Hi, Guest
11-27-2010, 01:38 PM
If and when the SVT brakes get installed, and the 15" do not fit, then I will find 16" and use them. What I was trying to say in that earlier post, was use your existing rims or the smallest rims that will fit for winter. Save the sharp, gorgeous wheels for summer.
On the Taurus, I use my stock, original 16" with the X-Ice in winter and a set of 17" Volvo aluminum rims with HydroEdge for summer use. Steel wheels (at least around here) are over $60 per wheel. Used steel wheels average about $25. Used aluminum wheels are anywhere from $50 to $500 depending on the type and condition. The Volvo wheels were $75 each.
Used SVT wheels seem to go for between $50 to $100 each. Considering that a steel wheel has absolutely no cachet, the premium for the SVT wheel makes good economic sense. Add in the cost of mounting tires twice a year, and the reason becomes even stronger.
On the Taurus, I use my stock, original 16" with the X-Ice in winter and a set of 17" Volvo aluminum rims with HydroEdge for summer use. Steel wheels (at least around here) are over $60 per wheel. Used steel wheels average about $25. Used aluminum wheels are anywhere from $50 to $500 depending on the type and condition. The Volvo wheels were $75 each.
Used SVT wheels seem to go for between $50 to $100 each. Considering that a steel wheel has absolutely no cachet, the premium for the SVT wheel makes good economic sense. Add in the cost of mounting tires twice a year, and the reason becomes even stronger.