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Saleen Rims And Lowering On Otherwise Stock Car

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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 08:32 AM
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There's pictures of a car from a guy from Germany that put Saleen lowering and wheels on his otherwise stock 05 on Mustangworld:

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/News/select3240.htm

Too big imo. I like the spoiler delete though!
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 08:47 AM
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Just not a fan of those wheels ... although, looking forward to seeing the mirror mod
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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What size are those rims? 20s or bigger?
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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I'm undecided on those wheels on an otherwise stock Mustang. The size is the problem, not the style. I'm just not used to seeing that large of a wheel on a Mustang. It doesn't look bad though. Just different.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 11:03 AM
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Sweet looking wheels !!!!!!!
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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I think at 20", they look a little too bling-bling for my taste. I like the design overall and would look at it seriously if it was 18 or 19" diameter.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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looks a bit too big to me too. maybe an inch or two smaller would look good
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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Not a bad looking wheel, just not my style. The ride height is perfect, though - very little gap, but not "slammed".
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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I think those are 22s.. right
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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Originally posted by Galaxie@January 31, 2005, 2:42 PM
I think at 20", they look a little too bling-bling for my taste. I like the design overall and would look at it seriously if it was 18 or 19" diameter.
Me too. I would not go bigger than 18's IMO.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 03:34 PM
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I love the saleen wheels but I want them in grey not chrome...I think they just look so much better in grey the chrome in that size is just a bit too much
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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looks 4x4 with those wheels
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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I think that 18" are to small for this car. With 18" rims tires are to thick. Looks like balloons. I think that 20" are the best for this car because rims are not to big and tires are perfect looking. 19" are also a good choice.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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19's and an inch lower...perfect combination IMO
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 05:34 PM
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Don't like it. Too much wheel, not enough tire. The rubber-band tire look does not say Mustang to me but that's because I have been driving them since 1973 and look at it differently than many of you do. But isn't it great to have so many choices?
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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They look a little bit like SUV wheels but I have seen worse.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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To each there own.

But, I think it looks like a hotwheel.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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This car was definately made for 19-20 inch wheels. Dont believe me, look at the BFgoodrich ad for the new mustang, ya know, the one with the blue mustang and 5.0 doing a wheel stand in the back. I believe those wheels are 20's. But....each to his own and i definately doing think you have to take the Nurburgring approach with this car. I think that this members car looks very nice.

Jason
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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Originally posted by Hellcat6@January 31, 2005, 6:37 PM
Don't like it. Too much wheel, not enough tire. The rubber-band tire look does not say Mustang to me but that's because I have been driving them since 1973 and look at it differently than many of you do. But isn't it great to have so many choices?

I agree


Those rims = :notnice:
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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They make thousands of Wheels for a reason, so have fun!
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