10 Sep 2020
BC Forged / Car Makes / Customer Spotlight / Ford Mustang Cobra / Wheel Brands
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Customer Spotlight: Shimraaz’s 03 Cobra x BC Forged MLE52

What can I say? You may start to notice a pattern with us when it comes to the types of cars we do. The 2003-04 Cobra is one of our staple cars. BC Forged is one of our #1 partners in the wheel industry. It should be no surprise to see this combination become a popular one in the Cobra Community through us here at Wheel Lab. A community we know, love and actually contribute with our own shop 03 Sonic Blue Cobra. (Shown here)

BC Forged is so hard to beat for customers who want true customization, quality forged wheels, no up charges on custom colors and not to mention a short lead time. BC Forged hits those marks every time, including the 3-5 week lead time. Not to mention did you see how absolutely amazing Shimraaz’s Cobra looks?

Lets take a closer look at the wheels and the car.

Step lipped, flush mount center with a focus on maximizing the lip on this set up. Absolutely stunning set of wheels. Now, onto the details!

Wheel Design:
BC FORGED MLE52 
Step Lip (MLE) 
Flush mount center

Finishes:
Brushed Clear Center 
Polished Lip / brushed inner 
Stainless Hardware 

Specs:
18×9.5 et25
18×11 et19

Car info: 
2003-04 Cobra
Wilwood BBK front brake kit

Wheels: Purchase Here
Contact Us:
978-219-9060 | sales@wheellab.us

Words by: James T. Curtis
Photos: @svt_creecy
Owner: @paradiselivin_svt

30 Jul 2020
BC Forged / Car Makes / Ford Mustang Cobra / Shop Car / Wheel Brands
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Shop Car Spotlight: Kevin’s 2003 Cobra x BC Forged TD03 x Toyo Tires

This Cobra is a special Cobra for me. It belongs to one of my closest friends, and a huge supporter of Wheel Lab. Kevin, our Ford Performance Manager. Kevin’s car features a Whipple supercharger, cams, a whole bunch of e85 and a very proper tune from our friends at Performance Dyno NH. In its current configuration the car makes 931 WHP.

This is one of my absolute favorite cars to drive. This car is an absolute monster to drive. I feel very thankful for friends like Kevin who let me experience face melting acceleration thanks to his properly set up Cobra. Needless to say we NEEDED a proper wheel set up for this car to match. We like to change it up every year.

Last year it was Classics by CCW. 18×9.5 and 18×11 (feature on this set up coming soon)

Year prior it was RTS 71 by Weld Racing. 18×9 and 17×11 (feature on this set up coming soon)

So we knew we needed something DIFFERENT than what we have run before. BC Forged was very high on our list, and the new TD series was wildly intriguing to us. Finally a more customizable 1 piece wheel with a LIP! A true competitor to the SP series by CCW.

We knew we needed lightweight, forged and proper fitment for our tire partner Toyo. There is NO better option for these Cobra’s than the Toyo TQ out back with the R888R up front. We find we can drive this car hard, in just about any scenario thanks to Toyo. So BC Forged TD03 wrapped in Proxes R888R and TQ it was!

Now, onto the details. Built in 3-5 weeks. No charge on custom finishes and most important… a completion photo at the end!

Wheel Design:
BC Forged TD03

Finishes:
Brushed Gloss Clear

Specs:
18×9.5 +22
18×11 +18

Tires:
Toyo Proxes R888R 275/35r18 front
Toyo Proxes TQ 315/35r18 Rear

Car info: 
2003 Ford Mustang Cobra
Baer 6 Piston Front Brakes

Wheels: Purchase Here
Contact Us:
978-219-9060 | sales@wheellab.us

The view a lot of our friends are use to seeing with the thanks to Whipple Superchargers and Performance Dyno NH!

Words by: James T. Curtis
Photos/Owner: @intervention302

27 Jul 2020
Car Makes / Customer Spotlight / Ford Mustang / Rohana / Wheel Brands
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Customer Spotlight: David’s S550 x Rohana RFX5

The S550 is a platform we know and love. Joe our social media director happens to own one as well! The chassis itself is very capable, and for wheels you can fit some pretty wide rubber. Shown here is David’s Procharged 3.7 Mustang. When he came to us he wanted something strong, light and would not kill his budget.

After some deliberation, Rohana RFX series was chosen, and specifically the RFX5. Shown here in your typical perfect 20×10/11 fitment for the S550. Flowform technology brings strength and lightweight to customers who don’t necessarily want to spend forged money on wheels. Rohana knocks it out of the park with their RFX line up.

For more details see below:

Wheel Design:
Rohana RFX5

Finishes:
Matte Black

Specs:
20×10 ET40
20×11 ET48

Car info: 
2016 Ford Mustang

Wheels: Purchase Here
Contact Us:
978-219-9060 | sales@wheellab.us

Words by: James T. Curtis
Photos: @johnnycantu956
Owner: @mmagnetic2016 

16 May 2020
BC Forged / Car Makes / Customer Spotlight / Ford Mustang Cobra / Wheel Brands
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Customer Spotlight: Jr’s Cobra X BC Forged LE05

When some people think of the Terminator, they think of a 1984 Sci-Fi thriller by James Cameron and some jacked dude named Arnold Schwarzenegger (had to be in bold). I cannot think of a better, more fitting nickname for the 2003-2004 Ford Mustang Cobra. Ford plays Cameron, and well the Cobra is Arnold. There is no way around it!

When I think of the Terminator I think of our Ford performance manager and my amazing friend Kevin Dion. He has a 934 whp Whipple Supercharged Cobra that has cemented a feeling of face melting acceleration in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gear and beyond. These cars just pull like a freight train.

When Jr came to us for a unique wheel idea for his VERY clean Terminator, we immediately jumped at the opportunity to introduce BC Forged to more Cobro’s and see what we could make happen. His car is unique in the fact that this car ditched the IRS (independent rear suspension) in favor of running a straight rear axle! A lot of wheel companies will overlook this and run the 18×11 +19 rear, which will leave you looking like a lifted Duramax out back.

Specs needed for SRA Terminator: 18×9.5 +25 front and 18×11 +34 rear.

Specs needed for IRS Terminator: 18×9.5 +25 front and 18×11 +19 rear.

Onto: The finished product! 3-5 weeks after your order is placed, each one of our BC Forged customers receives a proof of concept in a completion photo. BC Forged is just SO on point with their process. A great example of how all brands should do it.

Wheel Design:
BC Forged LE05
(Flat Lip)
Center style option : Flush Mount Standard

Finishes:
Center : Gloss Gunmetal
Lip/Barrel : Polished with brushed inner
Assembly Hardware Option : Exposed Stainless


Specs:
18×9.5 +25
18×11 +34

Car info: 
2003 Cobra
Solid rear axle swap, non IRS rear
BAER 6 Piston Front Brakes

Wheels: Purchase Here
Contact Us:
978-219-9060 | sales@wheellab.us

Words by: James T. Curtis
Photos: @Limitless.photoss / @Nandos.photography
Owner: @cobraterritory

Car Makes / Customer Spotlight / Ford Mustang / RSR Forged / Wheel Brands
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Customer Spotlight: SQUAD Driven’s S550 Mustang x RSR Forged R901

The S550 Mustang, a car we know very well. Our own Joe Hoye actually owns a 2016 GT. So we have a vested interest in the S550 mustang community. We are always looking for new, exciting, and quality options for our customers. Enter RSR wheels.

When you think of forged 1 piece wheels the first things that come to mind are:

How long am I going to wait!?
How bad is this going to hurt my wallet!?

RSR’s answers:

Currently as off 2020, Off the shelf and ready to ship in the titanium finish for $2,820.00 SHIPPED

Wheel Design:
RSR R901

Finishes:
Brushed Titanium

Specs:
20×10 +35
20×11 +50

Car info: 
S550 Mustang GT
Performance Package Brakes

Wheels: Purchase Here
Contact Us:
978-219-9060 | sales@wheellab.us

Words by: James T. Curtis
Photos: @wastegatemedia
Owner: @asa_5.0 / @squad_driven

Some fun technology information on RSR’s wheel process and features:

Stay tuned for more with RSR and Wheel Lab!

18 Feb 2020
Car Makes / Customer Spotlight / Ford Mustang / Forgestar / Wheel Brands
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Customer Spotlight: Rich’s S197 GT500 x Forgestar M14

When you think of multi piece wheels, sometimes your wallet just, well hurts. In the case of the M14 though, you would be seriously surprised if I told you this set retails for $750 per wheel! The M14 is a very uniquely built wheel as well. 2 piece bolt together using a flowform face and barrel with a forged lip.

Features:
Built To Your Specifications
Custom Bolt Patterns
Modular Construction Rotary Forged Center and Inner Barrel
Forged Rolled Lip
Clears most big brake kits

Now, onto the details!

Wheel Style:
Forgestar M14

Finishes:
Bronze burst face
Polished lip
Polished hardware

Specs:
19×9.5 et37 – 1” lip front
19×11 et 47 – 2.5” lip rear

Car:
2010 Ford Mustang GT500 
Lowering springs 
Stock Brembo brakes

Wheels: Purchase Here
Contact Us:
978-219-9060 | sales@wheellab.us

If you don’t look back at it, do you really love the car? We know Rich does!

Words by: James T. Curtis
Owner: Rich Evans
Photographer: Nicholas Atwell

Link to more pics on Forgestar’s gallery

13 Feb 2020
Air Lift Performance / Car Makes / Customer Spotlight / Ford Mustang / Rotiform / Wheel Brands
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Customer Spotlight: Chelsea’s S550 x Rotiform and Air Lift

The S550 Mustang was a huge hit for Ford, and for us as a company. Even our own Joe Hoye succumbed to Bald Eagle Fever and got himself a S550 GT as well! When we think of the new S550 we think progress. Finally a Mustang with the fit and finish to go with the look and the power.

Chelsea wanted to have a flush, drive-able set up that retained performance while going low and a unique set of wheels to really complete her look. We knew right away air ride was going to be a nice compliment for her, especially with the wheel choice pick! 3 piece concave Rotiform KPS. One of the most unique split 5 spoke designs we have to offer. Now, onto the details of her set up!

Wheel Style:
Rotiform KPS 
3 piece forged concave 
Rear Load Rim Parts 

Finishes:
Matte black face 
Gloss black lip 
Gold bolts
Black inner barrel 
Red caps

Specs:
19×10 et40
19×11 et48

Car:
2017 Mustang GT
Cut for 6 piston OEM Brembo Brakes
Air Lift Performance Suspension front and rear with 3p Management w/ 3/8″ lines

Wheels: Purchase Here
Suspension: Purchase Here
Contact Us:
978-219-9060 | sales@wheellab.us

Words by: James T. Curtis
Owner: @chelsealynn_18
Photographer: @leos550