Guest hfrosso Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 20 X 9 front and 20 x 10 rear CS 69 With BF goodrich tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reino Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 American Racing Shelby Series Torq-thrust, chrome. BFGoodrich KDW's 255/45R18 - Front & 285/40R18 - Rear. These look great though I pefer the stock wheels. If I am ever to change this is deffinately the route I would take. Yours look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SGT1977 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 stock 18" chrome bullitts with Ford Racing center caps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyII Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 AFS Wheels has an 18x9" (40mm offset) Bullitt wheel that clears the GT500 front brakes. The caliper to spoke clearance is about 3mm which is the minimum recommended by Brembo. They aren't deep dish and they use the older style center caps so the 07/08 center caps won't fit. I have a set with polished finish but I don't have any pictures of them on my car right now. Here is an eBay auction for a staggered set with black centers. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-BULLITT-...sQ5fAccessories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TClark1976 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 MAN!! After seeing this thread I've made up my mind that "Phase II" of my modification addiction is going to be an upgrade to the 'exterior sound system' (MAC Performance "MMS Custom" axel back) and Wheels!! CS40's 20x9 in front and 2x10 in back. . . . . . Opinions on correct tire sizes?? 255/35R20 up front. . . . . 275/35R20 in the back? or should I go up to the 285/30R20's ???? I was sorta leaning toward the 275s. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Trevor: I would go with 285 if not larger. I have the 285 on 10" CS40s. Here are some close ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greaser Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 20x9-255/35 front 20x10-275/35 rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torquewrench1807 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 AFS Wheels has an 18x9" (40mm offset) Bullitt wheel that clears the GT500 front brakes. The caliper to spoke clearance is about 3mm which is the minimum recommended by Brembo. They aren't deep dish and they use the older style center caps so the 07/08 center caps won't fit. I have a set with polished finish but I don't have any pictures of them on my car right now. Here is an eBay auction for a staggered set with black centers. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-BULLITT-...sQ5fAccessories Does your SGT have the take-off SGT500 brakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyII Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Does your SGT have the take-off SGT500 brakes? They are the same as take-off SGT500 brakes. I bought new GT500 calipers and rotors from a Ford dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 They are the same as take-off SGT500 brakes. I bought new GT500 calipers and rotors from a Ford dealer. Nice idea!! I dig greasers as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4648 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 CS69"s w/Nitto 555"s Staggered "I shall never look back." "Love em"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 (Not A Shelby Department; imagine the stripe is lower, or avert your eyes, if you need to) Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 275-35 front and rear on Saleen Parnelli Jones Edition 19x9/10, powder-coated black: (EDIT: I "LOVE" these, but will go to stock GT500 18x9.5 all corners when the right deal comes along ... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby N.Y. Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 20x9-255/35 front 20x10-275/35 rear These would have been my choice as well if it weren't for the razors. Love those wheels greaser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottydr Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Shelby S-1 w/ the Brembo's 20X9 255 35' front 20 x 10 285 30 rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig-It Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Frank S - those wheels are hot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torquewrench1807 Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 They are the same as take-off SGT500 brakes. I bought new GT500 calipers and rotors from a Ford dealer. 428CJ, Please post photos of the car with the new wheels and describe the SGT ability to slow down using the SGT500 calipers and new rotors. Other than the original center cap not fitting the custom wheel, and the outer lip on the custom wheel, what is the difference in the stock SGT wheel compared to the custom wheel? Thanks, twrench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGJ Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Shelby S-1 w/ the Brembo's 20X9 255 35' front 20 x 10 285 30 rear I'd love to see what those S-1s look like on a Vista Blue 08 Conv....those look awesome and rare too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottydr Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 I have 2 for sale, the 20x 9 check out the classified ads I'd love to see what those S-1s look like on a Vista Blue 08 Conv....those look awesome and rare too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyII Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 428CJ, Please post photos of the car with the new wheels and describe the SGT ability to slow down using the SGT500 calipers and new rotors. Other than the original center cap not fitting the custom wheel, and the outer lip on the custom wheel, what is the difference in the stock SGT wheel compared to the custom wheel? Thanks, twrench Sorry but I haven't taken any pictures yet and my track day wheels and tires are on the car right now. The stock wheels have fairly straight spokes while the AFS wheels have a curve that you may be able to see in the eBay pictures. They are 1/2" wider (9" vs 8.5" stock) and the offset is different. The stock wheels have 50mm offset and the AFS are 40mm. This moves the wheel towards the outside which gives more brake caliper clearance and reduces the gap between the fendor lip and the tire. I never pushed the car with the stock brakes so I can't compare them to the GT500 brakes. At a drivers school last month my instructor drove the car for a few laps and said it had great brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangman33 Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 And a few to show the the tires really are pretty flush with the body: Nice car. Love that bad ass hood. Is your strips painted on??? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrence Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Shelby Redlines.... I forget the tire size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplanders Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 (Not A Shelby Department; imagine the stripe is lower, or avert your eyes, if you need to) Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 275-35 front and rear on Saleen Parnelli Jones Edition 19x9/10, powder-coated black: (EDIT: I "LOVE" these, but will go to stock GT500 18x9.5 all corners when the right deal comes along ... ) I have been drawn to the idea of 19s. The size is a nice aesthetic compromise between the 18s and 20s. Coincidentally I seriously considered the wheels that you have . What do you love about them and why would you go to the GT500 18s? Your views of pros and cons to the 19s? Appreciate any advice you have on the subject. Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplanders Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 20x9-255/35 front 20x10-275/35 rear Your wheels look great. One of the few 20s that don't look too large. Maybe it's the anthracite. What are they and where did you get them? Will they clear any of the "big brake" packages? Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 For those who have the 20'' wheels (Razors to be specific) what's the deal with a "hub centric" part that some are talking about and also do you have to re-calibrate/ alignment after install of wheels and do you feel any vibrations compared to the 18'' inch stockers, I know the 20'' will be stiff but what about vibrations. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 I have been drawn to the idea of 19s. The size is a nice aesthetic compromise between the 18s and 20s. Coincidentally I seriously considered the wheels that you have . What do you love about them and why would you go to the GT500 18s? Your views of pros and cons to the 19s? Appreciate any advice you have on the subject. Thanks, Jim I "love" the 19-inch size for one of the reasons you mention: aesthetically the right size in dark wheels, which I prefer. Principally I "love" them because they perform well, and because they look good, resemble Minilites from the Golden Age (for me) of American racing, and they are a very limited edition. I'd go to the GT500 18x9.5 for reasons of all-around usefulness and comfort. And economy. The 19-inch tires are lower profile and offer fewer choices, and are much more expensive, in the brand I got (Michelin). Today I see offers to sell the GT500 takeoff sets of four wheels and Goodyear tires for about two-thirds of what the Michelins cost. I'd like to have the inch-wider rims that, from my limited experience driving GT400s, seem to work well without a major decrement in ride quality, which is increasingly important to my old bones. I don't "need" the minor increments in performance, and the major added caché of the PJ wheels and Pilot Sport tires as much as I did a couple of years ago. Hate to make the sacrifice, but priorities change. Big, dark wheels "look" the same or similar size to smaller, bright wheels. If there were an 18x9.5 "Minilite-inspired" wheel in white (like the original PJ Trans Am Mustang), that'd be ideal, my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 I have been drawn to the idea of 19s. The size is a nice aesthetic compromise between the 18s and 20s. Coincidentally I seriously considered the wheels that you have . What do you love about them and why would you go to the GT500 18s? Your views of pros and cons to the 19s? Appreciate any advice you have on the subject. Thanks, Jim I "love" the 19-inch size for one of the reasons you mention: aesthetically the right size in dark wheels, which I prefer. Principally I "love" them because they perform well, and because they look good, resemble Minilites from the Golden Age (for me) of American racing, and they are a very limited edition. I'd go to the GT500 18x9.5 for reasons of all-around usefulness and comfort. And economy. The 19-inch tires are lower profile and offer fewer choices, and are much more expensive, in the brand I got (Michelin). Today I see offers to sell the GT500 takeoff sets of four wheels and Goodyear tires for about two-thirds of what the Michelins cost. I'd like to have the inch-wider rims that, from my limited experience driving GT400s, seem to work well without a major decrement in ride quality, which is increasingly important to my old bones. I don't "need" the minor increments in performance, and the major added caché of the PJ wheels and Pilot Sport tires as much as I did a couple of years ago. Hate to make the sacrifice, but priorities change. Big, dark wheels "look" the same or similar size to smaller, bright wheels. If there were an 18x9.5 "Minilite-inspired" wheel in white (like the original PJ Trans Am Mustang), that'd be ideal, my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyII Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 AFS 18x9 Summitomo HTR Z III 255/45 18x9.5 Nitto NT05 275/40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greaser Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Nice idea!! I dig greasers as well... These would have been my choice as well if it weren't for the razors. Love those wheels greaser! Your wheels look great. One of the few 20s that don't look too large. Maybe it's the anthracite. What are they and where did you get them? Will they clear any of the "big brake" packages? Thanks, Jim thanks guys i am really happy with the look of the rims on the car. jplanders i would assume that they would fit the big brake packages because there seems to be plenty of room now but i have not tried any myself so i cant say for sure. if you would like me to check some clearences just let me know. i got the rims from here but i paid a bit more darn it lol http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-Gunmetal...sQ5fAccessories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louie428 Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Evey day shoes 255x35x20 nitto razor 20x9 305x35x20 nitto dr razor 20x11 Business shoes 27.5x4.4x15 mt holestar 4x15 28x10.5x15 mt et drag holestar 10x15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Evey day shoes255x35x20 nitto razor 20x9 305x35x20 nitto dr razor 20x11 Business shoes 27.5x4.4x15 mt holestar 4x15 28x10.5x15 mt et drag holestar 10x15 Louie that picture of your car with the drag radials is going on my wall...man that looks sweet!!!! As for your street rubber do the 305's give you any rubbing issues...those fill up the wheelwell nicely and I bet help with the wheelspin? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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