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So ive given up on white stripes

Old Oct 18, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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Well said Bill.
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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Ah, thought you had matte stripes!

If you've got gloss stripes, go with gloss wheels
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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Your stripes are matte black? Or semi gloss black? Either way, I'm going to go against the grain and say the anthracite. I used to love everything all matchy, but now I like a little contrast. While you're down there, I'd upgrade the rear rotors to '13 GT500 spec because they're going to look puny behind the 20s. And paint the rear calipers matte black to match your fronts. The black calipers will also stand out a bit on the gray wheels. Personally, I'd also put chrome coated amber bulbs in your turn signals and front sidemarker lights to give your front end a little contrast. It'll still look nice and clear when the lights are off, but have some contrast (and look more OEM) when the lights are on. I know you probably won't like those suggestions, but just throwing them out there - it's how I'd do it if I had a GB car.
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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Glossy black wheels sounds like ****!! I'd have to see them
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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black:

https://www.google.com/search?q=shel...MemkyQGP9YD4Cw

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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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Yay, you stayed with the black stripes!!! For something that has zero affect on me, for some reason it makes me very happy.

I agree black wheels would look very good, you should match them relatively close to the type of black on the stripes, although it doesn't have to be exact.

Are you going with bullit style wheels like in the picture, or are you still deciding on type as well?
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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Staying with Torq Thrust, they are my all time favorite wheel. Loved them on my old '98 GTP as well. (those were 17x8, anthracite)
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 11:56 AM
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One of my favourite 2010s. That one's actually sporting Boss 338s

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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDivaDanielle
Staying with Torq Thrust, they are my all time favorite wheel. Loved them on my old '98 GTP as well. (those were 17x8, anthracite)
Ok, I looked up some pics of them, they look pretty similar to bullit wheels, I think they'll look really good in black on your car.
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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I know they're Boss 338's on that car, but it's a copy of the style, and it's a good example.

Bullitt wheels are a copy of their original styling.

btw my stripes, I'd call them a semi-gloss.

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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin Turbo
One of my favourite 2010s. That one's actually sporting Boss 338s
The 338s are one of my all time favorite wheel. There's just something about their simplicity that draws me. And they're just different enough from the Torq Thrusts that I prefer the 338s...
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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I just wish they cleared Brembos.
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDivaDanielle
I just wish they cleared Brembos.
Agreed. I'd like to put them on my SGM '13
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 12:20 PM
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"Now... I've decided that I'm going to get some all season tires to deal with the possibility of light snow..."

Everyone else has commented on the wheels, so I will make a suggestion for tires. In lieu of All Season tires, I would recommend you consider full winter tires, especially the Bridgestone Blizzaks. They are not just for snow, but for cold temperatures. As the temps drop below 45 degrees, the all season tires will also lose traction, while the full winters do not have this problem. Of course this only works if you plan to switch back to summer tires when winter ends. I take my 19's off and put SVT wheels with the Blizzaks on and honstly, the Mustang becomes another car in ice and snow, as well as cold temperatures.

Good luck with your wheel choice!
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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Danielle, if the black stripes on your car have a gloss finish to them(?), then you should go with a gloss finish on the wheel.

That way everything ties in together with the gloss black rear light section to create a unified appearance, if you follow me ?

Just my thoughts on the matter Danielle for that absolutely stunning car of yours.

All My Best To You Danielle.------Bill
I agree....
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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Sorry but I still love this scheme.
I have photos of one like that from Turkey Rod Run and I like it too.
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDivaDanielle
I just wish they cleared Brembos.
1/4" spacer
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Overboost
Since you've got the black stripes and the black details of the 2013, I'd go with a gloss black wheel to tie everything together. The matte finish will look like they always have brake dust on them, regardless of color.
Yes, this. The wheels can be black but with the wheels you've picked out, they will still have the silver on the outside which is a good look IMO. I'm not fond of the solid black wheels. Good call.
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SD CALSPCL
"Now... I've decided that I'm going to get some all season tires to deal with the possibility of light snow..."

Everyone else has commented on the wheels, so I will make a suggestion for tires. In lieu of All Season tires, I would recommend you consider full winter tires, especially the Bridgestone Blizzaks. They are not just for snow, but for cold temperatures. As the temps drop below 45 degrees, the all season tires will also lose traction, while the full winters do not have this problem. Of course this only works if you plan to switch back to summer tires when winter ends. I take my 19's off and put SVT wheels with the Blizzaks on and honstly, the Mustang becomes another car in ice and snow, as well as cold temperatures.

Good luck with your wheel choice!
Over the seven years I had my GTO, a number were with All-Seasons, and a number were with dedicated snow tires. I also lived in Wisconsin, I know snow.

DC might get a random snowmageddon here and there, but they have far too many residents (plus I live in the beltway bubble) to not have the streets at least liveable. I've decided that snow tires will be overkill. Like by alot.
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 12:37 AM
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As soon as you put stripes on a '13 it looks like a Shelby to me

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