Just spent 3 hrs working on it this afternoon. Definitely worth the time and hard working. Bought the set last week. Think should share my happiness with everyone.
The one with blue strip is the old V6 stock.

So, quick question. Is there any computer work needs to be done in order for speedometer to work properly?
Thanks.

 

Looks good man!

 

Speedo will be fine. Notice your two wheels are pretty much the same diameter? The rim size is what changes... However, The profile of the tires change but the overall diameter of the entire wheel stays the same if that makes sense.

 

New wheels, plasti dip, & blue lug nuts look BAD *** on there!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love it!!!!!! Plasti dip the pony emblems!!!!

 

Thanks. That made lot sense.

 

Thanks. Might think abut that.

 

Looks good I'm running the same setup until I can get some rtr or forgestar. The 19" gt wheels look really nice black.

 

Totally agree. I was actually looking at rtr as well. But Lisa short of budget since I just graduated.

 

any plans to do the pinstripe like you had on the old wheels? Because that would be pretty tight

 

Yup. I order 3/8" wide reflective blue strip to fit the bolt. Just haven't receive it yet.

 

glorious

 

Is there a certain prep that needs to be done before the plastidip?

 

I think cleaning with alcohol helps it adhere best

 

Since the wheel I got are pretty new. I just cleaned them with paper towel to make sure there's no dust on them.

 

Maybe its just the angle of the picture but the old wheels look alot taller then the GT rims. If thats the case then yes your speedo will be off.

 

The size are actually the same. The only issue now is the mpg getting lower. Used to be 22-23, now is like 21. I guess it's normal since wheels are heavier and tires are wider.

Also the front tires rub when making a extreme left or right turn. Annoying.

 

You can always use a tire calculator to find your percentage of diameter loss/gain. I personally feel better about losing diameter than gaining tire diameter. (Case here) Yes, your speedo may be off ever so slightly but really not enough to notice or spend money on recalibrating. I doubt it will be off though.

In my case I went from 215/65-17 to 255/45-18 with a -3.5 diameter loss. (285/40-18 staggered rears.) I lost a whole inch in diameter there with -3.7% difference. I pushed it a bit with the rears and my speedo is probably off by a couple of miles. Oh well.

 

Looks lie there's nothing for me to worry about here.
Oh, the tire pressure sensor is on. Annoying.

 

Yeah you need the training tool. Just swing by discount tire.

 

How much is that probably be?