Black rims on white cars?

[jimb05]

I am getting really close to pulling the trigger on a performance white GT with red interior. I have been thinking about what wheels to put on. One of the wheels I am considering is the Falken Koblenz in Black with a chrome lip. See the link below. The dealership had a black Roush with these rims in black 19x9 up front and 19 x 10.5 out back. It looked bad a55!!! The rear 10.5 set up allowed the tire to extend about 5mm beyond the wheel well (just barely). This gave the car a very aggressive look without sticking out too far and looking "blingeriffic". Let me know what you guys think. Weight is supposed to be about 30-32 pounds

http://www.myezshop.com/dtonline/index.php?method=ProductList&GroupsId=2490


Jim

 

[drtc]

i think they would look great. I was thinking about doing the same for mine.

 

[Doc GTO]

They look very aggressive. 30-32 pounds per wheel is a lot of unsprung weight! What is the weight if the stock wheel? Will you have any clearance/rubbing issues if the wheel sticks out of the fender?

 

[jimb05]

Stock wheel is about 27 lbs. I doubt i will feel 3-5 lb per wheel. The tires just barely protrude. You really don't even notice it. The wheel set up just looks more agressive which leads you to a closer look and then you notice it. I don't plan to lower the car since I prefer a somewhat compliant ride so rubbing is not likely to be an issue. Now I just need to find a wholesaler with a good price.

James

BTW DOC GTO, I also dig GTOs. Just like the GT a little bit more overall. That GTO drivetrain (and the seats) is to die for though.

 

[kevins05v-6]

that would look sweet. Paint the brake calipers white or red. Awesome!

 

[jimb05]

O.K. Anybody know where I can get a set of gray or black wheels with a polished lip that weigh less than 30 pounds without spending my kid's college fund? I know I can have custom wheels made with HRE etc but I will not pay more than 350 per wheel. Any thoughts? Looking for 19x9 and 19x10 or so

 

[ctfordguy]

I had a white F250 FX4. I changed the wheels to black rock crawlers and added a 4" black fender flare and it looked awesome.

You will not be disappointed with the set up.

 

[Doc GTO]

Stock wheel is about 27 lbs. I doubt i will feel 3-5 lb per wheel. The tires just barely protrude. You really don't even notice it. The wheel set up just looks more agressive which leads you to a closer look and then you notice it. I don't plan to lower the car since I prefer a somewhat compliant ride so rubbing is not likely to be an issue. Now I just need to find a wholesaler with a good price.

James

BTW DOC GTO, I also dig GTOs. Just like the GT a little bit more overall. That GTO drivetrain (and the seats) is to die for though.

Cool. The only place you may "feel" the wheels/tires weight would be on a road course/race track (unsprung weight). Everyday street driving will not be an issue! Looks good.

 

[cerp]

wheels/just some help...

Stock wheel is about 27 lbs. I doubt i will feel 3-5 lb per wheel. The tires just barely protrude. You really don't even notice it. The wheel set up just looks more agressive which leads you to a closer look and then you notice it. I don't plan to lower the car since I prefer a somewhat compliant ride so rubbing is not likely to be an issue. Now I just need to find a wholesaler with a good price.

James

BTW DOC GTO, I also dig GTOs. Just like the GT a little bit more overall. That GTO drivetrain (and the seats) is to die for though.

actually the Falken wheels weigh lighter than the stock pre 05 gt rims. you should contact Falken direct ,and I have not found a better price than SEARS they actually have the newer style of that wheel too. tires were a little pricey but you can get those somewhere else...

 

[liimey]

Very interesting choice.

I ordered a set of 20" Falken Koblenz Rims about 3 weeks ago and they should arrive any day now. I picked up my white Stang with red leather yesterday from the dealer, so when I get the wheels on I will post some pics for you.
When doing my research I found the 20" in rims preferable to the 19", as for one, the tire are actually cheaper ( 19" is not as popular size), but all the dealer told me Falekn do not make them available in a staggered set up anymore

 

[liimey]

I got a good deal from Chris at www.bigwheels.com for these rims, cheaper than the link you posted

 

[05PhillyStang]

I think it would look cool. Just be careful. You have a white car, red seats, black rims. Throw in painted calipers and...I'm not saying it wn't look good. I actually think the colors will compliment each other. Just keep in mind that there will be a lot of colors on you car.

 

[kevins05v-6]

I think actually if you do black or even red stripes with the red interior and calipers it will mesh together real nice...but hey my car is performance white with black stripes so I am a little partial!