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Neil B 04-13-2008 01:39 PM

Looking for suggestions on 18" wheels
 
I'm looking for a new set of 18" wheels. I like race-oriented styling and I'm not that crazy about full-polished wheels. The wheels must look good on both my '69 Z28 and my '87 Z28 (same offset works on both). The '69 is white with black stripes and the '87 is flame red metallic. Any suggestions on what might look good in terms of style and color?



Here are the cars...

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/100_0035.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...riversSide.jpg

JayR 04-13-2008 02:49 PM

I love those Mini-Lites and the shoes on the 87 look good too but not exactly interchangable.

I'm pretty partial but most of the designs in my line www.RushforthWheels.com would work like a champ with satin centers and polished hoops.

buickfunnycar.com 04-13-2008 03:15 PM

Love that Minilight look man...but I can understand you wanting a different look to change it up a bit.:yes:

The WidowMaker 04-13-2008 04:03 PM

id call jon at driverzinc and get yourself a set of rushforths. those guys know what they are doing and they have great prices and even better designs. get them with the 3 piece hardware and brushed. they will look way over the top.

Tim

chicane 04-13-2008 04:20 PM

Rusty is working on 18" version of the Vintage Wheel Works line... and his "V48" might just do the deed:

http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/pro.../V48-17x11.jpg

On the late model... I personally like Fikse Profile 10's.

rjsjea 04-13-2008 04:27 PM

I like the look of the V48's........18" in those would be nice

Neil B 04-13-2008 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicane (Post 145176)

On the late model... I personally like Fikse Profile 10's.

I really like the Fikse Profile 10's and the similar Forgeline WC3R's. But they've gotta look good on the '69 too because I can't spend 5 grand on wheels for an '87 IROC. : )

I like the V48's and I'm excited to hear they're coming out with some 18's. The ridge on the wheel center is the only drawback with that design.

awr68 04-13-2008 10:12 PM

I like my Profile 10's on my 68.....

Neil B 04-13-2008 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awr68 (Post 145225)
I like my Profile 10's on my 68.....

Anthony, those look great on your '68. What size/backspace are the wheels and tires?

Spiffav8 04-13-2008 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awr68 (Post 145225)
I like my Profile 10's on my 68.....

We all like your Profile 10's but this isn't about you. :rofl:

awr68 04-13-2008 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil B (Post 145232)
Anthony, those look great on your '68. What size/backspace are the wheels and tires?

Thanks very much!!

Front: 18x9 w/ 5.625" bs 245/40/18

Rear: 18x11.5 w/ 5.625" bs 315/30/18

brownz 04-14-2008 07:23 PM

i got a set of forgelines from Frank at the GPsuperstore they would look great on both your cars and hes a sponser and cabn get deals on them

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...z/100_0244.jpg

Neil B 04-15-2008 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brownz (Post 145347)
i got a set of forgelines from Frank at the GPsuperstore they would look great on both your cars and hes a sponser and cabn get deals on them

Those really look great, especially with that brake combo behind them. What finish are the wheel centers?

I have had a slight change of plans in the past few days. I've opted to buy a set of CCW Classics with the optional Corvette FRC attached to them. :) I'm going to see the car in person this weekend and if it checks out, it'll be my new driver.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...otos/Crude.jpg

awr68 04-15-2008 11:42 AM

Looks great! A little more than a set of wheels...but we do what we gotta do!! :lol:

Boulder69 04-15-2008 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicane (Post 145176)
Rusty is working on 18" version of the Vintage Wheel Works line...

Tom - Actually they are not. I just spoke with Eli last week and all the 18" stuff is on semi-permanent hold. Jody's rig gives me hope the 17" stuff will clear my C5/AFX combo. Which reminds me to call Eli back...


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