Boomer

Greetings Guys/Gals,

As you know, I have been contemplating these rims for a while, and I finally 2 weeks ago pulled the trigger.

Thanks to Jamie and Lance @ Eastgate Ford in Hamilton, ON
for doing an awsome job. I was going to say bangup job, but that wouldn't be appropriate for rims

Jamie's a huge stangnut and he did a terrific job mounting/balancing the rims/tires
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Ordered the Rims directly from AFS
Specs: 2005+ Mustang GT Black Chrome Bullitt replica Rim
18 x 9.0 Inch
Lug Pattern 5 - 4.5
Back Spacing 6.55
Offset +38
Centercaps included (although 99-04 Mustang centercaps fit which I used)

Ordered the Tires from Tire Rack
Specs: BFGoodrich G-Force KDW2s (or NewTread) 255/45ZR18
Uh that's about it for specs.

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I cannot explain to you how COOL they look in person!

Picture's do NOT capture the reflective/silver nature of this rim.
I LOVE this look.....

I've seen a lot of shots where the black chrome looks glossy black.
It's not really like that in person... on this rim I attribute that to the fact that there are really no flat spots...they are all curved ...

Took them for a spin...
More road noise and feel...but very tight.
It feels great to be back on a 255 (had them on my 02)
These tires GRIP... and coupled with my Ford Racing strut brace ...wow... she is PLANTED
Braking was a bit different..obviously....
as its a heavier car now by a bit.
I got rid of some weight (15lbs...) with the Borla exhaust.
I just gained those back at least with these tires ... hehe

Weighed in at 52lbs each,
and the stockers are between 45-48 from what I've read.

Questions or comments welcome....

Thanks for reading

burningman

nice rims.....
Man I'm hungry..think maybe some DEEP DISH pizza is in order

Galaxie

are you too lazy to mount them on the car?

Evil_Capri

Looking good!!

Boomer

Thread is now open

Galaxie

They look really good pete,

I can't wait to see them in person

Tres Wright

They look really great! The car would look even better lowered a little, is that in your future plans?

Boomer

We'll see.
I didn't plan on it, but it could use it.

Galaxie and I talked about his before,
how more rim/less rubber ... even though same size as before, just looks like the gap is bigger, when its really not.

Evil_Capri

Enjoy!

2005 Mustang V6

Those rims are awesome! I am going to call AFS tomorrow and finally order a set! Thanks for the pictures!

MSP

Boomer I never noticed you and I had the same color car! I bet your a Leo too huh?

LOL!! Sick Boomer!! It looks sick! Very nice taste you have there.. Between you and I, there is no better color than Windveil Blue.. Most may disagree, but you and I know the truth!

Boomer

I am actually a leo

But the colour itself, some get it, some don't....

I get bugged at work a lot, but when people see it in person,
their tone sometimes changes.

These rims just set the colour off too...

Is it wrong to just want to go out and look at the car for hours?

Next up, .... CDC Classic Chin spoiler

tech

Agreed, the wheels look sweet. I've had mine for about 7 months now and experienced some quality issues. I had a problem with the finish "darkening" on a couple of the wheels. They almost looked burnt. I had to send them back to be replaced. Not sure what caused it but keep an eye on them.

You should consider lowering. I dropped mine and inch and the wheels complement the car so much more now. Nice ride.

Donna

Congrats. Those look awesome on your car. Nice choice.

Boomer

Hey Tech,
Could they explain why the finish changed?
Normal occurance?

I'll keep an eye on it...but now you're scaring me

I did notice on the box though, that the rims were pretty much manufactured at different dates.
One unmarked, one in may, and 2 in nov of 05... so it wasn't like they were just made.

I'm wondering if you had some quality issues with some early builds or something. I don't know how long these rims have been around.

I'm just talking out loud...ignore me

MadMark

I bet they would look great on an alloy stang.

...trying to decide between these and black bullits for my black gt I have ordered.

Treadhead

Hey, count me in on the Windveil Blue club! I love this color and Boomer those wheels look great.

AFBLUE

It's about time Mr Wishy Washy!

Look's awesome

Original Sin

Hey Pete, BEAUTIFUL, can't wait to see 'em in person. You just can't beat the Bullitt design for "the look" and the BC finish just makes them all the better. Super choice.

Talk to ya soon - and Congrats !!! Mark

tech

No, they couldn't explain. They asked me if I park it on the street as dogs tend to pee on car wheels, which would have caused a tarnishing. I don't, so I threw that theory out the window. Here is a pic that I sent them. It may not be as noticable in the picture as it was in person.

I had a problem on my first delivery from AFS where the chrome was "running" or sagging in spots on two of the wheels, so I sent them back. The two they sent me back may be the ones that tarnished or the ones that didn't, I will never know.