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Cragar's or Bullits?

Old Feb 17, 2005 | 09:08 AM
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Originally posted by Import-Slaya+February 16, 2005, 10:58 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Import-Slaya @ February 16, 2005, 10:58 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Zc527@February 13, 2005, 9:45 PM
deep dish 18" chrome bullitts

Absolutely! Here's a chop someone did a while ago that shows them.

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And here's a picture of someone's car (can't remember if it was from here or stangnet) with them. Yes, I have a black GT on order and will be putting chrome bullits on it.

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Do you have any more pics of that black car with the chrome bullitts? I'd love to see a better shot from the side or rear.
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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Originally posted by My Blue Heaven@January 28, 2005, 7:56 PM
I'm going to get some 18x9's for summer and can't make up my mind between Cragar's or chrome Bullitts. I grew up lusting after Cragar's but I can't see that much difference between them and the Chrome Bullits. Fit will be a big factor but what do you think of the Cragar S/S?
I like both the Cragars and the Machs, can't decide which I want to go with
But here are some quick and dirty chops I did to see what they look like on my car.
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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I Like the Crager SS in those pictures. My Prefernce is for the Crager SS with Pony Spinners. Any Opinions?
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 10:38 AM
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Originally posted by btrokc+February 15, 2005, 9:19 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(btrokc @ February 15, 2005, 9:19 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
Originally posted by smitty@February 15, 2005, 11:54 AM
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I'm going to get some 18x9's for summer and can't make up my mind between Cragar's or chrome Bullitts. I grew up lusting after Cragar's but I can't see that much difference between them and the Chrome Bullits. Fit will be a big factor but what do you think of the Cragar S/S?


I will be putting the cragar ss from weld wheels on at some point in the 18x9 size. I would post the link, but I haven't walked that learning curve yet. Just go to the weld wheels site.

The advantage I see in these wheels is the potential for a lighter wheel/tire package. They are a forged aluminum wheel, so not only will they be lighter, but stronger as well. This should enhance handling and I just think the cragar ss wheel fits perfectly with the retro theme.

They are expensive, but worth the money IMO.
Did you get the Cragars. I am thinking about doing the same but will go with 17X8 and 17X9s.
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No, haven't even gotten the car yet. Just planning ahead as so many of us do. B)
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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MACHS those things are HOT my $.02
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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Originally posted by Dan+February 17, 2005, 10:11 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Dan @ February 17, 2005, 10:11 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
Originally posted by Import-Slaya@February 16, 2005, 10:58 PM
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deep dish 18" chrome bullitts



Absolutely! Here's a chop someone did a while ago that shows them.

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And here's a picture of someone's car (can't remember if it was from here or stangnet) with them. Yes, I have a black GT on order and will be putting chrome bullits on it.

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Do you have any more pics of that black car with the chrome bullitts? I'd love to see a better shot from the side or rear.
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Unfortunately, no. I'd love to see a full side shot, too.
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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I've been planning on cragars and thinking 17x8" up front and 18x9" rear. It will be a bit as my car isn't here yet and I'm still saving up for the tag, <_<
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 08:57 AM
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Christopher, I have a set of those crager ss rims on my explorer and like someone said earlier they are made by weld. If you get them get them locally not mail order chances are at least 1 out of the four will be out of round. This is what i ran into and its a big pain to send rims back and hope you get a good replacement. I have bullits on my 05 and love them i would say go with them.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 09:18 AM
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Originally posted by btrokc+February 16, 2005, 9:10 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(btrokc @ February 16, 2005, 9:10 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-bassinbc@February 13, 2005, 11:07 PM
American Racing Torque Thrusts. Those are what I will be getting in 18-9". Unless some other wheel catches my eye :bang:

Have you priced them. I was told they were special order and would be over $400 a wheel.
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I ordered a set and with spinners they cost $3500.00 US with BFGoodrich tires.
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 10:46 PM
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DUDE THE CRAGARS LOOK GREAT...All you need on that black car is a cdc chin spoiler and ducktail and that car would rock like 1969
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 04:37 AM
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Originally posted by adrenalin+February 18, 2005, 11:21 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(adrenalin @ February 18, 2005, 11:21 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
Originally posted by btrokc@February 16, 2005, 9:10 PM
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American Racing Torque Thrusts. Those are what I will be getting in 18-9". Unless some other wheel catches my eye :bang:



Have you priced them. I was told they were special order and would be over $400 a wheel.
I ordered a set and with spinners they cost $3500.00 US with BFGoodrich tires.
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Can you give the specs on those Torque Thrusts. Did you take all the measurments yourself or did AR or the wheel shop know what to order? I would like to put 255/45/18 on a 9.5" rim front, 285/40/18 on a 11" rim rear. The rear rims are wide because I might want to upgrade to 305's in the future. I also want them to be deep dish, but not stick-out past the fenders... so the backspace, offset and brake clearances are critical. Can you tell me your specs please.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 07:37 AM
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Here's a pic of my Torch Red with Chrome Bullits -- may give you an idea. These are 17".
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 08:58 AM
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Nice pic. I was thinking 18's in chrome bullits, but after seeing this pic my mind is changing.

I think I'm in the minority here, but I actually really like the look of 17's on this car. A little more sidewall fits the retro theme better.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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Originally posted by Import-Slaya@February 19, 2005, 10:01 AM
Nice pic. I was thinking 18's in chrome bullits, but after seeing this pic my mind is changing.

I think I'm in the minority here, but I actually really like the look of 17's on this car. A little more sidewall fits the retro theme better.
I agree about the sidewall adding to the retro theme, but with the width I was looking for on 17 inch I still end up with a lower profile.

Another thing I've noticed, and it might just be me, but it seems that the 17's fill up the front much more than the rear. I've been thinking about going with an 18 inch rear and a 17 inch lower profile front. I'm wanting to get that jacked up rear look to it without having to actually change springs and what not.

For wheels I'm looking at 9 inch width for front and 10.5 for the back, and if I wanna go 18inch I will probably have to go bullets cuz I've yet to find the Mach's in 18 inch sizes. I also like the Machs that are just chrome faced, but still have the black accents, though I'd take them in all chrome.

In the end I'm probably going to put the P's back on the rims I have, drive them over the summer and hope that some more options come out for the car over the next year.

Chris
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 09:56 AM
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Originally posted by Foxbat@February 19, 2005, 10:40 AM
Here's a pic of my Torch Red with Chrome Bullits -- may give you an idea. These are 17".
Looks good Kev! Did you order from Ford Parts?
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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Originally posted by CME@February 17, 2005, 9:05 PM
I've been planning on cragars and thinking 17x8" up front and 18x9" rear. It will be a bit as my car isn't here yet and I'm still saving up for the tag, <_<
Oklahoma....Where are you getting your Cragars. Can't seem to find agreement on fitment. Some say yes and others no. Let me know because the SS is what I am looking for. Thanks. OKC
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 08:07 AM
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Has anyone actually bought Cragars for their 05. If yes, what size and where. What do others think about polished over chrome.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 08:09 AM
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Has anyone actually bought Cragars for their 05. If yes, what size and where. What do others think about polished over chrome.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 11:20 AM
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Those Cragars look good!!!
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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I am holding out for the 18-inch Black Bullitt's... However I love the Mach's...
I saw a picture of another member here who put them on his car and they look great.
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