Pondering wheels for the 69

[RogerC 136]

My desire is to have something that has the look of 60s sports racer wheels. This is the closest I've found so far. They are 17x8 & 17x9 and would require about a .5 inch spacer to be close to 4.5" backspace up front. Rear can handle 6" BS tops. Center bore is smaller than ford but may not be an issue with a spacer. Black center on bronze, opinions on a dark red car?

 

[barnett468 418]

well i think they would look cool . edelbrock used to have some cool ones too . they may still have them.

[RPM 1,190]

I like them, but I'm not the one spending the cash.

[SM69Mach 68]

Good looking wheel.  Check out this thread for any more ideas.  Powershift has some nice vintage wheels on his that have that look.

 

Good luck, lots of options out there.

 

http://1969stang.com/forum/index.php?/topic/52426-18-or-17-wheels/#entry151914

[69FB 12]

I really like it.  What brand wheel is it?  Unusual to see one without any markings.

[69FB 12]

I also wonder if the company would do different colors.  Say the center part silver instead of black.  If so that may give you a variety of colors/looks with the same wheel design.

[RogerC 136]

They're XXR 557 wheels.

http://www.xxrwheels.com/wheels/xxr-557

[Rsanter 152]

Those will look awsome on a dark red car.

If you have black interior and then incorporate the bronze color into a pinstripe and into the underhood and interior a little it will all tie together beautifully

 

Bob

[69FB 12]

I agree those wheels would look awesome on a red mustang and the price is not bad.  They also hinted at special colors from select dealers.

[69FB 12]

RogerC did you see some of the other wheels they offer?  I like the XXR 527 and they are not bad on price.  Just not sure on the backspacing that would fit our cars.   Still like them and for the money they are a great deal for the design elements.

[RogerC 136]

Yes, those are nice also. The XXR 538 would be a good choice too but they're only 15" & 16" wheels.

[rwcstang 201]

yeah, i like xxr wheel, I wanted to go with their CCW variant wheel but couldn't pull the trigger as I felt it wouldn't look good on my coupe. Have u decided to stick with XXR? I think there are other brands but just can't think of any right now, Seems like every other company is charging premium for custom offsets now..which is crazy...

[RogerC 136]

I ordered the 557s with +15 offset. That's 5.09 bs on the 8" wheels and 5.59 bs on the 9" wheels. will probably use .5" spacer on front and play with spacing the rear till I'm satisfied with their position in the wheelwell.

[RCE1313 23]

I ordered the 557s with +15 offset. That's 5.09 bs on the 8" wheels and 5.59 bs on the 9" wheels. will probably use .5" spacer on front and play with spacing the rear till I'm satisfied with their position in the wheelwell.

 

RogerC, did you go with 17"?  Be sure to post a picture once you get the wheels mounted.  I really like these wheels and curious how they will look.  They should look great on your car. 

[schweigert 13]

those are pretty slick!  One thing to keep in mind - I went with 17's and now I definitely need to lower my car :/



 

[RogerC 136]

RCE1313,

Yes, they're 17". Car is nowhere near ready for paint but I need them to make sure my body work will clear and look right. I've been looking at wheels for about a year trying to figure out what I wanted.

 

Schweigert,

Car will be lowered, 3-link coil-over rear and coil-over front suspensions.

[schweigert 13]

 

Schweigert,

Car will be lowered, 3-link coil-over rear and coil-over front suspensions.

 

not to side track - but do you have a link for the coilovers? i wanna lower mine and ill ive been finding is i need to cut my 620 springs

[RogerC 136]

There's several companies that make front coil-over setups, TCP, Global West, Martz, Griggs and several others. Some are down right expensive. I'm leaning towards Martz myself, been talking with them. Rear is the same but mine is homemade, piecing together parts. I currently have the old GW negative roll kit on the front with trimmed down 620 springs.

[Rsanter 152]

not to side track - but do you have a link for the coilovers? i wanna lower mine and ill ive been finding is i need to cut my 620 springs

You can also lower the front upper arms (arning/Shelby drop) and that will lower the front without touching the springs

 

Bob

[69FB 12]

RogerC post pictures when you get your wheels on.  I am seriously considering a set of the 527 Wheels from XXR I'd also like to hear what you think of the wheels in person, fit/finish etc.

[RogerC 136]

RogerC post pictures when you get your wheels on.  I am seriously considering a set of the 527 Wheels from XXR I'd also like to hear what you think of the wheels in person, fit/finish etc.

Will do