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Why don't you guys like the GT optional wheels

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Old 10/30/04, 12:40 AM
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Originally posted by Vet4Victory@October 29, 2004, 10:53 PM
Of course, its a matter of taste, and I thank Ford for the choice...

...but I prefer the optional GT wheels myself. The bullits look too much like last year holdovers. This car needs its own signature wheel.
actually, these are a different "bullitt" wheel...they're taken from the concept bullitt.
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I prefer the bullits because:

1: They look better to me
2: They are cheaper
3: There is a good chance I will get after market wheels so why spend extra for something I don't particularly care for.

To each his own.
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Where on this site is there a visual on the 18" wheel which is not currently available? Is it the same one used on the Mustang Concept vehicle?
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Originally posted by robair@October 29, 2004, 3:06 PM
By the way, did anyone else happen to catch the similarity of the "Concept/Upgrade 17" Wheels" to the Hubcaps on this 65 Stang? I was looking at this pic with my Mom and she actually said something about it at the same time I noticed It. Kinda Cool, But I still want Bullitts.


Actually, it's the rims on the V6 models that are styled after the hubcaps of the 65 and 66 mustangs. Just look at them, it's pretty obvious.
Sorry Man, But the 16" V6 Wheels, were designed after the Hallibrand Wheels I want on my 05. The Hallibrands were used on Shelbys, that's why Ford Designed these New 16" wheels to look like Hallibrands. It's kinda like the Bullitts Being Designed after Torque Thrusts, or the Mach 1 Wheels being designed after Magnum 500's.

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I like those 18 inch Fan Blade wheels in Greywolf's picture. They fill up the wheel well better then the 17's. And I like the BFG tires on em too.....
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well, if you like a wheel that looks like it was designed for an f-150 or, an explorer...............be my guest..........you will never get DROP DRAW REACTION with that wheel............... JUST MY OPINION!!!!!!!!!!!
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My Sentiments Exactly, akrebs1. They just look like a piece of Solid Alluminum with some Slots Cut into them, They actually remind me of the Old TRX wheels from the 80's you know what ones I'm talking about? They just don't have that Muscle Car Look to them to me, that the Bullitts do.

I do like the way the Fan Blades Look, but I can't see paying more ofr 18" tires for the rest of my life on this car, They're Gonna be Expensive!
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Originally posted by JZInternet@October 29, 2004, 7:27 AM



What about the other bullets with the spinners. No one ever talks about them or has them?

Jason
Jason, that's because you can't order the car built from the factory with the polished bullitts w/spinners. It's a dealer accessory item, and if you want them you will essentially have the wheels that the car was built with, and then have to purchase the polished ones in addition to (2 sets of wheels). Better off in the $$$ to just go aftermarket.....
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It appears alot of the dealers up here ordered their stock stangs with the optional wheels. Of all the people who have come in to the dealership, most preferrede the bullits.
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I like the pattern and style of all of the wheels including the V6 rims with the spinners. However, all the wheels, including the 17" Concept style rims and tires look too small on the new Mustang, especially when the car is leaning. I hope the 18" wheels will look better. I understand the show car with the 18" wheels was lowered(?) so the 18's may may still look small on a stock Mustang as well...
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thos 18" fanblades look so nice to me
Old 11/12/04, 05:26 PM
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Even though I have the premiums, I still prefer the bullits. The premiums have grown on me though. They aren't as bad in person.
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Mmmm 18s
Old 11/12/04, 05:36 PM
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It was the most agonizing of choices for me on my GT between the 'upgrade' and 'bullitts'. After going back and forth, I finally decided on the upgrade concepts. I just wanted a wheel that was more modern and flashy to go with the red leather interior. Now, if we could have had the car built with the fully polished bullitts and spinner, then I would have went this way.......but 2 sets of wheels is not an option for me to attain this. Some day I will go aftermarket wheels of my choice, but that's quite a ways down the road......
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I love the Bullit wheels on my Redfire, they seem to have that deep dish look, more so than the upgrades. :-D
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im stayin with the bullitts too
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