FS: Ford Racing 16-spoke 17" Wheels
Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:53 pm
Pictures first:
the bend
the rash (this is all one wheel, I just wanted pics of everything)
I picked these wheels up a month or two ago from stang302 with the intention of buying some new rubber for them, but money's just too tight right now and I can't convince myself to charge it to a card. so they have to go. I love these things. they look fantastic on a CD-Silver focus. if you are going for the euro look, these are for you!
the good:
good cosmetic condition
rare and discontinued
like-new tuner lugs included
the bad:
very little tire life left (2/32 in front, 0 in back)
minor bend, can easily be fixed with a rubber mallet and a 2x4
curb rash on one wheels, not noticeable from 2+ feet away
my story on the curb rash:
I NEVER FRIGGIN HIT CURBS! but low and behold, 2 days after I put the wheels on, BANG, I got distracted by my ex-GF in the passenger seat at the Apple Valley Wendy's and curbed them. I looked quick and didnt see any damage, but when I got home I got down on my knees and saw the damage. you really can't tell from more than a couple feet away, and even then you have to be looking for it.
Story on the bend:
Don't know how this happened, they were like that when I got them. Stang302 told me the one wheel never quite balanced out right so it vibrated a little around 60mph, NOTHING MAJOR at all. but when my focus was in the dealership for warranty repairs the tech noted a vibration and checked the wheel. the news was a surprise to me. Stang302 didnt try to trick me, he didn't know either, that's how minor it is. and it's really something that could be banged out at home or for cheap at a local tire shop.
If you pick them up, you can drive them home. just be warned that the rears are worn beyond the legal limit and they are pretty slick in the rain. that being said, it wouldn't hurt to drive them for a week or two while you look for new rubber; that's what I did.
I paid $400 cash plus $30 for the lugs.
Looking for $350 picked up
full 7.1MP pictures are available upon request. and I can take more if you need them.
the bend
the rash (this is all one wheel, I just wanted pics of everything)
I picked these wheels up a month or two ago from stang302 with the intention of buying some new rubber for them, but money's just too tight right now and I can't convince myself to charge it to a card. so they have to go. I love these things. they look fantastic on a CD-Silver focus. if you are going for the euro look, these are for you!
the good:
good cosmetic condition
rare and discontinued
like-new tuner lugs included
the bad:
very little tire life left (2/32 in front, 0 in back)
minor bend, can easily be fixed with a rubber mallet and a 2x4
curb rash on one wheels, not noticeable from 2+ feet away
my story on the curb rash:
I NEVER FRIGGIN HIT CURBS! but low and behold, 2 days after I put the wheels on, BANG, I got distracted by my ex-GF in the passenger seat at the Apple Valley Wendy's and curbed them. I looked quick and didnt see any damage, but when I got home I got down on my knees and saw the damage. you really can't tell from more than a couple feet away, and even then you have to be looking for it.
Story on the bend:
Don't know how this happened, they were like that when I got them. Stang302 told me the one wheel never quite balanced out right so it vibrated a little around 60mph, NOTHING MAJOR at all. but when my focus was in the dealership for warranty repairs the tech noted a vibration and checked the wheel. the news was a surprise to me. Stang302 didnt try to trick me, he didn't know either, that's how minor it is. and it's really something that could be banged out at home or for cheap at a local tire shop.
If you pick them up, you can drive them home. just be warned that the rears are worn beyond the legal limit and they are pretty slick in the rain. that being said, it wouldn't hurt to drive them for a week or two while you look for new rubber; that's what I did.
I paid $400 cash plus $30 for the lugs.
Looking for $350 picked up
full 7.1MP pictures are available upon request. and I can take more if you need them.
