Signature Wheel’s GT500 Adventures

[V00D00]

They feel like they are made of plastic when you pick them up. Very light. I have two sets, but because T wont (or hasn't yet) supplied engineered torque data, I won't use them on the track.

if they fit the 500 and Ts wheels.. ill gladly take a set off your hands.. dont think they make very good paperweights for you

 

[Tomster]

if they fit the 500 and Ts wheels.. ill gladly take a set off your hands.. dont think they make very good paperweights for you

They are on both sets of my signature SV902's. I am using them for street use.

 

[kilobravo]

They feel like they are made of plastic

Yessiree, Titanium is amazingly light. Who knows, maybe someone will come up with CF lugs. <grin>

But I get the desire for weight reduction even if it sounds silly to those who don't compete and I would think that two pounds per wheel would be a pretty good drop.

I just wasn't thrilled with how they might look...you know, being a waxer 'n all. :-)

 

[50 Deep]

Final Form

As I spend more time developing wheels continual growth occurs. In terms of track use and setups for the car I learned that you need to begin with the end in mind. This has evolved into a concept that I like to call Final Form. The goal here is to build the wheel and spec offsets knowing that future suspension changes are going to affect the end wheel fitment. When I lowered my GT350R and added the track spec camber I noticed it pulled the wheels inside the fenders quite a bit. Aesthetically I realized there was room to run a more aggressive fitment, and performance wise a wider wheel.


The GT500 setup seen here is our Brushed Bronze Tinted Signature Wheel Royal Series SV801. Built in a 20x11.5 square and rolling on a 315/30/20 at all four corners. Ultimately it is the most bad ass wheel we make with the 3D CNC work done to the spoke. In turn it is also one of the most expensive. With his wheel in particular the spokes are thicker in order to maintain the strength/stiffness needed to track the wheel hard. We had to build and destroy 10-12 of them in various sizes and concave profiles to get them through our testing and certification standards.


With the increased spoke thickness here compared to our Track Series a much more aggressive offset is needed. This helps get the wheel to a deep concave, and to provide adequate clearance for the rear brakes. After looking at the Ford Performance Track alignment specs I knew that in its final form the wheels are going to tuck slightly within the fenders and give it that true track car look and feel. The car currently sits with a fitment close to the OEM GT350R and looks hella aggressive. Next up is the track alignment this coming week, and hopefully a track day at Sonoma Raceway.


Enjoy the amazing photos by @J.Vizualz and excellent curves of @Amandaweirrr

 

[scottgt500]

Final Form

As I spend more time developing wheels continual growth occurs. In terms of track use and setups for the car I learned that you need to begin with the end in mind. This has evolved into a concept that I like to call Final Form. The goal here is to build the wheel and spec offsets knowing that future suspension changes are going to affect the end wheel fitment. When I lowered my GT350R and added the track spec camber I noticed it pulled the wheels inside the fenders quite a bit. Aesthetically I realized there was room to run a more aggressive fitment, and performance wise a wider wheel.


The GT500 setup seen here is our Brushed Bronze Tinted Signature Wheel Royal Series SV801. Built in a 20x11.5 square and rolling on a 315/30/20 at all four corners. Ultimately it is the most bad ass wheel we make with the 3D CNC work done to the spoke. In turn it is also one of the most expensive. With his wheel in particular the spokes are thicker in order to maintain the strength/stiffness needed to track the wheel hard. We had to build and destroy 10-12 of them in various sizes and concave profiles to get them through our testing and certification standards.


With the increased spoke thickness here compared to our Track Series a much more aggressive offset is needed. This helps get the wheel to a deep concave, and to provide adequate clearance for the rear brakes. After looking at the Ford Performance Track alignment specs I knew that in its final form the wheels are going to tuck slightly within the fenders and give it that true track car look and feel. The car currently sits with a fitment close to the OEM GT350R and looks hella aggressive. Next up is the track alignment this coming week, and hopefully a track day at Sonoma Raceway.


Enjoy the amazing photos by @J.Vizualz and excellent curves of @Amandaweirrr

Send me on a price on these...you sent me a price on another set a couple weeks ago...but these might be worth the money...price on square and regular base 500 widths...

Scott

 

[Tomster]

Final Form

As I spend more time developing wheels continual growth occurs. In terms of track use and setups for the car I learned that you need to begin with the end in mind. This has evolved into a concept that I like to call Final Form. The goal here is to build the wheel and spec offsets knowing that future suspension changes are going to affect the end wheel fitment. When I lowered my GT350R and added the track spec camber I noticed it pulled the wheels inside the fenders quite a bit. Aesthetically I realized there was room to run a more aggressive fitment, and performance wise a wider wheel.


The GT500 setup seen here is our Brushed Bronze Tinted Signature Wheel Royal Series SV801. Built in a 20x11.5 square and rolling on a 315/30/20 at all four corners. Ultimately it is the most bad ass wheel we make with the 3D CNC work done to the spoke. In turn it is also one of the most expensive. With his wheel in particular the spokes are thicker in order to maintain the strength/stiffness needed to track the wheel hard. We had to build and destroy 10-12 of them in various sizes and concave profiles to get them through our testing and certification standards.


With the increased spoke thickness here compared to our Track Series a much more aggressive offset is needed. This helps get the wheel to a deep concave, and to provide adequate clearance for the rear brakes. After looking at the Ford Performance Track alignment specs I knew that in its final form the wheels are going to tuck slightly within the fenders and give it that true track car look and feel. The car currently sits with a fitment close to the OEM GT350R and looks hella aggressive. Next up is the track alignment this coming week, and hopefully a track day at Sonoma Raceway.


Enjoy the amazing photos by @J.Vizualz and excellent curves of @Amandaweirrr

Very Nice.....

And the car isn't bad either.

Question.... Did you let her drive?

 

[kilobravo]

MAN, that car looks good and she ain't bad either. <smiling>

Seriously Terrance, great shots although I'm not sure why Visualz (however you spell it,) used portrait mode for all of them while only one, maybe two called for it. He did use a very good lens, though.

I love those wheels, amigo but damn, they'd be a bitch to keep clean in all those holes. Can you make a set without them?

 

[marklboris]

id like black, but they dont have to be, im more interested in weight savings lol. anyone know OEM lug weight? the coyote section says 12oz per. if thats true, can save 2l+bs per wheel, rotational, and centered...

yes, ive read the contingencies with TI lugs, yes, im still gonna do them

When I ordered my wheels from Terrance, he told me he would be able to supply the titanium lug nuts so I'm going with his. He also said they are developing some black caps that go over the lugs.

 

[V00D00]

When I ordered my wheels from Terrance, he told me he would be able to supply the titanium lug nuts so I'm going with his. He also said they are developing some black caps that go over the lugs.

Ahh, i remember that, i dont recall if i opted for those at the time lol

 

[50 Deep]

MAN, that car looks good and she ain't bad either. <smiling>

Seriously Terrance, great shots although I'm not sure why Visualz (however you spell it,) used portrait mode for all of them while only one, maybe two called for it. He did use a very good lens, though.

I love those wheels, amigo but damn, they'd be a bitch to keep clean in all those holes. Can you make a set without them?

Most of the shots are done with social media posting in mind, hence the portrait. I have some landscape versions also.

The pocketing in the spokes tend to keep themselves clean due to the airflow, but ceramic coating works wonders. The pockets are big enough that you can easily poke your wash mit in there without any fuss. If you wanted that look without the pockets then the SV702 is your wheel

When I ordered my wheels from Terrance, he told me he would be able to supply the titanium lug nuts so I'm going with his. He also said they are developing some black caps that go over the lugs.

Oh yeah, you will love them. Should have the next batch going into production by end of this month.

Ahh, i remember that, i dont recall if i opted for those at the time lol

Not yet, but I will be posting up some info to see who wants in soon.

 

[50 Deep]

id like black, but they dont have to be, im more interested in weight savings lol. anyone know OEM lug weight? the coyote section says 12oz per. if thats true, can save 2l+bs per wheel, rotational, and centered...

yes, ive read the contingencies with TI lugs, yes, im still gonna do them

Here is some data on the lug nut weights. They are specifically designed to sit at the same depth front to rear, and therefore have a specific length for the front and rear.

On the last picture the other 5 lug nuts are hidden in the back

Some pics of the custom caps still in development.

 

[50 Deep]

Cool opportunity to work with Jacob Doty and do a quick highlight of my GT500. Some of his thoughts and ideas mixed in.

 

[Jmeo]

Man, even the lug nuts are spectacular

 

[kilobravo]

They ARE nice, that's for sure, Jaime.

 

[gfcobra04]

The lug nuts are open ended?
You cover the ends with the caps?
What are the caps made of?
Thanks