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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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18" GTR replica wheels, thoughts?

I have an oppurtunity to snag some 18" Mustang GTR concept wheels for $200. These are new and never used. I really wanted 17x9 and 17x10.5 but the cost difference is vast..

The wheels are not my favorite style but they are crazy cheap, and my neighbor picked up a set for his cobra vert and he uses them as drag rims. They look a lot better without the caps.. I would paint them black in the centers... What do you guys think?
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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They loook good. Why the hell not?
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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That's what I was thinking. I found them for $50 each.. Crazy cheap.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Do eettttttt!!!
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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LOL holy crap... Just ordered them, they gave me an additional $50 coupon for ordering online... $150.12 shipped for a set of 4...LOL wow...
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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good deal man.. mustang wheels so they should be good sizing for rwd

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...=10&vid=014473
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=9&vid=014473

edit: offset may be high
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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gad damn thats cheap
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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I think with a slight pull on the fenders and running 40 series tires I will be golden. I have the eastwood roller, so rolling shouldn't be a problem. I have put 24mm offset 18" wheels on before with 245 tires and they only rubbed the fenderliner on strong left turns.. If I go smaller tires I should be good.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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I just noticed the offsets on the ones you posted hyper.. Those are for 05-10 stangs. For the proper offset (24 and 26MM) you have to search under 99-04. Also they sold out of 10.5inch wide so I am sitting 9's all around.. No biggie...
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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The chromes on a mustang dont look too good, and thats 18x9 and 18x10


hopefully its the chrome that makes em look crappy lol
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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Yeah my next door neighbor has them on his cobra.. He painted the centers black and they look better. For $150 I can't go wrong, I am going to paint them black in the centers and remove the caps. I will test fit his for pictures when I get a chance..
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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Also the lips measure the same on the 10.5's and 9's so...
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Hell, even if you end up not liking them, I'm sure you could re-sell them for way more than that.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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This is his car, like I said I will paint them black like this and then remove the caps...
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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you should do it they look really good painted black
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Doing, did, done! I may buy 2 sets, that is just so cheap..... My first set is on the way to my local store, they should be there on Friday.!
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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Saw this a few years ago... just remembered these are the same wheels (back ones)

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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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It looks good in my opinion.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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I bought a set as well. Can't pass up that deal.
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im ordering now but i cant find the offset specs.
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You must search for 99-2004 mustang wheels. If you buy the ones that Hyper posted you will need spacers. the ones I bought are 24mm offset.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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They have a set of 20's for $150 too..lol
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i jsut talked to the guy at discount. they are a +50 offset.. so plan on running spacers with these wheels

edit** i should read closer.. the 10.5 are +50
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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i jsut talked to the guy at discount. they are a +50 offset.. so plan on running spacers with these wheels

edit** i should read closer.. the 10.5 are +50
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...7522&rc=TNNINT

link to the 24mm offset ones.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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Wondering if the 35mm ones wouldnt have been a better choice... waiting on a response from the wheels gurus... I know the 24mm ones will fit but probably require fender rolling.
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