mastersmech1 Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Did one of the Corsa's fall off ? No, just a swingin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 No, just a swingin. I suppose you have made sure that your bolts has been torqued after bringing them up to temp. now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 I suppose you have made sure that your bolts has been torqued after bringing them up to temp. now. TRUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted February 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Since my two front rims are shot - I'm thinking about downsizing to 18's. Comments on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moabman Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 I think the black spokes - silver lip compliments the Rufstang stripe perfectly. Those also are understated without the little rim bolts to make them look like two piecers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted February 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 I agree. You know I like it simple. I like what I have now, but it takes me quite a while to clean all the flippin' spokes. This rim is one of only a few that has a good sized polished center and black spokes. Most black spokes Ive seen are too black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90GT Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 I like these Ruf, Moda MD2 with the black finish. $215 a wheel at Tire Rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted February 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Hmmm...interesting. I don't remember seeing them listed for Mustangs. I shall check it out! Thanks - edit: I did. While they're sweet - I think I need a polished lip and centers - a little too much black on these. Does anyone have any experience with GoodYear Eagle F-1's? (GS-D3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Thanks, Wedgie Boy! Mark - yes, I like the smooth lip. The fake bolts, to me, would be hard to keep clean - and phony unless you have the real things for $1k+ a rim. Three rims are wasted - so unless I see something more interesting, it's these. I ordered the two grilles this afternoon. They're going to take apart the front end tomorrow and check for front suspension damage. My guy says he wants to make sure AllState pays to get everything just as it was. (I did a small favor for him that involved a gambling debt a few years ago....) Ruf - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Since my two front rims are shot - I'm thinking about downsizing to 18's. Comments on this? The rims look great. The only thing I question is the yellow brand name. Why do they have to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Don't know. It won't be a deal breaker, though. Rims are a tough one to decide on. TireRack has the graphic that lets you "see" them on the car - but it isn't the same as in person. I want to be a little different - but not...ugly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90GT Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Hmmm...interesting. I don't remember seeing them listed for Mustangs. I shall check it out! Thanks - edit: I did. While they're sweet - I think I need a polished lip and centers - a little too much black on these. Does anyone have any experience with GoodYear Eagle F-1's? (GS-D3) No problem, just trying to throw some ideas out there. Here's a little more info on the wheel you like from Tirerack. Kazera KZ-A I selected a staggered size so you could run a larger tire in the rear but you may want to stay with the same size on all four so you can rotate the tires. What's nice is they are a light weight rim, only 22lbs for the 18X8.5 inch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Thanks, 90 - I'm thinking this time keep the size the same - rotating might get me more miles on the tires. The only advantage I can tell from a staggered setup is looks. I like the rear lip - but the Mustang is nose heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90GT Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Thanks, 90 - I'm thinking this time keep the size the same - rotating might get me more miles on the tires. The only advantage I can tell from a staggered setup is looks. I like the rear lip - but the Mustang is nose heavy. I hear ya on that one. I went with a staggered set up but if I had to do it all over again I would get all the same size. Not being able to rotate the tires is going to suck!!! I'm just waiting for spring before I put my wheels on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moabman Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 That's what I like so much about the GT - the nearly even F/R weight balance. Get the rear to hunker down a little more and you're even closer to 50/50 when dynamic. That would make me lean toward the same size on all 4 plus as you've already noted, you can rotate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orf Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 I want to be a little different - but not...ugly? One outta two ain't bad. I like the rims, Ruf. I think those are the same ones I was looking at a few months ago for my Shelby. I'll have to cross them off my list now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 ...one out of two...very funny, Commander! Got some good news this morning. They're going to paint both front fenders, so the GT badging is coming off! :happy feet: Rims/Tires will be $1850 shipped including the road hazard deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Rims/Tires will be $1850 shipped including the road hazard deal. Is insurance covering this (since you had "add on" wheels prior to the accident) or is this out of pocket for you?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 My guy says he wants to make sure AllState pays to get everything just as it was. (I did a small favor for him that involved a gambling debt a few years ago....) How big was this "favor" you did?? You think he'd be willing to say that the (non-existant) add-on Rouchcharger needs to be "replaced" as well?? :banana piano: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90GT Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 ...one out of two...very funny, Commander! Got some good news this morning. They're going to paint both front fenders, so the GT badging is coming off! :happy feet: Rims/Tires will be $1850 shipped including the road hazard deal. So you went with the Kazera's ??? Very nice, guess I won't post the other wheels I found since you already made up your mind. Can't wait to see the car once it's all done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 The favor - just a collection... I haven't yet ordered the rims/tires, 90. I've got to do some more shopping. Insurance might cover the replacement rims - if not, I'll get the money needed for the OEM's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90GT Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 The favor - just a collection... I haven't yet ordered the rims/tires, 90. I've got to do some more shopping. Insurance might cover the replacement rims - if not, I'll get the money needed for the OEM's. Axis Reverb, light weight and very similar to the Kazera but with slightly smaller spokes. Link to the site: Axis Reverb $1400 for a set of 18X8.5's. Comes in Silver, Black with the polished lip, and Anthracite with polished lip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Axis Reverb, light weight and very similar to the Kazera but with slightly smaller spokes. Link to the site: Axis Reverb $1400 for a set of 18X8.5's. Comes in Silver, Black with the polished lip, and Anthracite with polished lip. There's even a Mustang pictured on the site link with these wheels - not bad. What's with the trend of putting the mfgr name on the wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90GT Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 There's even a Mustang pictured on the site link with these wheels - not bad. What's with the trend of putting the mfgr name on the wheel? Don't know. I understand why they do it but does it have to be that big??!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 I like these - but they're about $100 a rim more than the Kazera's. Dunno. I suppose one could have the brand name painted over. I don't need no stinking labels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90GT Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 I like these - but they're about $100 a rim more than the Kazera's. Dunno. I suppose one could have the brand name painted over. I don't need no stinking labels. You could get them painted the same color as your stripes, that may look cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Good idea. Actually, I was thinking about changing the color of the stripe to more of a polished aluminum color to match the rims! The stripe guy has the file in his computer. Says he can do a new one in 30 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90GT Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Good idea. Actually, I was thinking about changing the color of the stripe to more of a polished aluminum color to match the rims! The stripe guy has the file in his computer. Says he can do a new one in 30 mins. That will look cool!!! Personally I'd just paint over the name on the wheel so it doesn't show. Figures you find a wheel you like and they have to plaster their name on it in 5 inch letters!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahar1 Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 The rufstang needs some bling, ever think about going chrome????? I would not go with those black ones if I already had a black car. Too much black IMHO. Good luck on the rebuild, hope they do a good job, I have always heard it never rides the same again once you wreck it. I experienced that with my old Tahoe. Never rode the same again after my wife ran into a wall with it. The damage did not look so bad, but the frame was bent and they never did get it back the way it was. I finally had to get rid of the damn thing. I noticed the tires were even getting spots on the inside from wear. It had been to the alignment shop also, but it was just never right again. Good thing they gave us more than it was worth when we bought the Expedition. I don't think they ran the vin to check for accidents. Their bad! Good luck anyway though, that is tough seeing your baby like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted February 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Thanks - I don't think I have any "frame" damage - just front suspension. I'll know more tomorrow. Still not sure about the rims. I'm not a fan of chrome. I think because there are so many bling bling 22's out there that are chrome. And chrome is heavy and expensive. What I'd like is some Cragar S/S's - but I think they're only available in 17". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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