Robert M Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 These arrived last week, they are the "current" 2007-2014 GT500 Super Snake wheels........... ______________________________________________________________________________ This is what my 2008 Torch Red/Black striped should look like with this set up.............(except I have the block-off plates currently on my 1/4 windows)....... From the current Shelby "Build One"........... I am working on getting the correct TPMS sensors to work with these wheels, I am not sure exactly what is currently inside of these wheels except that they are 2013 which are not the same MHz as the earlier cars. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Those wheels look great. I'm a big fan and I bet the spin up really nice, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Sak Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 I think they will set your car off nicely! I like the deep dish look over the flush Alcoa's, but that's just me. Sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 What are your plans with your black alcoas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted March 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 What are your plans with your black alcoas? I just found a set of black stem/black nut oem style TPMS sensors for them and my plan is to move my original Pirelli P Zero's from the Super Snake upgrade over to those wheels and use them from time to time, just for a change in look. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersnake junkie Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 The new rims look good on the pictures,really add a different look for sure! Where did you buy the wheels,SPP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooper T Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 The new rims look good on the pictures,really add a different look for sure! Where did you buy the wheels,SPP? +1 Who sells these wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 +1 Who sells these wheels? Mine are 2013/14 Super Snake take-off's. The owner was sending his car back for a widebody so the tires and wheels would be changed and he put his original wheels and tires up for sale. As for who makes this style of wheel, I believe the company is Hyperstangs, or at least they are an authorized dealer for these wheels? Actually here is a link.............. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HyperStangs-Signature-Shelby-GT500-Performance-Wheels-/281323890513 ^^^^I did not realize the cost of a new set.................WOW! I got a good deal on these original Super Snake take-offs! R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooper T Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Mine are 2013/14 Super Snake take-off's. The owner was sending his car back for a widebody so the tires and wheels would be changed and he put his original wheels and tires up for sale. As for who makes this style of wheel, I believe the company is Hyperstangs, or at least they are an authorized dealer for these wheels? Actually here is a link.............. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HyperStangs-Signature-Shelby-GT500-Performance-Wheels-/281323890513 ^^^^I did not realize the cost of a new set.................WOW! I got a good deal on these original Super Snake take-offs! R Thanks for that link, I think for that kind of bread I would go with a wheel maker with some lineage, like a ForgeLine or TrueForged, never heard of Hyperstangs..their eBay rating is ZERO and their website is also inoperative. www.hyperstangs.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 If you don't know much about Hyperstangs, just call and talk to them. Here's the info from another thread. http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/85759-hyperstangs-ss-1000-wheels/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby73 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Wow that's Awsome! I would love to get a set of those or even the Acolas. You're a very lucky man! They look stunning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Awesome set up ... really updates the look !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby73 Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Did you ever get them on her? Interested in how they look and fit. Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real_supersnake Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 I am working on getting the correct TPMS sensors to work with these wheels, I am not sure exactly what is currently inside of these wheels except that they are 2013 which are not the same MHz as the earlier cars. These wheels have 2x valve stems per wheel. a normal valve stem, and a shortened, special made valve stem on the inner most diameter for your TPMS sensor. The special made stem is shortened because of the parking brake cable that attaches to the rear calipers. If a normal length valve stem is used on the TPMS sensor on the rear wheels, it will slowly cut into your parking brake cable with every revolution (speaking from experience). Talk to Jeremy at SPP. He knows the correct sensor you should have, as I am currently ordering some as well for my '13 SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted July 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 I am working on getting the correct TPMS sensors to work with these wheels, I am not sure exactly what is currently inside of these wheels except that they are 2013 which are not the same MHz as the earlier cars. These wheels have 2x valve stems per wheel. a normal valve stem, and a shortened, special made valve stem on the inner most diameter for your TPMS sensor. The special made stem is shortened because of the parking brake cable that attaches to the rear calipers. If a normal length valve stem is used on the TPMS sensor on the rear wheels, it will slowly cut into your parking brake cable with every revolution (speaking from experience). Talk to Jeremy at SPP. He knows the correct sensor you should have, as I am currently ordering some as well for my '13 SS. The shorter valve stem in the middle area of the wheel has to be short to clear big brake calipers, and allow for easier access to air the tire. So far I have bolted a front wheel on, and if it had a regular tall bolt together valve stem as is used on the TPMS, it would hit my Baer caliper. The rear/inner location on my wheels is a modified TPMS stem that has been plugged and on the end of it (inside the tire) is the TPMS sensor. It appears that this is the only function of that inner most hole, to insert some sort of a plug with a TPMS mounted sensor on the end, inside the tire. As for putting something tall in that inner hole, yes, it could definitely come in contact during tire revolutions, that is why Shelby modded/shortened an existing TPMS stem for that inner position. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby73 Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Interesting, looking forward to seeing the updated install also what stems and were to purchase, to make this work. I wonder why they used two stems and not just one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real_supersnake Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Interesting, looking forward to seeing the updated install also what stems and were to purchase, to make this work. I wonder why they used two stems and not just one. From what I understand, the TPMS sensor has to be installed to sit in the side wall of the wheel. One stem is on the inside of the wheel spokes and that is where you inflate the tires. The 2nd, shorter stem is on the inner edge of the wheel and has to be shortened in the rear to keep it from cutting into the parking brake cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby73 Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 I understand but why didn't they just use a short Tpms that is also valve stem like most wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real_supersnake Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 i guess for aesthetic reasons, the valve stems are inside the wheel spokes, but not too far so they can be reached from the outside of the wheel. A trade off, good looks versus common sense, or ease of use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted July 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Here is the reason for the two stem set up on the Hyperstangs...... Shown on the left is a Chrome bolt together stem that is very similar to what is installed just behind the spokes/center on the Hyperstang Super Snake wheel, on the right is an oem TPMS stem/sensor assy............ Here are the two side-by-side aligned at their mounting surfaces. Even though the oem TPMS may be considered short, it is tall in comparison to the S409 Milton chrome bolt together stem, sorry the picture is a little blurred............ Not the best close-up for a visual, but if a taller oem TPMS stem would have been installed instead of a shorter stem, it would have hit my big brake caliper on each revolution, it is that close...... ^^^^^^In the picture above, I am pretty sure that Hyperstang wheel was installed when I still had the original 14" Baer front rotors, since then I have installed the 15" rotor upgrade which has moved the caliper even closer (by 1/2") to the valve stem/wheel. So the goal with the Hyperstang wheels (or at least this style of HS wheel) is to have a clean look on the face of the wheel (no valve stem), but also have a somewhat easy access for air fill, which can be accessed just behind the spokes BUT...........they also have to have a TPMS provision for the applications that have TPMS, so the second (rear) hole gives provision for that second stem as a plug on a non-TPMS car or a TPMS holder for the TPMS cars. ^^^^^All of this being said, the valve stem has to rotated to a position where it is not in line with the caliper or there would be no room to install an air chuck for filling..............all the cost (or price) for a clean looking wheel face. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby73 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Well that seems dumb to have two valve stems, even if one was for TPMS. I mean most TPMS will have the vale stem plus sensor, so why have second valve stem? Ok well one could use a flush mount valve stem and would have zero chance of rubbing anything and a short TPMS. Or for that matter us with older GT500's could use two flush valve stem systems, and use the bands with the TPMS. Hhmm just a thought. Would give the ultimate clean look and have absolutely no chance of rubbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 From the above pic Robert, it appears you got your 2010 mirrors installed ? Are you happy??? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 From the above pic Robert, it appears you got your 2010 mirrors installed ? Are you happy??? Chris No, not on my 2008 yet. The 2010-up mirrors and the CF covers for them are still in boxes for a future project/install. <<<Maybe one day........... R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Well that seems dumb to have two valve stems, even if one was for TPMS. I mean most TPMS will have the vale stem plus sensor, so why have second valve stem? Ok well one could use a flush mount valve stem and would have zero chance of rubbing anything and a short TPMS. Or for that matter us with older GT500's could use two flush valve stem systems, and use the bands with the TPMS. Hhmm just a thought. Would give the ultimate clean look and have absolutely no chance of rubbing. I agree with you, believe me. It was odd to see two stems when I received those wheels. I had not notice the lack of a stem on the face when I bought them. Here is what is now available from Shelby for a short TPMS, but I don't see anything electronics related, nor do I see a lock nut that would thread on and hold this stem in place on the rim when the cap is removed?.......Is it just a holder for the sensor and the cap shown in the picture actually fastens this stem/holder in place? IDK?........... http://www.shelbystore.com/Wheel-Sensor-p/shorttpms.htm The center/spoke area of these 3-piece bolt together Hyperstang wheels is somewhat tall, so to get an air chuck on the stem it will require that the stem have some height (but not enough to hit the big brakes), a flush stem in this area would make it very difficult to air these rims. A flush stem on the inside may work, as long as it is TPMS, but filling from the rear/inner stem would require getting under the car. Below is a picture from a current thread on this forum which shows the valve stem just behind the spoke area. Like I said, without it sticking up, it would be hard to get an air chuck on it...........but it is also in line with the brake caliper. <<This is usually not such a big deal on the rear because the brakes are smaller in most cases, but on the front is where it gets tight.......... If someone made a short metal bolt-together stem that was also TPMS, that would be the answer to this, but I have not found that type of stem yet. I believe that bolt-together stems are preferred, especially in the area shown above, for ease of installation. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby73 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 These stems go in and when you want to fill air you take top cap off and screw the stem in fill, then unscrew stem, and screw cap on. They work well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 These stems go in and when you want to fill air you take top cap off and screw the stem in fill, then unscrew stem, and screw cap on. They work well Oh, ok, that is nice. I have looked at the flush mount stems, but I did not know they were also TPMS holders. Another question as it relates to TPMS...........Are the MHz on the earlier cars different from the MHz communicating in the newer Mustang TPMS? I have heard it is different. If it is different, are there band type TPMS sensors for the newer Mustangs with the correct MHz? <<<If not, the only option for the newer cars is a stem mount TPMS set-up, which brings us back to where we first started............ ----------------------------------------------------------- I looked back through my pictures and found this one showing the rear side of these Hyperstang wheels.............. ^^^^If there is a difference in the TPMS communication MHz, these wheels were originally installed on a 2013 Super Snake, so they would be the newer MHz sensors. The valve stem at the bottom and the TPMS "stub" 180 degrees at the top. Without pulling out one of these wheels and looking at the exact placement of the TPMS stub, I am pretty sure it is almost on a curved portion of the rim and not on a wide flat surface as is the case with the fill stem. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real_supersnake Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Without pulling out one of these wheels and looking at the exact placement of the TPMS stub, I am pretty sure it is almost on a curved portion of the rim and not on a wide flat surface as is the case with the fill stem. You are correct. The TPMS is on the stub stem on the top of your wheel in the picture. At least it is on my 2013 SS with the same wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 You are correct. The TPMS is on the stub stem on the top of your wheel in the picture. At least it is on my 2013 SS with the same wheels. So could the stem in the link below be used for a cleaner look and replace the modified/plugged oem stem that is currently installed? I looked at the TPMS stems on mine and they appear to be an oem stem that has been cut off and plugged in the middle. The pieces in the link below look like they could be a clean replacement for the same function, holding the TPMS sensor(s) ? I think? http://www.shelbystore.com/Wheel-Sensor-p/shorttpms.htm R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real_supersnake Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 So could the stem in the link below be used for a cleaner look and replace the modified/plugged oem stem that is currently installed? I looked at the TPMS stems on mine and they appear to be an oem stem that has been cut off and plugged in the middle. The pieces in the link below look like they could be a clean replacement for the same function, holding the TPMS sensor(s) ? I think? http://www.shelbystore.com/Wheel-Sensor-p/shorttpms.htm R When I first requested an replacement for the stub stem, SPP sent me the part in that link. Unfortunately, they had earlier installed the wrong TPMS with a longer stem. Finally they later sent me the correct stub stem in your link and the correct TPMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real_supersnake Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Correct TPMS: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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