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Motobrewmaster 07-17-2014 04:27 AM

Have you considered Rocket Racing Booster wheels? They come in the correct sizes and back spacing. I have them on my 69 and they fit perfect with 245/40ZR18 & 275/35ZR18. They also had enough clearance for my 14" Wilwood 6 pots in front.

MCMLXIX 07-17-2014 05:11 AM

Since my car is stock now but I want to upgrade later, I can run these with spacers. Then when I replace the rear I can build it with the correct width so I wouldn't need the spacer later.... I would love a DSE front clip but the cost may be more then I can afford....Not sure what a DSE front subframe will accept for wheels either...

While I like the Rocket Racing wheel, and I had a set of Coys on my Chevelle, I want something different. No deep lips. I want the concave look with spokes that come out the the outer edge. If I had big 4 or 6 piston brakes I would find a split 5 spoke the show them off....

You can get a set of those Niche Circuit rims in 18s for about $850 off ebay...

OBeer-WAN-Kenobi 02-02-2015 02:11 PM

Well,
I'm finally starting to shop in earnest for some wheels. I should have enough in my income tax return to increase my budget just a bit.

I'd like to stay under $300 per wheel.

Anyway, I've been nosing around quite a bit today and I can't seem to find anything in the proper size that's not a "vintage" style.

I'm thinking that the best bet is going to be buying some +25 to +40 offset 5x120mm wheels and using a spacer/adapter which converts to 5x120.65 AND has a thickness equal to the offset of the rim minus 6mm. I might have to machine some myself If I can't find anything close.

I think that's going to give me a huge variety in cheap choices.

Still looking for other suggestions though.

Sideshow 02-02-2015 03:53 PM

Forgestar. 1100 shipped.

Build-It-Break-it 02-03-2015 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Sideshow (Post 592939)
Forgestar. 1100 shipped.

I was considering there rims to but looked them up and a lot of people have had quality issues and customer service issues. I guess that could be anywhere you go tho.

will69camaro 02-03-2015 07:30 AM

Forgestar is perfectly fine. I know several people who have them and only one that had an issue has a discontinued finish (titanium). All others have been VERY good.

William

ArisESQ 02-03-2015 05:08 PM

I'd do forgestar. Best looking wheel for that price point.

OBeer-WAN-Kenobi 02-04-2015 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sideshow (Post 592939)
Forgestar. 1100 shipped.

Quote:

Originally Posted by will69camaro (Post 593010)
Forgestar is perfectly fine. I know several people who have them and only one that had an issue has a discontinued finish (titanium). All others have been VERY good.

William

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Originally Posted by ArisESQ (Post 593084)
I'd do forgestar. Best looking wheel for that price point.

Did any of you get them for a 69 Camaro?

I called today and it seems they have one for the back that would work but the front wheels they have would require a 20mm spacer. I like the wheels, I'm just hoping for a solution that fits. If I have to do spacers, I might as well go with my 5 x 120 wheel idea.

OBeer-WAN-Kenobi 02-04-2015 11:55 AM

OK,
After calling forgestar directly, it seems I have to go to a 9" wheel up front to get the right offset/backspacing and not need to deal with a spacer. It's going to go towards the subframe but stay the same distance away from the outer fender. It's also only availlable in the F14 Style. Seems like a decent option though.

So, I shouldn't lose too much turning radius with a 9" wide wheel up front right? Anything else I need to worry about?

Che70velle 02-04-2015 03:13 PM

Stielow just bought a set for his new/old/newish/newest project, and they look great. You won't find a nicer wheel in this price point.


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