ilmor Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 This is going to upset some of you, and probably excite some others. I had to order a set of winter tires / wheels for my SGT. I wanted to get everything from Tire Rack, and I wanted a set of the same silver bullit wheels for my winter set. Well, they ran out of the stock of silver wheels but they had the black wheels. So, I thought, what the heck they are for winter use anyway and in the future maybe I can use them for autocross / racing and being black the car might even look a little more racey and sinister. The wheels / tires arrived today, and I placed them beside the SGT just to get an idea of how they will look. What do you think?? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 I don't think it looks bad at all. I would love to see them on the car. When you mount them up please post some pics. My first impression is that it is going to look a lot better than some may expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave_merged Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 They will probably look better on the white vs. black GT. What's different about the front tires for winter? Didn't you just need rears? It's been a while since I lived up north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted September 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 In the old days folks just got rear "snow tires" which were really only good for straight-ahead traction. With winter tires all around, you have not only straight-ahead traction but also much, much better steering, handling and braking in winter weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 They will probably look better on the white vs. black GT. Are you kidding me? Black on Black is AWESOME!. If I got new wheels it would be the black 20" razors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crucible Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 In the old days folks just got rear "snow tires" which were really only good for straight-ahead traction. With winter tires all around, you have not only straight-ahead traction but also much, much better steering, handling and braking in winter weather. Remember that you have minimal clearance up front. Ya don't want to turn the front facsa into a snow plow. Can't say I'm crazy about driving the GT in the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted September 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Remember that you have minimal clearance up front. Ya don't want to turn the front facsa into a snow plow. Can't say I'm crazy about driving the GT in the snow. I agree 100%. I hope I never have to drive it in the snow, but its possible I may have to and so I need to be prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Winter tires? summer tires? Snow? thats 3 things we dont have in Dixie... come on down YALL we got plenty room michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbydream1 Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I agree 100%. I hope I never have to drive it in the snow, but its possible I may have to and so I need to be prepared. Ilmor-from that angle they looked ok-can you try your experiment again, but take the pics from the side? I think they will look ok, though-my $0.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyGT/SC Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I like it ilmor. Can't wait to see them on for real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattInDetroit Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave_merged Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Are you kidding me? Black on Black is AWESOME!. If I got new wheels it would be the black 20" razors. Everybody has their own taste. I was going to buy a black Mustang GT. Then when I found out about the Shelby GTs, that's what I really wanted. But, I can't stand the black wheels (sorry, my opinion) so I decided on the white one. I need more contrast in my life. The only thing worse, in my opinion, is a red car with red wheels. Yuckkkkk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torquewrench1807 Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 This is going to upset some of you, and probably excite some others. I had to order a set of winter tires / wheels for my SGT. I wanted to get everything from Tire Rack, and I wanted a set of the same silver bullit wheels for my winter set. Well, they ran out of the stock of silver wheels but they had the black wheels. So, I thought, what the heck they are for winter use anyway and in the future maybe I can use them for autocross / racing and being black the car might even look a little more racey and sinister. The wheels / tires arrived today, and I placed them beside the SGT just to get an idea of how they will look. What do you think?? :rolleyes: A friend of mine recently said black bullitt wheels should have came on the 2007 Shelby GT Mustang, the black Shelby and the white one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0701 Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 That is a great idea. Kind of made me want to order a set of polished for my Black SGT just for variety when I get the urge to go car shopping. Post the after pics so we can debate some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Winter tires? summer tires? Snow? thats 3 things we dont have in Dixie... come on down YALL we got plenty room michael morris Hush up Mike. We got enough of them Yankee's down here as it is! :D I'm kind of liking the whole Shelby Dually look. Now THAT'S different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterguy959 Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 The black wheels on the white SGT is BAD ASS, plain and simple. Roll with it Ilmor! Try to keep her off the ice and out of the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 HEY wait a minute.......Ilmor, I think that is a modification. :P Your purity badge is revoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted September 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 HEY wait a minute.......Ilmor, I think that is a modification. :P Your purity badge is revoked. Yes, you're right - I will be unpure during the winter! :o I don't know how I will live w/ myself!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave_merged Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 He hasn't put the offensive wheels on yet, so he's still pure. 384 years ago, my ancestors came to America. They were Puritans. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 They will probably look better on the white vs. black GT. What's different about the front tires for winter? Didn't you just need rears? It's been a while since I lived up north. I wouldnt drive the SGT in the snow either, but if you do...FRONT SNOWS ARE A MUST......so the front end doesnt push & skid, but rather carve up the the snow without plowing. Are you kidding me? Black on Black is AWESOME!. If I got new wheels it would be the black 20" razors. Black & black is awesome......more and more cars are figuring that out. I have been seeing all kinds of great looking cars going with that combo. White car? I dont live in Florida with Grandma! :huh: (Sorry Matt, sorry Sue) Hush up Mike. We got enough of them Yankee's down here as it is! :D Why live in the South, when you can just climb in yur oven & dial er up to 350.....oh, love the south! Change of seasons, SNOWFALL, Fall foliage, plenty of Summer, (sorry Webba, not so much summer for you), cold for Christmas...like its supposed to be....... Ok, I love the South and all yall Southerners, just having a little fun. Tired of the same old supercharger yappin! B) (I am the only one other than my Mom that hasnt bolted South over the years, my whole darn family is in freakin Florida).....sorry again Sue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 More pix here http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/shows/sema06/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbillinmt Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 read your owners manuel closly...it states never run tire chains on your new shelby so dont get out in to deep of snow...when the snow gets more than a half an inch i always hit that little knob on the dash that says 4 hi on my power stroker.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I think the black wheels will look great, but I can't picture that beautiful white car in wheather that would require winter tires. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csm198 Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I think the black wheels will look great, but I can't picture that beautiful white car in wheather that would require winter tires. :D I think its cool you plan on driving in the snow! Those black rims on the white looks very tite. You are not afraid to use the car. While there are guys that own these cars and keep them polished, covered, on blocks and in bubbles, they will never know the pleasure of driving thier Shelby for real. I for one salute you ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyCobra826 Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I like the gunmetal with the white as it picks up the color of the stripe better (the silvers seem too light...), but that's just me. And in NC, we don't get snow, we get ice, and the SGT will stay happy and warm in the garage when theres ice around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I like the gunmetal with the white as it picks up the color of the stripe better (the silvers seem too light...), but that's just me. And in NC, we don't get snow, we get ice, and the SGT will stay happy and warm in the garage when theres ice around. Speaking of NC, anyone going to the Food Lion Auto Fair @ Lowe's MotorSpeedway Sept 13-16th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted September 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 OK guys, here ya go...can't wait to read the comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT ShuttleGuy Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 It looks great with black. It's hard to tell but do you have a window tint? If not I'd say that a dark window tint would set the wheels off even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 The black wheels look much better on the white car and polished looks much better on the black car. I wouldn't be surprised if there might be some trades coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 OK guys, here ya go...can't wait to read the comments! Very nice Ilmor. I don't have a preference between silver or black. They both look great. BTW, welcome to the dark side! (muwahahaha) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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