroy93lx]

Look pretty similar to these
http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-mmd-kage-wheels-9498.html

[rtvickers]

Yeah close.

[PKFIRE]

Tommy maybe get the wheels you have powder coated to freshen them and get pair of matching wheels with drag radials for track time or fun summer days. You could spend money on higher end tires also or even a good tune. You need 11s or better this year.

[rtvickers]

Tommy maybe get the wheels you have powder coated to freshen them and get pair of matching wheels with drag radials for track time or fun summer days. You could spend money on higher end tires also or even a good tune. You need 11s or better this year.

I hear ya Joe. Amen brother. A tune is definitely coming. I'm waiting on a few upgrades to hit my door and it's in pieces right now getting some issues fixed. After its back together I'm going to work on the tune. Track time will be limited though. I want to go SRA before I get serious at the track. Hopefully that happens also. But my wheels are a little beaten up and need addressed. Whether it's new ones or a repaint or recoated.

[rtvickers]

I like these. Hopefully the link works.

http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/105894-True-Forged-quot-Sleepers-quot

[draggin50]

Yeah those are nice!! They was having a sale on the true forge wheels a while back and they was still pricey. Look good though!

[rtvickers]

Yeah I seen the sale. I like some of their wheels but I don't have that kind of cash. I just ordered a set of their coolant tanks today. I talked to Steve today for a bit. The quality of their work is amazing. But pricey. You wouldn't believe what I spent on coolant tanks today. They will be hear in about 2 weeks.

[PKFIRE]

I personally want new headlights for mine. The stock ones are starting to show their age. I want to get aftermarket ones but I want ones that don't condensate. I think I just want to maintain the car for the time being. I thought about selling it and getting a new 15 Gt but in reality I could probably own this car forever and be happy. I'm not sure a 15 gt would be anymore fun.

[rtvickers]

I personally want new headlights for mine. The stock ones are starting to show their age. I want to get aftermarket ones but I want ones that don't condensate.

I bought mine off ebay I don't think I have a condensation problem.

[IWRBB]

Just clay barred and waxed the headlights on mine. Over the last month or so I've cleaned the rubber off everything behind the wheels and most of it in the wheel wells, and cleaned up the underside of the rockers. Car looks almost like it rolled off the line underneath. Killing time waiting for my suspension parts, should be here next week. No more 4x4 look!

I think you should stick with 03 wheels or save up for some fancy ass HREs or something. The cast stuff from AM, LRS etc is nice but it's not that nice. Still Chinese castings and finishes.

[PKFIRE]

I bought mine off ebay I don't think I have a condensation problem.

Oh kewl, I'll look them up.

[PKFIRE]

Just clay barred and waxed the headlights on mine.

Mine are starting to delaminate, I guess I could somehow remove the film on them.

[chris91]

Wetsand them and then polish them out and throw some clear on em. That's what I did with mine and they turned out great.