20x8.5 American Muscle AMR Wheel Review

[derfdog15]

First here are the specs from american muscle:

Manufacturer: AmericanMuscle Wheels Style: AMR
Size: 20x8.5 Finish: Black
Placement: Front or Rear Centercap Size: Large (2-1/2")
Back Spacing: 5.9" (151mm) Offset: +30mm (1.2")
Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5" (5x114.3mm) Weight:
Material: Aluminum Lip Size : N/A

and a link to the wheels in gloss black http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-amr-20x85-2015.html

I have put about 1200 miles on these wheels as I had them installed as soon as I got my car and that is how many miles I have. So far I love them, have gotten many compliments, and the ride is amazing. No fitment issues at all, and a great price as well.

Here are all of the pictures I have featuring the wheels, I hope this helps anyone considering these wheels as an option. I did not try to fit an OEM center cap into the wheels so I dont know if one will fit. I also installed the black 6 spline locking lugnuts, found here http://www.americanmuscle.com/6spline-lugnuts-black.html to compliment the wheels and add some security and they fit wonderfully as well.

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[cror1]

Looking good. What tires are you running?

 

[derfdog15]

BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
245 /45 R20 103W XL BSW

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?ra=filterTireProducts.do&fl=&yr=2015&pc=29902&counter=0&ar=45&rd=20&vid=030180&cs=245


They seem to do well in wet or dry conditions and they look pretty mean as well. I got 5 of them for a good deal with pricematching and rebates on blackfriday, as well as getting 5 of the AMR wheels, so I also have one mounted and balanced in the trunk as a full sized spare.

 

[cror1]

Good ideas for a trunk spare...

 

[derfdog15]

Good ideas for a trunk spare...

Yeah I really done like the donut spares that some cars come with, and for sure was not liking having no spare, since I would rather not be stranded if I were to have a blow out or something. The spare fits, but is a bit taller than the hole so it has a slight bump in the trunk. I have the OEM compressor underneath the wheel, and am going to pick up a jack from an F150 or Crown Vic at my local junkyard to go along with the 4 ton jack thats in there now.

 

[ZSHO]

Looks great with the new Dubs,hope the TPMS sensors worked out for ya and congrats again.  Z

 

[cror1]

That's a lot of extra weight that will weigh you down. Have you considered only to carry those items and the spare when you go on longer trips? Also I may add that My new conti tires that I purchased came with a 3 yrs free flat road service, including tow if my spare was not available, which I would not depend on, but knowing it's there sure helps.

 

[derfdog15]

Looks great with the new Dubs,hope the TPMS sensors worked out for ya and congrats again.  Z

The TPMS worked out wonderfully and for 8 bucks a piece cant beat it. I looked at the link the other day and they are now $50 ea!

That's a lot of extra weight that will weigh you down. Have you considered only to carry those items and the spare when you go on longer trips? Also I may add that My new conti tires that I purchased came with a 3 yrs free flat road service, including tow if my spare was not available, which I would not depend on, but knowing it's there sure helps.

Its like 100 lbs max, and I have AAA if I need a tow but I just really dont like not having a spare. I have had a fullsize spare in the trunk of my mustang for a long time as well, even with the extra weight id rather the piece of mind

 

[ZSHO]

That's a lot of extra weight that will weigh you down. Have you considered only to carry those items and the spare when you go on longer trips? Also I may add that My new conti tires that I purchased came with a 3 yrs free flat road service, including tow if my spare was not available, which I would not depend on, but knowing it's there sure helps.

Thats why you have free 24hr Ford road side assistance,its inside your owners manuel,especially knowing its a PP SHO.  Z

 

[Syndicate1924]

Was curious about the tpms sensors. We're you able to use your factory ones when you swapped out the wheels or did you purchase them from American muscle as well?

 

[derfdog15]

I bought four replacements off of amazon on black friday for real cheap,since I would have needed valve stems. The OEM one will work though, you just need to change the valve stems when changing them from one set of wheels to another. The American Muscle ones will work as well however.

Was curious about the tpms sensors. We're you able to use your factory ones when you swapped out the wheels or did you purchase them from American muscle as well?

 

[Vortech347]

I like the offset much better than mine.  I've been thinking about getting some 1/4" spacers to push the wheels out a bit.

 

[Syndicate1924]

I bought four replacements off of amazon on black friday for real cheap,since I would have needed valve stems. The OEM one will work though, you just need to change the valve stems when changing them from one set of wheels to another. The American Muscle ones will work as well however.

Was curious about the tpms sensors. We're you able to use your factory ones when you swapped out the wheels or did you purchase them from American muscle as well?

Cool thanks for the response, that's exactly what I needed to know!

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[ZSHO]

I bought four replacements off of amazon on black friday for real cheap,since I would have needed valve stems. The OEM one will work though, you just need to change the valve stems when changing them from one set of wheels to another. The American Muscle ones will work as well however.

Was curious about the tpms sensors. We're you able to use your factory ones when you swapped out the wheels or did you purchase them from American muscle as well?

Derfdog appreciate your input,thanks.  Z 

 

[Heelfan1]

Did you happen to get hub rings for this as the mustang has a larger center bore diameter?

 

[ZSHO]

Did you happen to get hub rings for this as the mustang has a larger center bore diameter?

Welcome aboard Heelfan1 and if you would be kind enough to introduce yourself simply by following this link,thanks.  Z    http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/board,14.0.html

 

[sholxgt]

Love the wheels!  They are high on my shopping list.  Love the gloss black finish and the extra poke.

Quick question...any reason to go with 245/45-20's over 255/45-20's?  245's are standard on my MKS, but I think 255's are standard on SHO's?  I am finding better prices on 255's.

How is the finish holding up on the wheels?

Edited to add that the other wheels I'm considering are these...
http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-s197saleen-20x9-2015.html

I like that they are 9" wide, but am wondering if they will fit?  Anyone try 20x9's with a 30mm offset?  I scoured the forum, but didn't find that combo.

 

[BiGMaC]

245/20 are standard on all 13+ SHOs. FWIT the diameter of the 245 is 27.9" and the 255 diameter is 29.2" ... So you get 1/2 inch more tread width with the 255, but it comes at whatever cost is invoked in the change of final drive ratio... If the traction means enough decrease in wheel spin then you're ahead. Dunno the best for performance, but the 255 looks better IMHO.

 

[sholxgt]

Thanks!  I think I figured out how I came up with the incorrect info.  Looks like SHO's/MKS' with 19" wheels get 255's?  Funny that they downgrade the width when you pay more for the 20" wheel option.

Maybe they didn't want to go down to 40 series tires for ride quality reasons, but wanted to minimize the diameter as much as possible?  Who knows?