I got new shoes .................... (grins)

[cactus_kid]

GT500 comes on 20" wheels. I looked at their cost shipped to me by one of our vendors. Ruled that out. Second choice was from Shelby America. Did not like what they had in 20". Thus, my choice to go with the XO forged, using the same offsets as the Shelby wheels. Sadly, yesterday was my sales peeps day off. He would have caught the issue with the offset right away. My fault was in letting the wheels and tires be mounted w/o him there. I've bought wheel/tire combos for the Bullitt, CA Special and, the ST Explorer from him and no issues. There were (are) other 20" choices available. I happen to like these.

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[JR369]

Sadly, the sun did not cooperate today, thus the light is flat.

Not that bad bro. Just order up a wide body kit.

 

[cactus_kid]

I will simply be happy to get the correct offset wheels on the rear so the tires do not stick out.

 

[galaxy]

I don't think anyone is even remotely criticizing your choice of 20" wheels. A blanket statement that the 500 comes with 20’s, or that any other car has 20’s, is not what any of us were getting at. I took it, for the most part, as helping or offering info on sizing and fitment in general; I know that's all my comments were ever intended to be. There's a huge group of 350’s around here running 20’s. The 20" wheel is not your problem. The diameter of a wheel is actually a very small factor in the overall fit and finish of a package. Offset is huge (as you have seen), and tire size (profile) is critical. Even if this next wheel comes in with a manageable offset, those tires are ridiculously tall for this application.

 

[Evil_E]

This is why I wouldn’t ever trust or buy wheels from DT. I knew this was going to be the case when they arrived. Even someone else said they would be shocked if the rims were correct when they arrived.
To me, there’s no learning curve here. Buy from experienced wheel vendors like Signature Wheels or Howey Industries and you’ll get the correct wheels the first time.
Of course DT is going to fix it, they’re obligated since they got it wrong. Personally, I would get my money back from DT and source rims from someone that knows what they are doing.

 

[cactus_kid]

DT refunded all funds spent. Damn TSW. They finally admitted their web site is way off. Back to the drawing board.

 

[lightrules]

DT refunded all funds spent. Damn TSW. They finally admitted their web site is way off. Back to the drawing board.

sorry man, but honestly probably all for the better. goes to show it aint easy just putting on any 20" wheel on this car. let us know what you end up going with...

 

[DrumReaper]

Might I suggest money well spent???

 

[09cs]

Might I suggest money well spent???

No kidding! those will look killer on a HEP! Seriously consider hitting up @50 Deep for some wheels

 

[cactus_kid]

TSW dropped the ball on this big time. Discount Tire rep even told the TSW csr that the wheels were for a current year GT350. The 10.5's clear the calipers w/o issue. Two finger clearance top of the tire to the fender well. Rear tires still stuck out beyond the lip of the rear fender. It is their offset. Shelby doesn't have 20" wheels for the GT350. 19" only. The car will stay on the OE 19" wheels. I'm over the idea of going to 20". When I wear this car out, I'll trade for a GT500 or whatever hi po Mustang Ford gives us in the S650.

 

[DrumReaper]

TSW dropped the ball on this big time. Discount Tire rep even told the TSW csr that the wheels were for a current year GT350. The 10.5's clear the calipers w/o issue. Two finger clearance top of the tire to the fender well. Rear tires still stuck out beyond the lip of the rear fender. It is their offset. Shelby doesn't have 20" wheels for the GT350. 19" only. The car will stay on the OE 19" wheels. I'm over the idea of going to 20". When I wear this car out, I'll trade for a GT500 or whatever hi po Mustang Ford gives us in the S650.

You’ll be buying regenerative compatible wheels then...

 

[cactus_kid]

Probably ...........

 

[Gray Area GT350]

Take your time, do your homework and you will be fine. Lots of good quality wheels out there. And don't give up on the 20" wheels. I saw these and I knew they were the right choice for me.

 

[cactus_kid]

Take your time, do your homework and you will be fine. Lots of good quality wheels out there. And don't give up on the 20" wheels. I saw these and I knew they were the right choice for me.

Very nice looking. Who makes them ?

 

[Gray Area GT350]

Very nice looking. Who makes them ?

Vossen VFS-10 20X11 Front and rear
Michelin tires 295/30ZR/20 in the front and 305/30ZR/20 in the rear

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