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Looks like the standard GT wheels need to be upgraded. I am in between the 18" low gloss wheels for $155 or get the 20" wheels for $1295. The 20" wheels eliminates the spare tire which I prefer to get. Are the 18" low gloss black, hard to tell from the website?
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Probably the 20 inch wheels. I'd like to bump up to 275 width rubber in the back at least on these wheels in the future as I don't think the 18 inchers are wide enough for 275 safely.
 
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Probably the 20 inch wheels. I'd like to bump up to 275 width rubber in the back at least on these wheels in the future as I don't think the 18 inchers are wide enough for 275 safely.
Are you worried about not having a spare?
 

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These are the low gloss 18" wheels. I wish they were 19s but the style and the color is nice. I am a 5-spoke design person - easy to clean, classic looks.

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I am getting them on my Magnetic fastback GT Premium...
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These are the low gloss 18" wheels. I wish they were 19s but the style and the color is nice. I am a 5-spoke design person - easy to clean, classic looks.

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I am getting them on my Magnetic fastback GT Premium...
They look good on Magnetic. + you can order a spare. Is the low gloss color black?
 

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They look good on Magnetic. + you can order a spare. Is the low gloss color black?
It appears to be a silver-type color, definitely not black, from other photos of it that have been posted. I am presuming the finish that is on the competition orange car's wheels are what we will see in final production form. I did order a spare wheel and tire since this car will be a daily driver.
 
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I'd never pay extra for a factory wheel. They are heavy, boring and common. I'll buy from the aftermarket. Get some thing bigger, wider and lighter and that look unique.
So you would rather have chinese lightweight knock offs that crack when you hit a bump in the road. I rather have Ford quality :)
 
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It appears to be a silver-type color, definitely not black, from other photos of it that have been posted. I am presuming the finish that is on the competition orange car's wheels are what we will see in final production form. I did order a spare wheel and tire since this car will be a daily driver.
That's a funky silver, looks dark grey or black to me. I can't wait to see them on the lots.
 

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So you would rather have chinese lightweight knock offs that crack when you hit a bump in the road. I rather have Ford quality :)

I don't think he is buying crappy wheels, he's buying better than Ford quality :)
 

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I don't think he is buying crappy wheels, he's buying better than Ford quality :)
I would hope so, but majority of the after market rims are cheap knock offs. Been there done that. I like the low gloss rims but they may be a bit small.
 

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I would hope so, but majority of the after market rims are cheap knock offs.
This is true, many (most, probably) aftermarket wheels never are subjected to the same level of validation testing that OEMs do, and likely don't have the same sort of service life. If I were buying aftermarket, I'd probably stick something forged.

FYI - the term "knock-off" has a specific meaning when used regarding wheels, and is a very different meaning compared to what you meant to say.
 

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Are you worried about not having a spare?
I will acquire a spare and jack and ditch the compressor with sealant. Probably just order from Ford more than likely through parts.
 

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Damn is this car still using a prop rod? ugh.....
Yeah, and so does a $100K Nissan GTR. Let that one soak in a little... ;)

I have more to say on the subject, but it's way off topic. So I'll leave you with one word: Aftermarket. Ford has to throw those guys a few bones... :)
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