new saleen wheels

raceruler03 · February 14th, 2007, 12:19 AM

Ok guys I need some input, I am going to go with either a polished saleen rim 9x18 in the front and 10x18 in the back or go with chrome, the only difference between the two is the chrome is $80 more, is the chrome worth the extra $80, any ideas would be appreciated.

vichael1 · February 14th, 2007, 12:37 AM

The chrome is good for that extra shine, but the polished ones will hold up longer. Just have to buff them every so often. I say go (polished)

matrixpuba · February 14th, 2007, 07:17 AM

chrome saleens look hot.
DO IT!!!

Hayes · February 15th, 2007, 03:31 AM

When chrome corrodes, it will cause your tires to leak. If you do not look at your tires daily you can ruin them VERY quickly by driving on them low. I work at a tire shop and I see this all day long, especially since I live in Colorado...which holds one of the most harch enviroments to tires. Polished will last longer, look better IMO and will be less of a headache.

Brandon

mightyb28 · February 15th, 2007, 04:54 PM

Purchase saleen replicas and you can save a ton of cash; I did. Cruizenconcepts wholesale outlet. Check craigslist and ebay.

I have a black 2k so the chrome make a huge difference in appearance.

MustangMatt96GT · February 15th, 2007, 09:24 PM

So man i live in Denver and I'am looking for some new tires! Can you hook me up? What tire shop do u work at?

mightyb28 · February 16th, 2007, 07:10 PM

Don't work at a tire shop at all. Just a weekend mechanic myself. I purchased my tires from:
http://www.performanceplustire.com/

Tire rack and eBay have great prices too.

raceruler03 · February 16th, 2007, 11:46 PM

I'm going to go with the chrome, I'm going to order them next week. Will put some pics of them on here when I get them.

neckbonekat · February 16th, 2007, 11:52 PM

I don't advised polished. They don't look too good if scratched. I'd get chrome Saleen replicas. They even have them in DD.
Here are some sweet 18x9/10 Chrome Saleen DD

raceruler03 · February 16th, 2007, 11:57 PM

thats actually exactly what I'm buying, gonna go with some bfgoodrich tires though, not to sure about their tire and wheel pacakages, I've never heard anything about nexen tires. Although they say they are zrrated, and have better life than most other performance tires.

neckbonekat · February 17th, 2007, 12:00 AM

The only negative thing I've ever heard about thier tire packages is that they say the tires are balanced, but a friend of a friend got a set where two of the tires were off. If you get the package deal have a local shop check the balancing.

raceruler03 · February 17th, 2007, 12:02 AM

I havent quite decided for sure, but I think I'd rather pony up the extra $300 on top of the price for the tire and wheel package and just get some bfgs, besides their tire and wheel packages come with 265s on a ten inch rim, I'd feel better with a 295

neckbonekat · February 17th, 2007, 12:06 AM

Get the tires from tirerack.com and have them all mailed to the shop that will install them. That way you get a great deal on thew tires, they can put the tires on and balance them so once you get there it is a minimum wait. Make sure you notify the shop first or know someone working there.

raceruler03 · February 17th, 2007, 12:18 AM

yeah I got a couple friends that do car repair and tires, etc. I actually just sold my stock hood to a guy that works at a local dealership, he is gonna get me the tires at cost. Instead of the normal $254 the 295s are I get them for like $200. By the way I love the signature.

neckbonekat · February 17th, 2007, 12:20 AM

Thanks.
If I didn't live in NYS I'd come down and get tires through you. LOL Maybe I can go visit my sister next week.

February 14th, 2007, 12:19 AM	#1
raceruler03 Enthusiast 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 913 iTrader: 0 reviews	new saleen wheels Ok guys I need some input, I am going to go with either a polished saleen rim 9x18 in the front and 10x18 in the back or go with chrome, the only difference between the two is the chrome is $80 more, is the chrome worth the extra $80, any ideas would be appreciated.

February 14th, 2007, 12:37 AM	#2
vichael1 Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 255 iTrader: 0 reviews	The chrome is good for that extra shine, but the polished ones will hold up longer. Just have to buff them every so often. I say go (polished) __________________ CMS Stage I Cams Tuned by Mike Rousch Mid-Atlantic Performance

February 14th, 2007, 07:17 AM	#3
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,364 iTrader: 0 reviews	chrome saleens look hot. DO IT!!! __________________

February 15th, 2007, 04:54 PM	#5
mightyb28 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: denver, co Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 reviews	Purchase saleen replicas and you can save a ton of cash; I did. Cruizenconcepts wholesale outlet. Check craigslist and ebay. I have a black 2k so the chrome make a huge difference in appearance. __________________ ======================= "Adding parts to your car DOES NOT make it a tuner - Increasing performance DOES!" - John Ginieczki

February 16th, 2007, 07:10 PM	#7
mightyb28 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: denver, co Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 reviews	Don't work at a tire shop at all. Just a weekend mechanic myself. I purchased my tires from: http://www.performanceplustire.com/ Tire rack and eBay have great prices too. __________________ ======================= "Adding parts to your car DOES NOT make it a tuner - Increasing performance DOES!" - John Ginieczki

February 15th, 2007, 03:31 AM	#4
Hayes Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 31 iTrader: 0 reviews	When chrome corrodes, it will cause your tires to leak. If you do not look at your tires daily you can ruin them VERY quickly by driving on them low. I work at a tire shop and I see this all day long, especially since I live in Colorado...which holds one of the most harch enviroments to tires. Polished will last longer, look better IMO and will be less of a headache. Brandon

February 15th, 2007, 09:24 PM	#6
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	So man i live in Denver and I'am looking for some new tires! Can you hook me up? What tire shop do u work at?

February 16th, 2007, 11:46 PM	#8
raceruler03 Enthusiast 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 913 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm going to go with the chrome, I'm going to order them next week. Will put some pics of them on here when I get them. __________________ http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...donecopy-1.jpg

February 16th, 2007, 11:52 PM	#9
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	I don't advised polished. They don't look too good if scratched. I'd get chrome Saleen replicas. They even have them in DD. Here are some sweet 18x9/10 Chrome Saleen DD __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

February 16th, 2007, 11:57 PM	#10
raceruler03 Enthusiast 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 913 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats actually exactly what I'm buying, gonna go with some bfgoodrich tires though, not to sure about their tire and wheel pacakages, I've never heard anything about nexen tires. Although they say they are zrrated, and have better life than most other performance tires. __________________ http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...donecopy-1.jpg

February 17th, 2007, 12:00 AM	#11
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	The only negative thing I've ever heard about thier tire packages is that they say the tires are balanced, but a friend of a friend got a set where two of the tires were off. If you get the package deal have a local shop check the balancing. __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

February 17th, 2007, 12:02 AM	#12
raceruler03 Enthusiast 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 913 iTrader: 0 reviews	I havent quite decided for sure, but I think I'd rather pony up the extra $300 on top of the price for the tire and wheel package and just get some bfgs, besides their tire and wheel packages come with 265s on a ten inch rim, I'd feel better with a 295 __________________ http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...donecopy-1.jpg

February 17th, 2007, 12:06 AM	#13
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	Get the tires from tirerack.com and have them all mailed to the shop that will install them. That way you get a great deal on thew tires, they can put the tires on and balance them so once you get there it is a minimum wait. Make sure you notify the shop first or know someone working there. __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

February 17th, 2007, 12:18 AM	#14
raceruler03 Enthusiast 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 913 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah I got a couple friends that do car repair and tires, etc. I actually just sold my stock hood to a guy that works at a local dealership, he is gonna get me the tires at cost. Instead of the normal $254 the 295s are I get them for like $200. By the way I love the signature. __________________ http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...donecopy-1.jpg

February 17th, 2007, 12:20 AM	#15
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Cadillac STS V8 ???????????????? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,344 iTrader: 3 reviews	Thanks. If I didn't live in NYS I'd come down and get tires through you. LOL Maybe I can go visit my sister next week. __________________ ITEMS FOR SALE! 4.10 GEARS + BEARING KIT

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