Custom wheels that don't look custom?

[EngineerDave]

So I currently have the 18x8 Premium wheels on my GT. I actually really like the way they look on the car, and there's a huge price difference between tires when you go up to 19's and 20s, so that's an added plus. Now I would love some 18x10s on the rear wheels... Idealy I would prefer to purchase my exact wheels, 2" wider and keep the front wheels the same without changing the look of the car.

Does anyone make replicas of the stock wheels in different widths? Should I just have some custom made? My dealership that does the maintenance on the car said they could fab me some, or supposedly stretch my existing wheels to get the size I want on the rear. The plan for the car is a series of upgrades, where the car appears 100% stock, while fully enjoying some of the underhood mods I have planned, and right now the stock setup seems to be at it's limits while the car is stock.

I've obviously got a bit of time before I need a solution, since these tires only have 3k on them now, but I was just curious if someone out there specializes in this sort of thing that I should look at.

Thanks guys!

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[IvanCRF]

Look at post #67.

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13783&page=4

I would love to do this to my foundry wheels, but increased weight deters me.

 

[PRG3k]

Oewheelsllc.com

Just bought a set of GT PP wheels in 18x9 from them for 600 shipped to my door. Not bad. Should have them on by the end of the week.

With those in a Steeda drop I think the car will look great.


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[EngineerDave]

Oewheelsllc.com

Just bought a set of GT PP wheels in 18x9 from them for 600 shipped to my door. Not bad. Should have them on by the end of the week.

With those in a Steeda drop I think the car will look great.


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This is what I found:

http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3...eel-Gunmetal-Machined-Face-18x10#.VWdCHs9VhBc

Looks pretty close to my premium wheels! Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Ashpian]

There are some places that can widen your factory wheels. I don't know what that does for balancing and all that but it is possible.

 

[PRG3k]

This is what I found:



http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3...eel-Gunmetal-Machined-Face-18x10#.VWdCHs9VhBc



Looks pretty close to my premium wheels! Thanks for the suggestion!

They don't have any test cars for the 2015 Mustang yet so they assured me that they could not guarantee fitment. But I have base brakes so I don't see a problem. And they told me they would waive the restocking fee just in case. Not sure about the GT brakes though.

Granted these are knockoffs so they will be heavy, and lower manufactured quality but those prices are pretty great


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[EngineerDave]

They don't have any test cars for the 2015 Mustang yet so they assured me that they could not guarantee fitment. But I have base brakes so I don't see a problem. And they told me they would waive the restocking fee just in case. Not sure about the GT brakes though.

Granted these are knockoffs so they will be heavy, and lower manufactured quality but those prices are pretty great


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They are going to be going on just the rear so the extra weight doesn't bother me, as long as they look just like the front wheels once the cap insert goes in I'll be happy.

 

[PRG3k]

Just installed mine today. No fitment issues.
Front center caps will not fit. The rear caps from the aftermarket wheel fit but the oem Fords do not. They look to be a slightly larger diameter and deeper than stock


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[thebayareapimp]

Just installed mine today. No fitment issues.
Front center caps will not fit. The rear caps from the aftermarket wheel fit but the oem Fords do not. They look to be a slightly larger diameter and deeper than stock


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They don't look right man. The look off . They look tucked into ur wheel well. Doesn't look good bro


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[PRG3k]

I disagree but thanks!


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[EngineerDave]

Just installed mine today. No fitment issues.
Front center caps will not fit. The rear caps from the aftermarket wheel fit but the oem Fords do not. They look to be a slightly larger diameter and deeper than stock


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Did you do a 4 wheel swap? I was hoping to see how close to the premium wheels they could get, but it seems you went with all black. I wonder if they'll end up offering a center cap that fits...

 

[POOPonYOU]

Looks good to me. Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

 

[PRG3k]

Did you do a 4 wheel swap? I was hoping to see how close to the premium wheels they could get, but it seems you went with all black. I wonder if they'll end up offering a center cap that fits...

Yes all 4. I'm not sure but I don't think they have the premium wheels yet. They do have the 20" wheels downsized to 18" but I'm not too sure how they'll look that small.


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