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[92BlackGT]

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2003/mercury/marauder/driveshaft_-ar-_axle/wheel.html

are these the wheels that don't allow the stock center caps to be used?

[fastblackmerc]

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2003/mercury/marauder/driveshaft_-ar-_axle/wheel.html

are these the wheels that don't allow the stock center caps to be used?

If they are replica's then the center caps "should" fit. The Mustang wheels are the ones that the stock MM center caps don't fit flush.

[05crownsport]

Are these replica wheels forged like the original marauder and mustang wheels?

[fastblackmerc]

Are these replica wheels forged like the original marauder and mustang wheels?

They usually are cast... not forged that is why they are cheaper.

[NXSBOB]

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2003/mercury/marauder/driveshaft_-ar-_axle/wheel.html

are these the wheels that don't allow the stock center caps to be used?
Those are new made in China wheels. They are cast which IMO does not matter. They are not quite as shinny as genuine Ford wheel. The center cap will fit, but it will protrube about 1/16" more which is not noticable unless looking at closer that 2' away.
Check out this site for a better price as they are cheaper to start with and they will accept offers of 10-20% less. They have free shipping, but charge sales tax in some states.
I have bought from them before and they are great.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercury-Marauder-2003-2005-18-inch-COMPATIBLE-Wheel-R-/160935807134?pt=Motors_Car_Tru ck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item257885889e

[92BlackGT]

hmm, interesting, thanks for the info. one of my wheels has a gouge in the middle of one of the spokes. it bugs me every time i wash the car. wondering if i should find an OE wheel

[fastblackmerc]

There is a BIG difference between cast & forged wheels.

http://www.corwheels.com/forged-vs-cast-wheels-what%E2%80%99s-the-difference/

http://www.esi-group.com/products/casting/Etips-old/eTip16.pdf

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=90

http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/news/news_detail.asp?pageID=2010102 7005225en&newsYear=2010

http://www.ehow.com/facts_6018344_forged-vs_-cast-aluminum-wheels.html

[guspech750]

There may be a difference between forged and cast and a forged wheel would be preferred. But in reality, an ordinary person driving their Merc with the occasional romp on the highway is not going to have a cast wheel just break. And any rim is going to be susceptible to damage from pot holes.

For everyday use, I'd have no problem using a cast wheel. The money saved, I'd buy some nice track wheels.


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