A couple of wheel questions.
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I think they are one of the more rare OEM 19" optional wheel for the 13 and 14 Mustang GT. I have seen them in person a few times and really like them. I don't like the Pirelli tires so that is one negative about these wheels. I have the stock Pirelli AS tires on my car now and hate them because they are so loud with only 10,600 miles on them and watching them rotate up on jackstands, they appear to be out of round.
Replacement wheel cost for this rim on Ebay is between $200-300 from what I've seen. I've looked at a lot of aftermarket wheels and I'm just not a fan of most of the designs I see.
I also would have to get these wheels partially broken down to install the sensors and then have to get them remounted which will cost additional money over buying them and the sensors. I guess I will just wait and see if they eventually lower the price if they can't sell them.
3point7, I have compared prices of the 18 and 19" tires on tirerack and there is some difference so I know tire replacements will be more expensive in the future. I don't mind having 18" rims but for some reason all of the sudden, I find my factory base model 18" rims very plain in the looks department and want something else. Thanks for the input.
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Replacement wheel cost for this rim on Ebay is between $200-300 from what I've seen. I've looked at a lot of aftermarket wheels and I'm just not a fan of most of the designs I see.
I also would have to get these wheels partially broken down to install the sensors and then have to get them remounted which will cost additional money over buying them and the sensors. I guess I will just wait and see if they eventually lower the price if they can't sell them.
3point7, I have compared prices of the 18 and 19" tires on tirerack and there is some difference so I know tire replacements will be more expensive in the future. I don't mind having 18" rims but for some reason all of the sudden, I find my factory base model 18" rims very plain in the looks department and want something else. Thanks for the input.
Wayne
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Well, I have reconsidered buying the CL rims I had shown a link to. I lost an auction on Ebay that a forum member on here had shown me that sold for over $1,000 with the sensors. I'm supposed to go Tuesday and pick up the CL rims so hopefully they are in the shape the seller says they are.
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Well, I have reconsidered buying the CL rims I had shown a link to. I lost an auction on Ebay that a forum member on here had shown me that sold for over $1,000 with the sensors. I'm supposed to go Tuesday and pick up the CL rims so hopefully they are in the shape the seller says they are.
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Good luck Wayne. I also considered these wheels but by the time you add fuel cost, new TPMS plus install they became too pricey for me. I finally ordered the Brembo wheels/tires from Rouch complete with less than 5 miles on them for $1000.00. The tire is 255/40/19 and you have a choice of Goodyear or Pirelli. Like most things do, the wheel grows on you...I love them now.
The one thing I don't like is the factory Pirelli tires on them but at least I can run these and determine if my current factory Pirelli's are causing the noise I'm hearing or it's something else. When the car was new I didn't hear these noises and since the tires that are on these new wheels are new or near new, they shouldn't make any noise yet.
Where in MO are you located? I'm 30 miles west of Springfield.
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Well, I picked up the CL rims tonight. They were in very good shape other than one of the wheels had a couple of light scratches on the black part. I almost decided to not get them but then after driving two hours to go see them and having to drive two hours back, I figured I could live with the scratches. It's not like they probably won't get scratched anyway just from normal use. They didn't have any curb rash and the tires looked like they had all of the tread they started with.
I tried to get the guy to come down a little because of the scratches but he wouldn't. So overall, I'm happy with them and will have to get some sensors installed.
Wayne
I tried to get the guy to come down a little because of the scratches but he wouldn't. So overall, I'm happy with them and will have to get some sensors installed.
Wayne
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Well, I picked up the CL rims tonight. They were in very good shape other than one of the wheels had a couple of light scratches on the black part. I almost decided to not get them but then after driving two hours to go see them and having to drive two hours back, I figured I could live with the scratches. It's not like they probably won't get scratched anyway just from normal use. They didn't have any curb rash and the tires looked like they had all of the tread they started with.
I tried to get the guy to come down a little because of the scratches but he wouldn't. So overall, I'm happy with them and will have to get some sensors installed.
Wayne
I tried to get the guy to come down a little because of the scratches but he wouldn't. So overall, I'm happy with them and will have to get some sensors installed.
Wayne
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Can you post up a pic or two when you get a chance?
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I received the new sensors and reset tool today. Now to get them installed. Should I have the dealer do this or will most tire shops be able to do this without screwing something up?
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Hi Wayne. Most any tire shop can install them, really no big deal as long as they are careful. If they mark the tire/rim location they won't even have to balance them. NTB, Dobbs, Firestone etc..shop for best price.
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Well I got the wheels installed today. I had the TPMS sensors installed yesterday and put the wheels on today. Here they are:
Here is an older picture of the original wheels.
I think the new wheels look better and am glad I decided to buy them.
Wayne
Here is an older picture of the original wheels.
I think the new wheels look better and am glad I decided to buy them.
Wayne
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