NYNY53

OK chrome works for me also, but I still like the bullits, even DD But these would work well on your beauty Bill

TacoBill

I'd like to run a staggered fitment since I'm too lazy to rotate anyway.

255's up front, 285's out back.



I'm guessing ~$2200 for everything (wheels plus tires). Guess beauty has its price.

habu

I'm gonna need a bib.

$2200 !!! That's almost half a blower

TacoBill

This will blow you away...

It'll run you ~$7000 for the Whipple n' Wheels!!!

TacoBill

Response from Carroll Shelby wheels about the CS69's...

Bill,
The release date for the CS-69 is the end of August, the wheel will be offered as an 18 x 9.5 same size as the GT 500 wheel. Please refer to our web-site www.carrollshelbywheels.com and click on the CS-56 wheel. This wheel is shown as an 18 x 9.5 same as the soon to come CS-69. If you’re planning to do a staggered fitment with tires, click on wheel specs at the bottom of the CS-56 page and you’ll see the recommended tire size front & rear for that size wheel.





255/45ZR18"

285/40ZR18"

kh765

Wahoo!

I get on today to see Bill talking about getting Shelby CS 69s. That sounds awesome. They might be expensive, but I think they are worth the $$$. They are some of my favorite wheels.

TacoBill

There's a dealer on ebay selling new 20" CS69's for $1225 including shipping (for a set of 4). I'm hoping the 18's will be a bit cheaper.

OKCMustangGT

Ok, I am obviously in the minority, but here goes my opinion anyway.

CS69s = Mach 1 Look
(Bill your car looks nothing like a Mach 1, so I say ) Would look sick on Tom's though.

Not for sure why you want to change your wheels anyway, yours look great.
(Trying to do something different ?? need different rims for the meat you want to wrap them in ??)

20s don't look bad on these cars at all. Anything over 20" is too big.
(This coming from a guy who is NOT a 20" fan normally)

TacoBill

I agree with you Daryl.. to a point. The other 2 finishes that the CS69's come in have the 5-spokes highlighted and do very much look like the 03/04 Mach 1 wheel pattern. However, in full chrome, it takes on a 'wider' appearance versus the skinny spoke design.

I absolutely love the design of the factory 18" Bullitts (that's why I ordered them), but now, I'm more interested in running wider tires.

NYNY53

I also agree with Daryl to a point. I know if they have the right width rims in what you have now Bill you would be all over them as would many I think. I really like what you have now, really like them but I also know you want wide. Wide load Bill

TacoBill

You're a 100% right. If Ford Racing offered my exact wheels in a 9.5" or 10" wide version, there would be 2 less pages in this thread.

NYNY53

So true but hey it builds up post count for the best thead at TMS

TacoBill

Good new...

Just got informed that my Coast DS just arrived.

I'll try and take a few pics later today and post them up.


btw, I tried the Zaino Z-10 for the first time yesterday. Was a little nervous from Tom's results with it when he wiped some of the Crimson Red dye from his leather! But, all was good for me. Has a nice leather smell too.

LEO_06GT

Why not just run 255's all the way around and call it a day? Tom's got 255's and they don't look wimpy.

TacoBill

To me, there's hardly a difference between my current 235's to the 255's. Kinda like going from 3.31's to 3.55's... yes, it's a difference, but not enough to go through the bother of changing it.

Like the gears, I'm going BIG!

NYNY53

Big gears, big tires, big head...................errr semi big head You left yourself open for that Bill

pville piper

And we all know bigger is better.

If anybody is interested my trip So Cal and Vegas is fleshing out...
Looks like we will fly into San Diego Friday, October 12th and get in about 9 pm... spend 2 days in San Diego, Drive to LA Sunday night, stay in Long Beach Sunday night on the Queen Mary, then drive to Big Bear Lake Resort Monday night, Drive to Las Vegas Tuesday Morning, work the show Tuesday afternoon thru Wednesday night, stay Thursday and travel home Friday morning.
The wife really wants to go to the San Diego Zoo so that is a must do, other than that things are open and maybe I can get together with some of the So Cal bunch here. It'd be great to see the cars and meet ya'll all if possible.
Maybe you can help me out Leo as I am not too familiar with San Diego. Is there anywhere’s you wouldn't stay in the San Diego area?

LEO_06GT

East County, National City, Imperial Beach, Lemon grove, Spring Valley. You'll be fine as I'm sure you'll be getting a hotel in either Point Loma, Fashion Valley, Mission Valley. If you stay in either of those you'll be within 10 mins of my place.

FYI Sunday Oct 14 is the San Diego Mustangs Club car show "Mustangs at the bay". Bill's supposed to be coming down for that show and maybe the rest of the Socal guys will come down. Worst case scenario I'll be the only one there so make sure to stop by.

TacoBill

Okay Phil, you got me.



Dang John, that all sounds like work more than a vacation!

I'm sory, but you're in for it at the SD Zoo.
Hills galore that you gotta walk up, stinky smell, unruly kids, overpriced burgers and water bottles...

Sea World is better, doesn't have hills or animal poop.

TacoBill

For those interested in entering.. Download the registration form

I'm pretty sure I'll be able to make it down to this show with Leo.

Brian, you in?