Should We Change the Wheels? - 2015 Ford Mustang GT Long-Term Road Test
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Should We Change the Wheels? - 2015 Ford Mustang GT Long-Term Road Test
For a bit more power, we're adding some Ford Performance parts to our long-term 2015 Ford Mustang GT. But we also need to decide what to do with the wheels.
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I kind of like the blue painter's tape on the rubber in your link too @texases.
http://www.midwestwheelandtire.com/product/6713/10039MG
For wheel choice, how about one of the Ford Racing or accessory wheels Ford offers? Maybe they'll hook you up for some free press.
Oh, and I hope your mods include perhaps a nice tape job (vintage Mach 1 style perhaps). Not only are the wheels boring, but the plain orange is also dead boring too.
The reason I would recommend changing the wheels (something I am considering in a few years) is because of the weight. These wheels weigh 33-35 pounds each. Thats simply too much for rotating unsprung mass. A good set of Forgestars etc can get you down to 21-24 pounds easily (and I'm not even talking about ultra-light weight ugly Enkeis) in the 19 inch size and you can increase width (front and rears) to a 285 square setup in that weight range - improve handling.
The torque thrust wheels just dont go with the sleek modern bodylines of the S550 IMHO.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Mustang+Fastback&autoYear=2015&autoModClar=GT+w/+Performance+Pkg&package=false#visualizer
Good looking, lighter weight and easy to clean.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7733/17323135992_ea9aafcf06_b.jpg
flipping through the tirerack photos i wouldn't go with a bright silver. i think a matte grey (i'm partial i guess) or gun metal would still look... purposeful... enough and (vs the black) will bring a little more detail and attention to the wheels without it clashing with that bright orange.
i've made it clear i've never liked the oem wheels; they ruin the car for me. i generally don't like ford's wheel designs.the bullitt / torque thrust wheels are a classic design but it is time to move on from those in this generation of mustang.
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http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=XQ985511432SDC&wheelMake=Axis Sport&wheelModel=XQ&wheelFinish=Silver Machined w/Clearcoat&showRear=yes&selectedRear=XQ995511440SDC&autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Mustang+Fastback&autoYear=2015&autoModClar=GT+w/+Performance+Pkg