AFBLUE Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I've been struggling with a wheel choice going on 18 months. I've started like 3 or 4 threads on this topic during this period. I like the 20" grey razors but dont' want the harsher ride, slower acceleration, extra unsprung weight. I don't like the look of the 18" razors as much plus you may not be able to get an upgraded brake package even with a 24mm offset. I love the Wheel replica Magnum 500 style wheels but again I could't get upgraded brakes. While the GT500 wheels would enable me to get the brembos, they just don't excite me. I think the black CS69s look great on a black car but didn't think it would look good on mine...until I photoshopped two sets of black 18"s. Also photoshop some hyperblack ones. So this combo keeps the 18" advantages in performance and ride, allows for bigger brembo brakes, and looks great. Picture of my inspiration (66 GT 350) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 They both look great. I would go hyper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IASHELBYGT Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 They both look great. I would go hyper. +1 - I like the Hyperblack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tispco Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I think they are a great choice! I bought mine for the EXACT same reasons you are considering. As for the color, I almost bought Hyper Black, but ended up with Black and love them. I think the Black have more of the Magnum 500 look than the Hyper Black. Also, IMO the Hyper Black wheel looks older and the Black looks more contemporary. Make sure you see the Hyper Black up close before you buy them The painted areas the Black wheel just kind of disappear. On the Hyper Black, the painted areas are very defined and change the look of the wheel IMO. My vote is for Black, but I am bias... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorjock205 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I like the Black ones on there...I think the Hypers are too much silver on there...just doesn't look like the 66 inspiration photo....The Black looks much nicer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Here's 3 in the same shot for easier comparison...2 different photo sources for the black ones on top and bottom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HARALD KELLEY Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I put the black CS69s on my H car for the reason you shared with the GT350. I like the black and it looks good on the blue car also. I have the 18" and they are great considering the 06 H came with 17" wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hill Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Top ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnoggle Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I prefer the black. But then again I'm biased. I do agree that with the black ones, the black area just seems to disappear, making the aluminum spokes more defined. Mine are also 18's and I used the stock tires. I'll mount some wider rears once these wear out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I like top or bottom pictures more than the middle. By the way, is that lighthouse in New Jersey? It looks familiar.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 My car will be done in a couple weeks and I have the Anthracite in color 69's which I guesss seem to be the least popular based on this poll. I personally think they look great in person, on their website they do not look as good as in person. I also have all the Terlingua decals so the silver in the decals will make the Anthracite pop out. If I were you I would get the top black ones becuase there can't be another vista blue with anthracite in color besides mine and according to Shelby Wheels they do not have the 69's available at this time in Anthracite color :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Thanks for all the comments. Light House is Cape Henry VA. Surprised the stock SGT wheels fit the CS69s. Tire calculator I used said 8.5 was the widest recommended for the stock tires Look forward to seeing the pix of the grey 69s on the Blue SGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Here is the picture of mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tispco Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Surprised the stock SGT wheels fit the CS69s. Tire calculator I used said 8.5 was the widest recommended for the stock tires I had an issue with a shop putting on tires that the recommended rim width was .5 wider for the tires I was installing -- 285's on a 9" rim. I called Goodyear about it and they basically told me .5" either why beyond the recommend rim width is OK, but not 'Recommended'. Also, if you do decide to buy the CS69's, I bought mine from BuyWheelsToday.com. They have the 18's for $209/wheel and their service was great. Noone has discussed it yet, but IMO you need the blue center caps.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnoggle Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I bought mine from BuyWheelsToday.com. They have the 18's for $209/wheel and their service was great. Noone has discussed it yet, but IMO you need the blue center caps.... I bought mine from the same place. 2 days for delivery. And the blue caps would look much better on the Blue SGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I already have the blue caps. I've them on my stock wheels since this past summer. http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php...c=34763&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Go with the black they would look awesome on your car, no matter the size those are nice wheels. I have always liked them since Roger put the 20" inch version on his SGT/SC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I had an issue with a shop putting on tires that the recommended rim width was .5 wider for the tires I was installing -- 285's on a 9" rim. I called Goodyear about it and they basically told me .5" either why beyond the recommend rim width is OK, but not 'Recommended'. Also, if you do decide to buy the CS69's, I bought mine from BuyWheelsToday.com. They have the 18's for $209/wheel and their service was great. Noone has discussed it yet, but IMO you need the blue center caps.... I bought mine from the same place. 2 days for delivery. And the blue caps would look much better on the Blue SGT. Does anyone know if you have to pay extra for the blue ones, or you just let them know to send them when you order. I can always use 4 spares if it doens't cost extra. Wow, Swede and I agreeing on wheels. What's next...KC666 and I agreeing on politics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnoggle Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Does anyone know if you have to pay extra for the blue ones, or you just let them know to send them when you order. I can always use 4 spares if it doens't cost extra. Not sure, but here's the phone number for BuywheelsToday 1-866-747-6247 8-6 est weekdays, 8-noon Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueone Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I already have the blue caps. I've them on my stock wheels since this past summer. http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php...c=34763&hl= Where did you find the blue caps? Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4648 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 The Black, The Black, of course another biased opinion. These CS69 wheels look great PERIOD. I recommend because they do give that nostalgic look of the magnum500 , and they are easy to clean. I think i was one of the first to put on black CS69 on a white SGT, and it was a great decision, ive never looked back, and am 100% positive it was the right decision. Good luck on your choice Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Back to the drawing board...I saw this picture and I just don't like how there isn't an deep dish option on the 18s...just too shallow for my taste. I love how the 20 CS69s have a wider option for the rear but I don't want 20s' Man it's so hard to find a wheel I like in 18s where you could use the GT500 brembos. I kinda like the new FR500s 18x9s/18x10s seen in this thread... http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php...p;hl=fr500+30mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Back to the drawing board...I saw this picture and I just don't like how there isn't an deep dish option on the 18s...just too shallow for my taste. I love how the 20 CS69s have a wider option for the rear but I don't want 20s' Man it's so hard to find a wheel I like in 18s where you could use the GT500 brembos. I kinda like the new FR500s 18x9s/18x10s seen in this thread... http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php...p;hl=fr500+30mm Yeah those FR500s look really nice if I were you thats what I would get or the BLACK CS69's, I dont think the anthracite CS69's would look good on your car at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 How much longer before we see yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 How much longer before we see yours? Hopefully it should be done next Friday here is a little bit of what is being done: Painting the hood, fenders, bumper, area around windshield. New hood stripe, bumper stripe, and New Generation hood scoop New Grill, bumper, running horse emblem Lower grill and PIAA driving lights Front Shelby Blue 6 piston brakes (Plus Series), front stainless lines, stillen rotors Rear Stillen rotors, rear stainless lines, and upgraded pads. New 18 inch CS69's Anthracite with blue caps and Nittos 555's Shelby gauge pod with gauges DVD navigation system Redline Hood struts Dead pedals AND a few other things I am keeping secret Its pretty scary seeing the car in a million pieces I just can't have any more GT500's pass me like I'm standing still When its all done I will post a thread about all the upgrades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACERX009 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I've been struggling with a wheel choice going on 18 months. I've started like 3 or 4 threads on this topic during this period. I like the 20" grey razors but dont' want the harsher ride, slower acceleration, extra unsprung weight. I don't like the look of the 18" razors as much plus you may not be able to get an upgraded brake package even with a 24mm offset. I love the Wheel replica Magnum 500 style wheels but again I could't get upgraded brakes. While the GT500 wheels would enable me to get the brembos, they just don't excite me. I think the black CS69s look great on a black car but didn't think it would look good on mine...until I photoshopped two sets of black 18"s. Also photoshop some hyperblack ones. So this combo keeps the 18" advantages in performance and ride, allows for bigger brembo brakes, and looks great. Picture of my inspiration (66 GT 350) Hey, I have 20's on mine with 275/35 I think and as long as the road isn't wreck it's smooth as hell. I love on the highway and it makes the car look sleaker!!! Tire rack has some great selections, I have bought a;; my tires and wheels from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I think you found a winner with those 19inch Bullit wheels :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 My car is still in the shop. These pictures were taken today. :happy feet: They repainted the entire front end so its not all put back together so please no comments about its missing stuff. Here are a few pics of the Wheels I got from the Vegas Bash 09. :party2: I think the car looks much better with these than the stock wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tispco Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Looks good :happy feet: I hope they get it finished and back to you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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