Getting ready for new wheels

[LSinYourLS]

245/45ZR18 on Ford Fusion Rims (18x8, 55mm offset), plasti-dipped Anthracite Metallic (please excuse the overspray, I'll clean it later). Lincoln MKZ center caps.

Test fitting shows the caliper BARELY scrapping the wheel spoke. Ordered custom 5x108 7mm spacers with bore centering lip for the wheel.

Should look pretty nice when It's bolted down and the chassis is settled around it.

 

[De-marko]

Looks good! What's the offset on those??

 

[LSinYourLS]

18x8 with a 55mm offset (edited post to add that).

 

[LS4me]

18x8 with a 55mm offset (edited post to add that).

And they don't clear the caliper?? They should with that offset.....

 

[LSinYourLS]

And they don't clear the caliper?? They should with that offset.....

I thought the same when I first decided to buy the wheels; however, the front calipers definitely leave a witness mark on the back side of the spokes. It's sooooo freaking close, like 1 more mm would clear. I opted for the 7mm spacers because I want to have room for brake upgrades in the future.

 

[FDR]

Did you start with the silver or the gloss black rims? The black ones have been having peeling issues

What's it run, like $400 per rim (no tire)?

I've been interested in these, so I'll be waiting for full pictures. They resemble the Jag Tritons. There's also a recent 18" double-5 spoke available on '15s (not the '13-14 17"s and 19"s)

 

[LSinYourLS]

These are the black rims with peeling issues. We had a customer come in and buy 4 new rims because of the peeling. I bought the cores for $50 each, stripped the peeling clear off and wet sanded down to the powder coat.

 

[FDR]

$200 for [probably] low mileage, OEM rims with a ruined finish? I'd buy them for that price. The tires could always be swapped to my preferred rims (same size) if a deal was found later. Nice, I'm glad you knew about the peeling. I almost asked if we were at the same dealer, but A.) different states and B.) I usually know when there's an LS on the lot because something tingles.

 

[LSinYourLS]

Yeah, I'm pretty happy overall. I really like the black on black look, the only problem is I have to wait about 7-10 days for my spacers.

 

[RigsLS]

Looks good, nice looking wheel, always did make note of the Fusion to LS fitment.

 

[bike70ride]

What year Fusions work?

 

[RigsLS]

The 2012 and newer Focus also has the 5 x 108 mm bolt pattern.

For information sake, here is a list of late model cars that share the LS bolt-pattern:

Ford
Escape___2013-2014
Focus___2012-2013
Fusion___2013-2014
Taurus___1986-2007
Thunderbird___1989-1997
Thunderbird___2002-2006
Transit Connect___2010-2013
Windstar ___1995-2003

Lincoln
Continental___1991-2003
Mark VIII___1993-1998
MKZ___2013-2014

Mercury
Cougar___1989-1997
Sable___1986-2005
Monterey___2004-2007

Jaguar
S-Type___2000-2008
X-type___2002-2008
XF___2009-2014
XJ___2004-2013
XK___2007-2013

Land Rover
Evoque___2012-2013
LR2___2008-2013

Volvo
C30___2008-2013
C70___2001-2013
S40___2005-2011
S60___2001-2013
S80___1999-2013
V50___2005-2012
V70___2000-2013
XC60___2010-2013
XC70___ 2001-2013
XC90___ 2003-2013



You should try some '95 Windstar wheels on yours perhaps?

 

[FDR]

...
Taurus___1986-2007
...


You should try some '95 Windstar wheels on yours perhaps?

Or trim the calipers to fit some steelies with hubcaps

 

[RigsLS]

The old classic look.

 

[bike70ride]

Yeah, those would be lovely! I think I'll be sticking with the factory 5-spoke chrome rims for now. Good to know all the possibilities, though. I do rather like the 2015 Fusion 18" double 5-spokes...

 

[RigsLS]

Yeah at night time, dresses in all black, you can get them off any Ford dealership lots, IF you're quick!

 

[FDR]

Yeah at night time, dresses in all black, you can get them off any Ford dealership lots, IF you're quick!

Rig, that's the most ridiculous statement I've seen you make. Quick? No, just go when no one is around.

Day of major snow storm last month: dealership was closed. Come in next day, 370z sitting on two bricks and the ground. They stole a set of the nice Ray's Engineering rims. The car was sitting on our slightly remote lot. No cameras. Replaced with base Z wheels

Sunday (closed): steal 3 tailgates off 2015 Platinum F150s. I suspect an inside job, seeing as how all 2015 tail gates lock with the door lock remote. Same lot around the corner. Total replacement is ~$2000

Next Sunday: Steal BBS wheels off a '15 STi. The car was sitting right outside the showroom on camera. Security cameras don't offer much detail when it comes to parking lots. Still sitting on blocks a week later.. They were nice this time and gave it 4 bricks.

Several years ago, also on a Sunday: Person walks up to used F-250 (POS, but had PATS), drives off within 30 seconds. The guy probably traded in his truck, then came back 2 weeks later with a spare key. It probably lives on a farm now.

A smart thief doesn't have to be quick.

 

[RigsLS]

.... 370z sitting on two bricks and the ground ...

Nooooooooo!!! (wasn't me)

A smart thief doesn't have to be quick.

Just goes to show what I know about 'thieving', thought it was done in Ninja outfits at night. <shrugs>

 

[LSinYourLS]

Just goes to show what I know about 'thieving', thought it was done in Ninja outfits at night. <shrugs>

My mom used to call that "Midnight Auto Parts"

 

[RigsLS]

Does she still go out at night in her Ninja outfit or she retired these days?

 

[LSinYourLS]

Wheel installed! I had to go with extended thread lug nuts. I rather like the look, reminds me of a BMW m5.

 

[RigsLS]

Yeah, nice match on that, looks great, thinking of possibly lowering it?

 

[LSinYourLS]

Yeah, nice match on that, looks great, thinking of possibly lowering it?

I've thought about it, but I'm already scraping my driveway as it is.