Shelby CS3 better than PP2?

[Ericc B]

Should a 10mm spacer fix the gap?

It would fix the gap indeed, but when spending $$$ on new 20's you don't wanna have to use a spacer. Plus they add unsprung weight and with a 10mm you need to replace the studs as well.

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[CSWC]

I absolutely love the CS3 design but the front ET really is a missed opportunity. Now they just sit like every generic aftermarket wheel. With ET30 you would have hit the perfect sweet spot between stance, neutral steering and not sticking out like the PP2 wheels.

Offering alternative offsets for the front wheels isn't completely out of the question and a discussion we're having internally. The thought behind the ET40 was ensuring the wheel would fit well, regardless of the customer's suspension setup. It was a safe decision that we feel didn't compromise the appearance of the wheels on the car. As Code suggested, running a spacer would not be out of the question for those looking to push the wheels out a bit further, though obviously not ideal. While it's impossible to please everyone 100% of the time, we are always more than happy to hear people's input and adapt as we move forward. If the CS3 does well for us, it's likely that you'll be seeing additional offsets and finishes down the road.

 

[Ericc B]

If the CS3 does well for us, it's likely that you'll be seeing additional offsets and finishes down the road.

That's good to hear. I'd be your first customer for a set with front ET30 in that beautiful silver.

 

[jefffrot]

Offering alternative offsets for the front wheels isn't completely out of the question and a discussion we're having internally. The thought behind the ET40 was ensuring the wheel would fit well, regardless of the customer's suspension setup. It was a safe decision that we feel didn't compromise the appearance of the wheels on the car. As Code suggested, running a spacer would not be out of the question for those looking to push the wheels out a bit further, though obviously not ideal. While it's impossible to please everyone 100% of the time, we are always more than happy to hear people's input and adapt as we move forward. If the CS3 does well for us, it's likely that you'll be seeing additional offsets and finishes down the road.

Any plans on doing these in 19”?

 

[CSWC]

Any plans on doing these in 19”?

There's always a possibility, but no current plan to offer the CS3 as a 19" wheel. We are releasing our first forged CSWC wheel in November for the GT350 and it will be a 19" wheel, so if that does well for us, I believe there could be a solid case for doing more in the future and in non-GT350 fitments.

Here's a shot of that wheel:

 

[qwiknotch]

For the CS3 front wheels I'd say quite a bit more conservative fitment. They are 9.5 with ET40 which gives you only 11 millimeters over the PP1 wheel (9J with ET45). The ET on the CS3 front wheels should have been 30, not 40. Now they still look too much tucked in, especially compared to the rears which are 21 millimeters more out and sit perfectly. A second negative side effect of pushing the wheels out 11mm front and 21mm rear is increased understeer.

I absolutely love the CS3 design but the front ET really is a missed opportunity. Now they just sit like every generic aftermarket wheel. With ET30 you would have hit the perfect sweet spot between stance, neutral steering and not sticking out like the PP2 wheels.

What gap are you referring to?
I have seen the pp2 cars in person as well as cars with 305s all around and I personally like my 275/305 stagger with Baer 15" fronts better than the pp2 cars

 

[qwiknotch]

Couple more shots of it Steeda dual rate 3/4" drop with their shocks and struts and almost every other part they offer. 15" big brake kit. They sit a little farther out tham they did with the stock brakes
The last pic is with stock brakes

 

[NightmareMoon]

Find another 10.5” front wheel to compare the PP2 wheel to (or at least a 305 fitment tire). Comparisons to 9.5” fronts are missing the point, no matter the spoke design or weight savings.

I do wish Ford would give us stronger lighter wheels for something like the PP2 tho. They clearly understand cause the GT350R and Ford GT get carbon wheels.

 

[TPinBC]

I voted PP2, but then I'm a little biased. Love the color of the PP2. They just don't show the brake dust. I don't mind the stance/poke at all. Switched the SC2's to Bridgestones and it's solved the issues of throwing debris down the side of the car. Those SC2's are some soft sticky tires.

Silver Bullitt, can you please tell me what size and model Bridgestone you got? I just picked up my PP2 yesterday and want another set of tires and wheels for seasonal use. In NJ and would like you use the car in the colder months.

I voted PP2, but then I'm a little biased. Love the color of the PP2. They just don't show the brake dust. I don't mind the stance/poke at all. Switched the SC2's to Bridgestones and it's solved the issues of throwing debris down the side of the car. Those SC2's are some soft sticky tires.

 

[samd1351]

I think these look better and weigh less than stock PP2 wheels. Got them from CJPP. What do you guys think? My PP1 wheels packed with Pirelli PZeros are for sale but no ones interested.

Are the PP1 wheels the 5 spoke? Shoot me a pic, I might be interested.

 

[Code]

Are the PP1 wheels the 5 spoke? Shoot me a pic, I might be interested.

They're multi-spoke staggered, here's some photos with them on they've been off since 780 miles when I got the new CS-3's

 

[samd1351]

They're multi-spoke staggered, here's some photos with them on they've been off since 780 miles when I got the new CS-3's

I've got those in the nickel luster. I'm kind of looking for the new PP1 5 spoke ones. Man I hate cleaning these..

 

[Hakon]

By the

Shelby cs3 . Are you missing wheel centering or aluminum rims? to install on the Mustang hub ...

 

[Pureiron]

I may post my black CS-3's if someone is interested? New rubber on all 4. Ceramic coated b4 mounting and they have about 500 miles on them.

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