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Hello,

I am very close to buying a set of the raw aluminum CS21 wheels for my 2017 but wanted to see if anyone can provide some feedback based on their experiences with them. Specifically can you tell me about quality of finish and fit? I read there is very little caliper clearance and some people use spacers . Is that the case or is the fit fine?

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I have them mounted but no spacers. Have not heard of spacers and don't know how they would alter the clearence. They are a close fit but so far have not had any issues. Space between caliper and barrel is half the thickness of the wheel weights.. Very happy with the finish on them and the raw look is different. I get a lot of positive remarks on the look of them.

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I have them mounted but no spacers. Have not heard of spacers and don't know how they would alter the clearence. They are a close fit but so far have not had any issues. Space between caliper and barrel is half the thickness of the wheel weights.. Very happy with the finish on them and the raw look is different. I get a lot of positive remarks on the look of them.

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Very similar clearance compared to 6GR wheels. Sooner or later a small pebble will get lodged in there and what will happen is a score in the wheel barrel and the caliper. It happened to me and as long as you don't care about the cosmetic damage, it's not a problem.

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I have a score mark on my stock wheels from a stone so Just have to deal with it if it happens. Yes,
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Good looking wheel. Fit is close but good value for the money.

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I don't, but the barrel is not stepped and everything else is the same except for stud length as far as I know between the 350 and the 350R. Shelby wheel site says it fits 350 and 350R, So clearence should be same I would think.
 

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anyway i like the cs21 a lot. if i go with it, cant decide bw the raw or the tint for a black R. thots? i know it's subjective too. also thought about powder coating it gloss black locally. yeah i'm a gloss black homer. got 3 wheel sets...all gloss black :) maybe i should diversify...
 

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Tough question, thats a personal preference for sure but the powder coating is always an option.
I looked at as many pics as I could to decide. Google it as there is a pic of a black with raw finish on line. Site won't let me upload it for some reason.
 
 




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