Aftermarket wheels on the NFGT

Jason Watt · Aug 17, 2017

So how about it people?.

I need a second set of wheels for my GT and I have not been able to get a price on a set of original (standard wheels) from Ford Concierge Europe.

I'm leaning towards getting a set of HRE, ADV1 or similar made for the car.

In 2005 I was first mover with a 20/22 inch split rim combo, and not many people liked the fact that I was tampering with Fords greatest creation. But 6 months later it was more common and these days most people think it quite ok to personalize ones 2005/2006 Ford GT.

I guessing the mood will be the same this time around with the NFGT, but I would like to know your thoughts.

Here is a homemade Photoshop creation showing whats on my mind

Specracer · Aug 17, 2017

I'm. It a wheel guy, so I voted no. I ordered CF wheels, but I'll be getting the alloy wheels as well, as I like the look more. I wanted the longer lug studs to be able to use both types of wheels.

Saying that "greatest design of all time" is too strong on my opinion, I like some wheels on cars, but it's just not my thing.

txviper · Aug 17, 2017

I will more than likely get a set of HREs for mine. Just to take the oem CF off to preserve them. But I will be very careful on size and dimension. That car is so dialed in that I wouldn't want to throw anything off.

shelbyelite · Aug 17, 2017

Stay tuned....

STORMCAT · Aug 17, 2017

I heard there's going to be a GT debuting at SEMA with aftermarket wheels....

rolleyes

Jason Watt · Aug 17, 2017

Shelby - you are so cool.
Could you please send me a pm with your contact info.
I have some questions in regards to the specs of the standard wheels.

Can't wait to see what you'll be fitting on yours.

shelbyelite · Aug 17, 2017

Love the carbon fiber wheels. They are hard to beat, and I was not a fan of their design when I first saw them in pics, but they have really grown on me. Anyhow, I can't help having to make mine unique. Will see how they turn out.

shelbyelite · Aug 17, 2017

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Brombear · Aug 17, 2017

Because aftermarket wheels are easily reversible mods I would not mind anyone changing those to personalize their car even more. But I would take a close look at the original specs (width, height, offset and especially weight) and try to find something that is not worse.

AJB · Aug 17, 2017

Make mine Chrome !!
andy (ajb)

ChipBeck · Aug 17, 2017

Gentlemen,

The CF wheels on the NFGT are thoroughly tested, look great, and are really light weight. After spending 15k and a set of standard wheels to get them and the longer wheel studs that come with them I would be reluctant to change. I do intend to buy a set of the standard gloss black aluminum wheels to use at the track however. But.....to each his own.

Chip

davefordgt · Aug 17, 2017

I am always one to do aftermarket wheels as most stock wheels don't look great and nothing special about them.

In this case assuming I had the carbon fiber wheels no way I would ever change them.

#1 don't think any wheel could be lighter then then factory carbon
#2 you have a bare carbon fiber wheels how bad ass is that no finish is going to be more bad ass then carbon fiber

Jason Watt · Aug 17, 2017

davefordgt said:
I am always one to do aftermarket wheels as most stock wheels don't look great and nothing special about them.

In this case assuming I had the carbon fiber wheels no way I would ever change them.

#1 don't think any wheel could be lighter then then factory carbon
#2 you have a bare carbon fiber wheels how bad ass is that no finish is going to be more bad ass then carbon fiber

I'm just a hard working blue collar guy, who couldn't afford carbon wheels, or upgraded interior :frown

shelbyelite · Aug 17, 2017

I don't think the carbon fiber wheels can be beat currently. That's why I will likely change between the two. Just for some variety...

davefordgt · Aug 17, 2017

haha blue collar guy still has to pay $450K base price like saying oh I no that rich I only got a G550 jet could not get the gold accents on the inside to

one of 101 said:
I'm just a hard working blue collar guy, who couldn't afford carbon wheels, or upgraded interior :frown

Jason Watt · Aug 17, 2017

davefordgt said:
haha blue collar guy still has to pay $450K base price like saying oh I no that rich I only got a G550 jet could not get the gold accents on the inside to

Acually sponsors are financing the car. I'll be using it for charity events bennefit the Danish Childrens Cancer Foundation.
I'm not complaining

shelbyelite · Aug 21, 2017

While I have no intention of getting rid of my CF oem wheels, these are a nice alternative for everyday street wheels and tires. The oem michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s pick up SO many rocks I wanted a less aggressive tire for normal driving. The Pirelli P Zero has always been one of my favorites. 355/25/21 on rear and 285/30/20 up front. This set up gives the car an even wider look than it had before. Pretty happy with the way they turned out. Probably gonna do a set of lightweight Monoblocks too. Just haven't decided which pattern yet...

shelbyelite · Aug 21, 2017

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Aftermarket wheels on the NFGT

Aftermarket wheels or not

Yes - would be nice to see a NFGT with new shoes

Maybe - every man is allowed to do his thing

No - a NFGT is not to be messed with, Ford has made the greatest product ever.

NOOOOO - Ford should take away your allocation just for suggesting this

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