ShelbyEra08 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 i personally dont like the wheels offered on the 2010 gt500, the design is cool and all, but not a fan of dark wheels, in my book, muscle cars need chrome or polish wheels. i saw what alcoas look on the 2010, does anyone have pics or could photoshop a pic of the car in Chrome Razors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrycp Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Whew!! It's not just me. I really do not care for the wheels either. I'm leaning heavily towards the Alcoa's. Wish they were avail in 18" though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 The convertibles have 18" bright machined aluminum. If you ever buy a 2010, look me up I will buy the rims from you. Thanks for posting that photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I agree that the stock darker wheels are a bit unusual...but honestly, I think they look outstanding. I'll be keeping mine on the car for sure. as jody put it : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yraegel Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I've probably had more comments about how great the wheels look than anything else. I love them. To each his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrycp Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 The convertibles have 18" bright machined aluminum. If you ever buy a 2010, look me up I will buy the rims from you. Thanks for posting that photo. Sorry, I meant the Alcoa's in 18". I'll keep you in mind, but I'm holding out for a 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Sorry, I meant the Alcoa's in 18". I'll keep you in mind, but I'm holding out for a 2011. Thanks. If not, I am hoping some Super Snake owners will sell theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Thanks. If not, I am hoping some Super Snake owners will sell theirs. the Super Snake wheels are 20"s and can be bought from SPP, just won't say SS on them http://www.shelbyperformanceparts.com/List...oa%20Wheel.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra010 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I agree that the stock darker wheels are a bit unusual...but honestly, I think they look outstanding. I'll be keeping mine on the car for sure. as jody put it : HERE!HERE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVENGE Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Amazing! I think the wheels are one of the best things on the 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light66 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Amazing! I think the wheels are one of the best things on the 2010. I too don't care for the 2010 wheels, yes it seems I am swimming upstream against public opinion. I do admit that I like the style, but the dark color looks like my 08 stock rims when I don't clean the brake dust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 the Super Snake wheels are 20"s and can be bought from SPP, just won't say SS on themhttp://www.shelbyperformanceparts.com/List...oa%20Wheel.aspx I meant when they get their car Super Snaked, they would sell me the stock rims! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra010 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I too don't care for the 2010 wheels, yes it seems I am swimming upstream against public opinion. I do admit that I like the style, but the dark color looks like my 08 stock rims when I don't clean the brake dust! Maybe it won't show the brake dust as bad??? Cobra010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light66 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Maybe it won't show the brake dust as bad??? Cobra010 Agree. I am sure this was apart of the design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Maybe it won't show the brake dust as bad??? Cobra010 Great observation Cobra010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlloyDropTop Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Maybe it won't show the brake dust as bad??? Cobra010 I love the wheels on my '08, but the dust is amazing. I can't even get a mile to the gas station without losing the shine from the fine layer of brake dust that must start the second the wheel turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironpeddler Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I was also thinking of getting different wheels/tires on the Shelby, mostly for more grip to try and harness the power. Any sizes that you guys recommed or do you think that 20's would be big enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra010 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I was also thinking of getting different wheels/tires on the Shelby, mostly for more grip to try and harness the power. Any sizes that you guys recommed or do you think that 20's would be big enough? More grip how? Under what conditions? Cobra010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironpeddler Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 More grip how? Under what conditions?Cobra010 Just been hearing and reading that the stock tires do not hook up well under acceleration with all that power. Even some videos that I have seen shwo the shelby having a hard time hooking up. Maybe just different tires instead of wheels and tires. I am not very knowledgable when it comes to this type of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra010 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Just been hearing and reading that the stock tires do not hook up well under acceleration with all that power. Even some videos that I have seen shwo the shelby having a hard time hooking up. Maybe just different tires instead of wheels and tires. I am not very knowledgable when it comes to this type of stuff. Well if you are going from a dead stop and rev it up and pop the clutch and stay in it I don't think it matters what tires you get they will all go up in smoke. Drive the car relatively normal use your traction control and I don't think you will have any problem. I never had problems with my 2009, but I have always believed in getting a rolling start and then get into it. If I ran at the dragstrip I would get a lower gear and some slicks. JMHO> Cobra010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06ragtopGT Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Just been hearing and reading that the stock tires do not hook up well under acceleration with all that power. Even some videos that I have seen shwo the shelby having a hard time hooking up. Maybe just different tires instead of wheels and tires. I am not very knowledgable when it comes to this type of stuff. Traction is the real enemy with these cars. The only reason these cars are not running low 12s in all the rags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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