This Blog

Syndication

Welcome to MyLRS Sign in | Join | Help

18" SVE Wheels?

Share |
Part 1 - 18" SVE Wheels?
Part 2 - 18" SVE Wheels - Renderings and Molds
Part 3 - 18" SVE Wheels - Available For Pre-Order 

UPDATE: April 15, 2009 - We have signed a contract to have the 18" SVE Anniversary wheels produced. We cannot say exactly when they will be here but the best estimate I have been given is around 3 months. We would like to thank all of you who took the time to give us your input, we have been truly overwhelmed with the response.

As you may or may not know we recently received the first shipment of our SVE 10th Anniversary wheels a few weeks back. Once they got here I took a bunch of pics and threw them up on the blog to announce their arrival. Since then we have receive an almost overwhelming response in the comments of people wanting to know if they will fit their car, when the other finishes will come in, random tech questions and compliments about the wheels.

But one of the most commonly asked questions has been - Are you going to make them in 18's?

 

Well as of right now we don't really know. Having an entirely new size cast is going to be pricey. But if you guys are wanting these things for your cars then it will be a smart move on our part. We would love to have them made but if the container of 1000 wheels arrives and we only sell a few sets, then we would be stuck with a ton of wheels that we can't sell.

So we decided to take it to the streets if you want these wheels to be made LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS of this blog post! If we receive a big enough response we will have them made. I can't give you the exact number of comments that will be required for this deal to go through because frankly I am not even sure how many it's going to take to persuade management.

I heard through the grapevine that there are some pretty massive threads about this exact topic on The Corral and SVT Performance but if you want your vote to count let us know here.

Let your club and forum buddies know! We are putting this one in your hands.

Comments

 

Hmbre97 said:

DO WANT! ...on one condition though. Can you guys make the front wheels with little to no lip like the OEM wheels?

March 5, 2009 5:02 PM
 

32V-SVT said:

I commit to a staggered set of 18"x 9 (Front) and a set of 18"x10's (Rear) for my Cobra!!! (In Anthracite)  

Thanks!!!!  = )

March 5, 2009 6:34 PM
 

Whippled10th said:

Do it do it

March 5, 2009 7:40 PM
 

stangracer44t said:

I would love a set of 18" chrome!

March 5, 2009 8:03 PM
 

IceMan said:

I would get them if the front wheel matched the OEM lip and if it was closer to the OEM color

March 5, 2009 8:10 PM
 

Saleen09 said:

MAKE EM!!!! they'll sell like hot cakes!

March 5, 2009 8:44 PM
 

RRRcustom said:

I've been eyeballin' those SVE wheels but have held back BECAUSE I really wanted an 18" rim. If you can get them for less than double what the 17" wheels cost, I'm in!!!!!

March 5, 2009 9:49 PM
 

Mustangirl02 said:

I would of bought these but i want 18's so bring on the 18s!!!!!!

March 6, 2009 8:38 AM
 

Carlos "Dino" said:

Bring them! I want it.  Maybe instead of having a container of 1000 wheels, try it out with 500 wheels.  Make sure you have Chrome!!!!  Maybe just a tad less lip in the front.

March 6, 2009 8:43 AM
 

Liam. said:

Make em!!!! I want soooo badly, and colors too!!!!

March 6, 2009 8:46 AM
 

Shifty said:

I would also like to see them in 18x9/ 18x10 to 18x10.5.... and in black! WOOOOO

March 6, 2009 10:57 AM
 

Mstng87gt said:

These in 18's would be nice.

March 6, 2009 3:04 PM
 

Steve said:

Yes please.  Staggered.  2005+ offset also, please.

March 6, 2009 4:00 PM
 

Milehighturbo said:

I would buy these in a 18!!!

I would buy these in a 18!!!

I would buy these in a 18!!!

I would buy these in a 18!!!

I would buy these in a 18!!!

I would buy these in a 18!!!

March 6, 2009 5:27 PM
 

RommelSK said:

if they are 18 x9 and 18x10's I have the credit card out and waiting!

March 6, 2009 6:50 PM
 

Venmhss said:

I would buy the 18's in a heartbeat if the rear is a 18X10.5 ...

March 6, 2009 7:25 PM
 

eclipsefiveho said:

PLEASE... make them available!

March 6, 2009 9:30 PM
 

S232 said:

SVE Rim Style + 18 in. sizes = My Credit Card

Definately

March 6, 2009 10:41 PM
 

clos_50 said:

Would love to own a set 18's (Black)!!!  Until then, I'll be waiting with my credit card in hand.

Thanx Guys

March 6, 2009 11:38 PM
 

Dan said:

Please tell me u could have these 18's available before the summer !!!! Ill even powdercoat them myself, just make me the rims...lol

March 7, 2009 2:35 AM
 

crazystang302 said:

let me get them 18s

March 7, 2009 7:18 AM
 

rizzo32lemans said:

make them and I know of 4 guys that will buy them. 2 sets to me alone

March 7, 2009 1:59 PM
 

cobra99Svt said:

I am about to purchase the 17" staggered black, but I will hold off if it is confirmed you will have 18" staggered black. I currently have 18" rims, and it would suck to go to a 17" to get the rim I want.

March 7, 2009 5:10 PM
 

joeficsit said:

fr500's are so popular because of all the size/color/backspacing combinations available.  I know you can't get all of the sizes, but get the most popular and they will be a valid option instead of the ever popular fr500's.

March 7, 2009 7:32 PM
 

Wislnby said:

I'm looking into the 17x9/10.5's right now.  If you offered them in 18" in that configuration I would be very interested.  I would want the Anthracite.

March 7, 2009 10:07 PM
 

LEO said:

I REALLY WANT SOME IN 18'S OR 19'S IN BLACK CHROME!!!!

March 7, 2009 11:24 PM
 

bradboski said:

Yes I would do a set of these in 18s definitely

March 8, 2009 1:06 AM
 

bradboski said:

Yes I would do a set of these in 18s definitely

March 8, 2009 1:06 AM
 

donnie said:

yes, because of the lolcat!

March 8, 2009 1:07 AM
 

YES PLEASE! said:

These 18's would definantly be worth it.  17's require a lowering kit to make them look good, with 18's they will look fine!

March 8, 2009 10:01 AM
 

Eddie said:

3 stangs at my house 2 of them need these wheels but they must be 18"

March 8, 2009 10:01 AM
 

Jsn said:

Make these wheels, there is a great market for them

March 8, 2009 1:29 PM
 

Bob said:

please!! would love to see these in 18's, Bronze would be nice too

March 8, 2009 2:03 PM
 

Moosestang said:

How about some in 4 lug?

March 8, 2009 3:37 PM
 

Tom said:

Definitely make them in 18's. Would be a smart move.

March 9, 2009 3:57 PM
 

Mike D said:

Yes please! I love the bronze!

March 9, 2009 5:19 PM
 

brian said:

i will buy

March 9, 2009 9:59 PM
 

Black10thSVT said:

I would love a set of 18's. Id have the 17's but dont like the lip on the front. Can you guys make the front wheels with little to no lip like the OEM wheels? And maybe make the spoke a little thicker like the OEM wheels?

March 9, 2009 10:02 PM
 

wraitherlx said:

i want the bronze in 18x9 and 18x10, will pay a down payment if need be

March 9, 2009 11:51 PM
 

chucknorris said:

Do want!  

March 10, 2009 9:02 AM
 

NosLaser said:

LOVE them.  I have 17" 10th Annniversary Cobras on my car now, and would HIGHLY consider these in 18" when it's time for me to upgrade.

March 10, 2009 9:54 AM
 

breakinparts said:

I will sacrifice holding off on buying 18 inch rims and leave my BBS rims on my Cobra if these will be made!  18's !!!

March 10, 2009 10:59 AM
 

stockr said:

18x10 count me in...:D

and i also agree will alot of these fellaz about the front wheels having no lip...

maybe even having them in 17x8 and 18x8 that would really make it stand out..

in my opinion...:D

March 10, 2009 10:11 PM
 

Prestophocles said:

+1 on 18's

March 11, 2009 11:11 AM
 

Jason said:

I would be interested in 18's....  Any idea when this might happen???

March 11, 2009 11:18 AM
 

Charles said:

These would be AWESOME in 18's with the same lip at the 17's. Ultimate HOT seller!

March 11, 2009 11:58 AM
 

samuel said:

heck yes! 18's with a nice lip on my baby would look clean.. so once again yes

March 11, 2009 6:22 PM
 

siegeF said:

I would definitely love these in 18' !!!!!  

March 11, 2009 7:26 PM
 

red 1994 GT said:

please make them on 18".  on chrome, machined and anthracite. and of course, on staggered sizes too.

March 11, 2009 11:14 PM
 

clos_50 said:

Still waiting until the 18's are made. Black, w/ front & rear lips. These rims look way cooler than the 5 pointed star Cobra's.

Finally, a great looking wheel even an import fan would appreciate.

March 12, 2009 1:45 AM
 

CHASECAR said:

PLEASE!!!! for 2005+ fitment. 18by9.5 front, 18by10 rear- anthracite, black, silver & chrome. They WILL be a home run for you!

March 13, 2009 2:10 PM
 

TxStang04 said:

i'm holding out for the 18's !

i really dont want to go down a size in wheels back to 17's just to get the great looks of the new SVE wheels . I'm thinking some 18x9 up front and 18x10  deep dish out back with 315's . On another note most alot of us like to run the polishes aluminum look or silver wheels , so that option would be great as well

March 14, 2009 4:27 PM
 

6Stang99 said:

I would love to have a set of 18x9's and 18x10's. You guys should definetly do this.

March 15, 2009 9:36 AM
 

91gt said:

18s all the way .....we're lining up like junkies for these!!!!!! HURRY....

March 15, 2009 12:01 PM
 

5.0beast said:

i'll take a set in black

March 15, 2009 8:03 PM
 

bullitt4796 said:

I WANT 18's!

March 16, 2009 6:34 PM
 

bradboski (Again) said:

Please just do it like Nike..... there has not been a person who has said no!!!!

At least let us know if we are close lol.... the anticipation is killin me

March 16, 2009 11:47 PM
 

btaylor said:

We are getting price quotes and looking at 3d models of the wheels to determine what looks best. Keep checking back!

March 17, 2009 8:35 AM
 

SVTSteve said:

18's. Do it.

March 17, 2009 9:40 AM
 

DB327GT said:

I would buy these wheels. i looked for these when i purchased my current set from AM a year ago. now i've scuffed these and found them a bit to heavy so i'm wheel shopping again.

and like others have said. no lip on the front! 18X9 and 18X10 and anthacrite

March 17, 2009 6:00 PM
 

DB327 said:

oh and please make them for the 05+ model as well :)

March 17, 2009 6:01 PM
 

SVTsteve said:

Also, would it be possible to run the spokes out to the edge on the fronts like the factory design? It seems like the 17's look smaller then they actually are. Thanks!

March 17, 2009 8:19 PM
 

Mustanggirl2000 said:

I love the Sve Wheels and I would love for yall to make them in a 18x9 and a 18x10 to fit my car.

March 17, 2009 9:38 PM
 

SlipNSlide said:

18x9s up front 18.10.5s out back, keep the lips on both front and rear, dip these bad boys in black chrome and u have a sale.

March 18, 2009 6:21 PM
 

Apicia said:

I want a set of 18x9/18x10 black SVE wheels.  I already have 18x9/18x10 black FR500s, but would replace them in a second.  I already have the BFGoodrich KDW NY tires.  Stay consistent with other styles and make the 18x10 and not 18x10.5.

March 18, 2009 7:45 PM
 

Apicia said:

Also, can we get notified somehow when they are available?  I would like to get a set from the first run.

March 18, 2009 7:46 PM
 

mATT said:

I'll take a set of 18's!!

March 19, 2009 3:37 AM
 

LRS said:

@Apicia - We don't have an official method of notification but checking our blog periodically is the best way to get the most current info about anything we are doing. You can also follow us on Twitter. twitter.com/latemodel_resto

I wouldn't worry though when/if the 18's are produced we are going to make sure that everyone who owns a Mustang knows about it!

March 19, 2009 8:33 AM
 

jay said:

i'd def take a set!

March 19, 2009 3:01 PM
 

32V-SVT said:

Man, there's a LOT of positive feedback here guys!!!  

$$$ is burning a hole in my pocket!!! Take my deposit, make me the

first with a pair of Anthracite 18 X 9, and 18 X 10's !!!  

March 19, 2009 6:51 PM
 

Mac Knight said:

I would definitely take a set or two maybe some for my son!!!!

March 24, 2009 9:47 AM
 

kb02roush said:

I would love to see these in 18x9/18x10 or 10.5 and in black. I would buy them in a heartbeat.

March 27, 2009 11:02 AM
 

jmeiers said:

18x9/18x10.5 chrome

March 28, 2009 3:49 PM
 

Rob said:

When are you gonna make a 18x10.5

March 29, 2009 7:07 PM
 

nate said:

@Rob - Probably the same time we make the other 18's. Unfortunately we don't know when that will be just yet. We are moving forward with the 18's so keep checking back and we'll make sure to let everyone know when that will be.

March 30, 2009 10:17 AM
 

clos_50 said:

Alright!!!  Do you guys have an idea how much for the wheel + tire combo?  These rims look really great, can't wait to get a set of black SVE's.

March 30, 2009 11:28 PM
 

JEFF said:

I THOUGHT THESE SHOULD HAVE BEEN 18'S BACK WHEN THEY FIRST CAME OUT. IF YOU GOT THE 18'S, I'VE GOT THE CASH!

April 1, 2009 9:18 AM
 

JMH said:

Do it! Do it! Do it!

April 1, 2009 9:50 AM
 

BOSS 281 said:

I wonder how many more responses are needed to get the ball rolling. Let's git'r done!

April 1, 2009 10:12 AM
 

90FoX said:

I'm going to be in the market for wheels in a few months once I complete my five lug conversion.  I love the 10th anni wheels but 17's are not cutting it. I would definitely purchase these wheels if you produced them in the 18" version.  I would like the 10.5" deep dish in the rears with 9" in the front with the factory 10th anni lip.

Hope you guys decide to make them! I'll keep my fingers crossed!

April 6, 2009 6:14 PM
 

98 GT said:

I want 'em! Gotta have'em!  the deeper the dish the better. As long as they're 18's.

April 7, 2009 10:07 AM
 

03cobra said:

Quite screwin around, make it happen!

April 8, 2009 11:55 PM
 

86gt said:

make them

April 8, 2009 11:56 PM
 

i want 18's said:

yes. i want them

April 8, 2009 11:56 PM
 

Pearl5.0 said:

Yes. make the 18s.  But with the dish all around.

April 9, 2009 6:51 AM
 

5.0 said:

I 2ND THAT NOTION! DISH ALL AROUND!

April 9, 2009 7:51 AM
 

christian said:

i would like a set of black ones with the fronts 18x9 with a nice polished lip and 18x10 in the rear with a bigger lip than the fronts maybe 2.5 inch lip in the rear

April 12, 2009 3:08 PM
 

sik 03 cobra said:

make it happen the bigger the lip the better i want them now i dont want 17's

April 12, 2009 3:11 PM
 

mike said:

ill take 3 sets in black 18's please i currently have 17 i dont want 17 anymore

April 12, 2009 3:18 PM
 

Victor said:

18's in the same design that you currently make would sell off the wall keep the 10.5" rear or try to make it 11.0 - 11.5

April 14, 2009 3:55 PM
 

LEO said:

Are they ready?! I can't wait

April 14, 2009 7:03 PM
 

nate said:

@LEO - We have signed a contract to have them produced and now were playing the waiting game. The best estimate I have been given is 3 months.

April 15, 2009 9:04 AM
 

Bradboski said:

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY, I hope we can get pics sooner than that though.  But YAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY

April 16, 2009 2:32 PM
 

nate said:

@Bradboski - Hopefully we will get a prototype before full production begins, if we do I will make sure that we get some pics online for you guys!

April 17, 2009 8:53 AM
 

bradboski said:

Thanks I love LRS

April 18, 2009 4:00 PM
 

svtsteve said:

Nice....now just run those front spokes out to the edge and you will be golden!

April 20, 2009 6:41 PM
 

Cesar said:

Any bank that wont give you gives the credit line to get these rims in production are IDIOTS............... I will be 6 of these wheels in 18's!!! 4 for daily and 2 for slicks!!!

April 21, 2009 12:50 AM
 

nate said:

@svtsteve - I'm not sure how they designed the 18's. I guess we'll have to wait for the prototypes.

April 21, 2009 10:29 AM
 

nate said:

@Cesar - Thanks for your support! Money is not really the issue, time is the issue. We are just playing the waiting game right now.

April 21, 2009 10:31 AM
 

Cesar said:

Wow I must have been half asleep when I left that comment, my grammar was HORRIBLE, haha. Well thats great to hear that time is the only issue, we all can't wait to devour your inventory of these wheels when they arrive! Oh P.S chrome (and if possible black chrome) is a must!!! I'll be MORE than happy to leave some kind of deposit for a preorder, 18x9 18x10.5 chrome (or black chrome)!!

April 21, 2009 5:40 PM
 

Vi said:

That is awesome!!!!!!!!!!

Will you plan on changing the design of the 18 fronts so they have less lip to them?

April 21, 2009 9:10 PM
 

nate said:

@Cesar - That hilarious! I was thinking that but I wasn't going to say anything. LOL! Chrome for sure, black chrome most likely not. We have had nightmarish issues with black chrome lately. As far as a deposit, it's probably a little early in the game for that, mainly because we haven't set up the part numbers in our system yet. But don't worry we'll make sure that everyone knows about it once they arrive!

April 22, 2009 9:03 AM
 

nate said:

@Vi - Yes, the 18's will have less lip that the 17's.

April 22, 2009 9:52 AM
 

CHRISTIAN said:

HOW BIG IS THE LIP ON THE REAR WHEELS?

April 23, 2009 1:42 PM
 

GINO said:

I WOULD LOVE A SET OF 18'S ON MY MUSTANG!!  

April 24, 2009 6:35 PM
 

clos_50 said:

That's great news to me!!!  Just wondering how wide is the front llp on the 17's vs the 18's (in inches)? And how about the rears?

Thanx LRS, keep up the good work.

April 24, 2009 8:14 PM
 

Joel said:

What do you think the prices will run for 18x9 and 18x10 or 10.5 Chromes? And can we start putting money down?

April 26, 2009 4:57 AM
 

nate said:

@CHRISTIAN - It should be the 2", like the 17" version.

April 27, 2009 8:56 AM
 

nate said:

@clos_50 - The lip on the front of the 18's looks to be quite a bit smaller than that of the 17's. I have some renderings of the 18's that I am going to post soon and you'll be able to see for yourself. As far as I know the lip on the rear is going to be the same, about 2 inches.

April 27, 2009 1:40 PM
 

nate said:

@Joel - We are going to release pricing and part numbers very soon so that you will be able to put some money down on your order.

April 27, 2009 1:42 PM
 

Tom said:

This thread should be bumped back up to first so everyone knows about the great news!

April 28, 2009 11:20 AM
 

nate said:

@Tom - I will be writing a new post soon with new developments about the 18" deep dish anniversary wheels, stay tuned!

April 28, 2009 12:11 PM
 

nate said:

@Tom - As promised, check out my new post www.mylrs.com/.../18-quot-sve-wheels-renderings-and-molds.aspx

April 29, 2009 9:54 AM
 

Joel said:

Any dates set as far as the arrival of these wheels?

May 4, 2009 9:58 AM
 

nate said:

@Joel - The latest ETA I know of is August 1st.

May 5, 2009 8:37 AM
 

Joel said:

Dang i was wishing i'd have them on my car for mustang week but i guess not.It sure would be nice to have them on my car for the car show.Not to mention we have cars from all across the US coming and lots of companys.Saleen,SVT ,Steeda ,Evolution performance,etc ........Look into it man if you could get a set sent early i'd love to promo the wheel on my 97 cobra and like i said this show will bring the whos who of the mustang performance parts world to one show.Check it out on SVTPerformance.com

May 8, 2009 9:18 AM
 

nate said:

@Joel - Trust me, we wish that we could have these wheels in yesterday just like you do, but we just have to play the waiting game like everyone else. We want to get these wheels out as fast as humanly possible but it's out of our hands. We will make sure to let everyone know about it the minute they come in.

May 8, 2009 2:14 PM
 

Tony Pecoraro said:

I would love to put these on my 2003 10th Anniversary cobra. Any chance they will come in black chrome? Also, will they be 18x9 and 18x10 or 18x9 and 18x10.5?

May 17, 2009 11:10 PM
 

nate said:

@Tony Pecoraro - Sorry, no black chrome. We have had some bad experiences with them and don't want to submit our customers to that again.

The sizes will be 18x9 and 18x10.

May 18, 2009 8:52 AM
 

JOHNNY said:

MAKE SOME 18' 03 COBRA WHEELS IN CHROME I NEED SOME 2 18X9 AND 2 18X10.5 PLEASE

May 24, 2009 12:28 PM
 

nate said:

@JOHNNY - Sounds interesting. I don't know if anyone makes them. I will forward your request to our VP Scott to see what he thinks.

May 26, 2009 9:02 AM
 

Joel said:

Soooooo Any new news???????You're killing us.

May 27, 2009 7:16 PM
 

nate said:

@Joel - I talked to Eddy our wheel man and he said that he is working on part numbers and kits as we speak. When he is done he is going to let me know so I can post them up! Shouldn't be long.

May 28, 2009 9:41 AM
 

Adrian said:

If you guys make 18"'s then I wont have to get 17"s and new lowering springs!

June 6, 2009 3:16 PM
 

GEORGE said:

I AM CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR 18X11 WOULD SETTLE FOR 18X10.5 ANTHRACITE. MAKE SURE THEY FIT OVER THE BREMBO BRAKES.

June 7, 2009 10:01 PM
 

nate said:

@GEORGE - We are going to have the 18x10, hopefully that will work for you. Not exactly sure if they will fit over Brembo brakes, we'll have to check when they arrive.

June 8, 2009 8:33 AM
 

RICHARD T said:

AS ARNOLD WOULD SAY "DO IT!"

18'S HERE. MAYBE 17'S

17S SO I CAN GET A 315 IV'E SEEN A 285/40 ON A 03GT AND IT IS LIKE PAPER CLOSE TO THE QT PANEL LIP

June 16, 2009 8:32 AM
 

Steve G said:

My 2003 10th Anniversary black vert would look AWESOME with the staggered 18x9 and 18x10.5 wheels in charcoal! You make 'em, we'll buy 'em!!!!!

July 3, 2009 8:58 PM
 

arin said:

I will defintiely buy these in 18, especially in bronze and staggered, once my current tires are fried.

I really want to upgrade to cobra R brakes, and thats the thing thats been holding me back on wheels so far. 18s would rock my socks

October 15, 2009 4:57 PM

Leave a Comment

(required) 
(optional)
(required) 
Submit

About nate

My name is Nathan and I am a C# developer by trade. My favorite movies are A Clockwork Orange and Fight Club, my favorite TV shows are Arrested Development and The Office. I also enjoy motocross and supercross. I am happily married and have two little girls. I became an auto enthusiast at age 16 when I purchased a 1988 GMC C1500 long bed, it was two-tone blue and ugly as sin. But it had a 350 and I flogged on it regularly. It's been all down hill from there. My current project is an 89 Chevy C1500 short bed.