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Topic: Orig. styled steel wheels on a sn95??
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Amherst
Gearhead Posts: 255
From: Amherst, WI, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-16-2001 10:16 PM
   
I am looking for an origonal look for my car next summer, and was looking for some feed back from the M&M bunch. What I am thinking is this. A set of 15x10 Ford styled steel wheels in back, and 15x8's (or 7's) in the front, chrome of course. Stockton wheels http://www.stocktonwheel.com/oemwheels.htm has just the rims I am thinking about (check out site.) I wish I could paste a picture of those rims on a SN95, but for now I just have to visualize and take some feedback from the group. Are new trend perhaps?? Be honest...........
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32669
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-17-2001 08:49 AM
You mean these?  ------------------
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'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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Amherst
Gearhead Posts: 255
From: Amherst, WI, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-17-2001 09:26 AM
Those are the ones, but in chrome, with the proper backspacing. Big tall, wide 10 inchers in the back, with whatever size in front to complement. I know the standard size would look weird, but seeing that these are custom.......
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Stewart
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From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 10-17-2001 11:03 AM
Each person has their own style, likes, and dislikes. With that said, while I like the pattern and style of that wheel, I think putting a small 15" rim on a SN95 (or even a Fox Mustang for that matter) would look dreadful.Just my humble opinion. 15's are too small and would look very funny. Stewart
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Amherst
Gearhead Posts: 255
From: Amherst, WI, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-17-2001 11:13 AM
Point well taken. So you think looks wise, a 17" rim should be the minimum, whatever it may be? What size rims do the drag guys use when they stuff the rear wheel wells? Just looking for something unique!
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1177
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-17-2001 11:54 AM
Although I have no firsthand knowledge on this subject, I would check to make sure that the 15" rims would clear the brake calipers. Personally, I think its pretty tough to beat the OE Torque Thrusts for good looks.------------------
78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph
80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph
85 Mustang NHRA Stocker under construction, 302 5 speed
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Stewart
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From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 10-17-2001 12:10 PM
Yes. If I were changing rims, the smallest I would go would be 17's. Stewart
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 4765
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 11-13-2001 02:20 AM
nice to see we all agree.
Check some pictures of drag cars that have 15" rims. They look like silly 13" in those huge wheel openings. a 17" steel rim is waaaaaay too heavy to consider. Four of them probably adds 80lbs to the car.
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