I ordered 18" Foundry wheels on my base Ecoboost. I then bought some 18" wheels off a base GT (same as Ecoboost Premium). 17" wheels look a little too small on the S550 in my opinion, although winter tires are a fair bit cheaper in the smaller size. As I'll be using the winter wheels from...
I bought some base GT/Ecoboost Premium split spoke 18in wheels off a member of the forum, and fitted winter tires (Michelin X-Ice Xi3). Not the cheapest way, as TireRack had 17in wheels and tires for less...
The winter rubber is also better on cold roads, but I haven't had chance to test them...
I like the lack of badging, but given a choice I'd look for something similar to the Saab 9-5 2.3t badge, or one like the Lincoln MKC but with RWD rather than AWD...
I designed and programmed the control systems on the 1200 robotic riveting machines putting together the new P552 F-150 (and also the ones riveting the 2015 Mustang hood).
I'd have loved my new Ecoboost Mustang to have more aluminum - as would the company I work for, but what Ford did on the...
Just a quick picture of my base Ecoboost Mustang, with its winter tires which are mounted on a set of base GT (Ecoboost Premium) wheels I picked up off the forum. I'm using 235/50R18 Michelin X-Ice3 tires.
I now need to change my avatar until the spring...
Here are the old wheels for reference.
Finally managed to install 235/50R18 Michelin X-Ice3 on the rims... Seems more planted in sub 40deg weather, and should handle the snow/ice better! Like the look of the split spoke alloys - more GT than sports car - but I still think the Foundry alloys are my favorite 18" OEM rim.
Having seen the wheels on the car when I picked up the 18in OEM wheels (which get winter rubber tomorrow), I have to complement you on your choice of wheel, they suit to car, and the drop in unsprung weight should give a nice performance upgrade.
Thanks for the offer. I'm currently working on a deal for the 18" EB Premium style wheels - as much as I like the Foundry alloys...
I couldn't offer much for a third set - $750, which is less a than they're worth at the moment.
I would think it would be quite common. They're more interested in increasing the resale value, and also the up sell at the lot...
I nearly went for the 51A package V6 over my base Ecoboost with the same wheels, it was a very hard choice!
The biggest surprise has been how well the base Ecoboost preforms on the all season tires on the slippery conditions in Michigan at the moment. It's not full on snow (yet), but my previous car would have struggled with the same conditions.
Also, I've been pleasantly surprised by how nice the...
I was thinking of doing the same on my Ingot Silver Ecoboost. The only concern that I have is that the roof where it meets the front windshield is slightly narrower than the glass which spoils the unified look of the continuation of the front glass into the rear.
I was looking at using gloss...
Before I buy from Tire Rack or similar, I thought I'd check out the availability of OEM 18 inch or even 17 inch wheels, that people have taken off while upgrading, to mount winter tires.
I have a base Ecoboost with the 18 inch Foundry alloys, but I need winter tires as it's a daily driver. I...
You'll love Ingot Silver. If it weren't for the fact that I have just had a Magnetic shade care for the last 12 years I may have gone Magnetic, but I also went Ingot... It's stunning in the metal.