American Muscle now has the GT500 Replicas in 19s!

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3/20/10 | 01:25 AM

#21

BALCH-Autoworx

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These might be the 19"s I've been waiting for . . . all black with a yellow pinstripe on the rim! The Steeda Ultralights just don't make the cut.

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3/20/10 | 04:57 PM

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TTS197

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Originally Posted by 06GT

I'm surprised they didn't make the 19x10 and 18x10 in a +40 or +38 offset so you could use them in the front too

45mm is the optimal offset for 10” up front and 35mm to 40mm for a 9.5” wheel.

Unless you like that poked out look?

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Originally Posted by Kevindust

I've read some really poor reviews on replica wheels, I'm not sure I would go that route despite the tempting prices. (...and I don't have to since picking up a set of local '07 GT500 take-offs, hee-hee) I'm interested in reading your opinions on replica wheels...

Without knowing the per corner load rating on a replica wheel it makes it hard to determine how well they will hold up over time. These types of wheels are usually put thru a cornering fatigue test but the reports aren’t ever published for the consumer to ever see. so yeah...not much discuss really..

IMO Best split spoke wheels to ever come on a factory car. 2010 GT500 wheels FTW!!!
Here’s a better comparison;

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3/20/10 | 05:45 PM

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The last comparison says it all. There is definitely a difference... like someone said, they're thinner... and less meaner. I still like them though, but other designs were better replicated IMO.

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3/20/10 | 06:29 PM

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MyStang2010GB

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Originally Posted by 06GT

The spokes on the AM wheels are flat on the sides; the OEM wheels are angled, and this is why the knockoffs look thin.

EXACTLY!!!

I like my authentics better for this exact reason...

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3/20/10 | 08:14 PM

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stangfoeva

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Originally Posted by MyStang2010GB

EXACTLY!!!

I like my authentics better for this exact reason...

The AM's do have a curve though

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3/20/10 | 08:38 PM

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Ltngdrvr

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The replica wheel manufacturers can't legally make the wheels an exact copy due to possible patent or trademark infringements. They can make them close but not an exact copy.

The AM wheels look pretty good on their own merits though.

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3/21/10 | 01:04 AM

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3/31/10 | 02:23 PM

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Cheese302

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anyone know what i would have to do to put pony center caps on these AM style wheels?

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3/31/10 | 02:36 PM

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pop out the SR ones and then pop in the pony ones

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3/31/10 | 05:23 PM

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Here's some good shots of the 18" version:

http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29880

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3/31/10 | 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleStroker

Here's some good shots of the 18" version:

http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29880

they look good on his car!

He also states he has take off GT500 brembos, I'm wondering if that means these will clear the '11GT Brembos too....

Also, will putting a 255 tire on a 10" rim be too much of a stretch (255~10")

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3/31/10 | 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleStroker

Here's some good shots of the 18" version:

http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29880

I'm disappointed, no way those 10" rears would work with 285 tires without rubbing.

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3/31/10 | 05:36 PM

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I'm disappointed, no way those 10" rears would work with 285 tires without rubbing.

He has the SN-95 offset so they would look "tucked." I don't think you would have that issue with the right offset.

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3/31/10 | 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleStroker

He has the SN-95 offset so they would look "tucked." I don't think you would have that issue with the right offset.

That's the only offset they offer, same offset for 94-10 or 11.

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3/31/10 | 05:43 PM

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m4reapr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleStroker

Here's some good shots of the 18" version:

http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29880

they look better than those black ones but to me they have that "poked out" look
look at pics 6 and 8, some others show it also

maybe because they are for the 94-04 cars, as he states

if i have an aftermarket wheel/tire combo i want it to look the way the 03-04 cobra looks, beefy but not like an afterthought

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