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69MyWay 10-28-2008 12:18 PM

Which Intro wheel for my 69 Camaro
 
I'm down to these two...on my car www.mcspeed.com

http://www.hvydeez.com/images/pg_w_e...g-cube_500.jpg

http://www.hvydeez.com/images/pg_w_e...-rod_5_500.jpg

I have to pull the 9" and have it shortened by 5" - in 2004 I had it built and widened to accomodate the C5 rear wheels without spacers. The Vette wheels do nothing for this car...Just need to pick out the right set.

jy211 10-28-2008 12:36 PM

what's the car look like currently? My choice would be the top picture. :thumbsup:

Spiffav8 10-28-2008 12:36 PM

I like the first one...it's tough a call though.

69MyWay 10-28-2008 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jy211 (Post 173784)
what's the car look like currently? My choice would be the top picture. :thumbsup:

you can pull up dozens of pictures at www.mcspeed.com

The car has been finished since 2005. I finally going back and tweaking on somethings I glossed over at the time - like the wheels, seats, and other minor details.

I really thought i wanted a five spoke. but that first wheel is killer looking.

dirtshark 10-28-2008 12:39 PM

My vote if for the top wheel.......I am not big on the 5 spokes anymore. Show us some pics of that car!!!!!!

Vegas69 10-28-2008 12:54 PM

What size wheels? That top one could get a little busy in a small wheel. I still like a 5 spoke:D but not that one some much. Little street rod to me, but that's my pick.

69MyWay 10-28-2008 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegas69 (Post 173791)
What size wheels? That top one could get a little busy in a small wheel. I still like a 5 spoke:D but not that one some much. Little street rod to me, but that's my pick.


18 front, 19 rear

almcbri 10-28-2008 02:27 PM

top pic.

redfire69 10-28-2008 03:33 PM

top pic X2

buickfunnycar.com 10-28-2008 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegas69 (Post 173791)
What size wheels? That top one could get a little busy in a small wheel. I still like a 5 spoke:D but not that one some much. Little street rod to me, but that's my pick.

A classic 5-spoke design will always be timeless...but you're right,that one is screaming street rod to me too.
Have you looked at www.rushforthwheels.com ...?:rolleyes:

awr68 10-28-2008 07:13 PM

Chris I like the top wheel, but wouldn't do full polish. I see the center section darker or machine finish.

akrapovic 10-28-2008 07:25 PM

I think you should go with the G cubes.






I'm a little biased.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...DSC_0030-1.jpg

brans72 10-28-2008 07:40 PM

X2 Rushforth wheels

69MyWay 10-29-2008 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akrapovic (Post 173849)
I think you should go with the G cubes.






I'm a little biased.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...DSC_0030-1.jpg



Do you have a larger version of that picture?????

What size tires do you have there?

akrapovic 10-29-2008 06:10 AM

The tires are 295/35/18 in the rear and 235/40/18 in the front. I'll work on a bigger picture.

redfire69 10-29-2008 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akrapovic (Post 173890)
The tires are 295/35/18 in the rear and 235/40/18 in the front. I'll work on a bigger picture.

Looks good! Like to see more pics too.:thumbsup:

akrapovic 10-30-2008 08:02 AM

Here are some pics. I will post some after I lower next week.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...c/DSC_0028.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...c/DSC_0030.jpg

69MyWay 10-30-2008 10:57 AM

Okay guys...still hunting. Still like the G cube...but am now looking at other options. So...what do you think of these? Either set will cost me about $3,800 shipped with tires. These are much more than the Intro...but a whole other look too. Here is the lat-g link to the car.


https://lateral-g.net/members/mcdonald69camaro/

https://lateral-g.net/members/mcd...9camaro/02.jpg

https://lateral-g.net/members/mcd...9camaro/04.jpg

I think the black center would look Billy Bad Butt on this...while the silver center would be neat and clean. The car needs a new attitude that it just isn't getting with the C5 wheels.

https://www.newstalgiawheel.com/imag...W_1414_500.gif

https://www.newstalgiawheel.com/imag...W_1422_500.gif

slck6t9 10-30-2008 11:33 AM

I like these two choice's better.

69MyWay 10-30-2008 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by slck6t9 (Post 174122)
I like these two choice's better.


Thanks man...

does anybody know the exact maximum size and offset you can stuff in there on a stock suspension?

I get a little rub in the rear under hard turning or hitting bumps when I have the rear seat full of people - not enough to be an issue with the stock rear 18" C5 wheels

The front rub when I turn at a decent speed, or if I go into a drive or some sort of bump up. I assume 7" rim in the front with a 235 40 18 might stop that...but in the rear I would like to keep it maxed.

I'm going back to a stock width rear axle - would like to go 10 x 19 on the rim...and am curious about back spacing.

69MyWay 10-30-2008 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akrapovic (Post 174078)

SWEEET! :hail:

buickfunnycar.com 10-30-2008 05:13 PM

Glad you're moving away from those C-5 wheels man...no lip is not a good look for these cars.

brans72 10-30-2008 07:11 PM

ummm how can i say it easy RUSHFORTH WHEELS :hail:

69MyWay 10-30-2008 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brans72 (Post 174254)
ummm how can i say it easy RUSHFORTH WHEELS :hail:

I don't see any there I like...maybe I'm missing something? Which one do you prefer?

brans72 10-30-2008 07:53 PM

i would tell you but then i would have to kill you but i think there website does them no justice at all rushforth wheels appear alot better on cars then what might be on there website do a search here and take a look at them. if you stay tuned i will post pictures as soon as my 1 off rushforth wheel come in shorty. if you like boze forgored i would look into the 6 spoke wheel seems to many guys have the 5 spoke just my 2 cent what other companies have you looked at???/ brandon

69MyWay 10-31-2008 09:16 AM

Okay...Rushforth...and bad to the bone:

http://www.rushforthwheels.com/image...edTitanium.jpg

JayR 10-31-2008 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brans72 (Post 174267)
i would tell you but then i would have to kill you but i think there website does them no justice at all rushforth wheels appear alot better on cars then what might be on there website do a search here and take a look at them. if you stay tuned i will post pictures as soon as my 1 off rushforth wheel come in shorty. if you like boze forgored i would look into the 6 spoke wheel seems to many guys have the 5 spoke just my 2 cent what other companies have you looked at???/ brandon

Thanks for all the support, Brandon! I agree, our site doesn't do the wheels justice but let us know if you want to see some client's cars running the wheels and we'll flood your inbox. Hard to go wrong with our Rated-X on anything from a 55 Bel Air to a 2010 Camaro.
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...els/KennyD.jpg
And here's the Super Spoke you were liking
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...okeCamaro4.jpg

69MyWay 10-31-2008 10:32 AM

Great discussion ... and thanks for all the info.

Jason...your wheels are awesome.

Can that twin spoke be done with just the center powder coated and lip left polished?

Looking at this one now too. I know I can have this powder coated and bolts installed around the outside with the bright hoop/lip (polished).

http://www.hvydeez.com/images/pg_w_e...wler_5_500.jpg

JayR 10-31-2008 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69MyWay (Post 174383)
Great discussion ... and thanks for all the info.

Jason...your wheels are awesome.

Can that twin spoke be done with just the center powder coated and lip left polished?

Looking at this one now too. I know I can have this powder coated and bolts installed around the outside with the bright hoop/lip (polished).

We sure can. All our designs are available in any finish in just the center, just the hoop or like that Camaro with the whole wheel as well as without perimeter hardware. John just wanted to do the entire wheel in that finish on his car.

Here's a shot of a powdercoated center and polished hoops.
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...ls/Rated-X.jpg

brans72 10-31-2008 11:47 AM

whoa scared me for a minute with the last picture and thought some was trying to let the cat out of the bag on my new wheels i have not even seen yet hahaha i am :willy: waiting on my wheels cause i know they will make my car stand out that much more in the end! i looked at 20 different wheels till musclecar john told me about rushforth and it was the best thing with john being so helpful at driverz inc with what i wanted and correct sizing for my chevelle i can't say much more till i get my wheels but i will be wearing a bip to catch the drool i heard. brandon

jy211 10-31-2008 12:17 PM

noooooooooooooo.....No more rated X's...LOL

The Rushforths are great...I have a set for my 55' chevy I am building. Can't go wrong! :thumbsup:

69MyWay 11-04-2008 04:19 AM

There are so many great choices out there. I enjoyed talking with Jason the other day.

I'm very close to pulling the trigger. I am battling both style and price as I move forward.

As mentioned before...I'll have to pull my axle and have it shortened back to a stock 69 Camaro width (Ford 9" with Moser axles) before this will go. It seems to be about a month to a month in a half for any rim to be made and shipped. The rims seem to all come from California too...and I'm clear across the country from them.

brans72 11-04-2008 07:35 AM

i know what your saying on wait time but look at it like this you know it is custom and not everyone has them!!!! i am waiting on my rushforths and to there knowledge mine have never been made for anybody but me makes me feel GREAT know i am the first one for my wheel!! so choose wisely my son :lol:

lhkustoms 11-14-2008 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayR (Post 174382)
Thanks for all the support, Brandon! I agree, our site doesn't do the wheels justice but let us know if you want to see some client's cars running the wheels and we'll flood your inbox. Hard to go wrong with our Rated-X on anything from a 55 Bel Air to a 2010 Camaro.
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...els/KennyD.jpg
And here's the Super Spoke you were liking
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...okeCamaro4.jpg

Go with the Rushforths I guarantee you wont be disappointed I used Rushforth rated X's and they are the nicest wheel I have used nothing wrong with intro's but I strongly recommend the rushforths just my 2 cents

brans72 11-15-2008 06:12 AM

just wait till they see my Rushforth next week probably like friday since coming from cali!!!! man i am going to loose sleep if you guy's keep talking about Rushforth Wheels.:thumbsup: to John for taking time when i call him up also, that what customer service is suppose to be :cheers: John.

brandon

DriverzInc 11-17-2008 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brans72 (Post 176974)
just wait till they see my Rushforth next week probably like friday since coming from cali!!!! man i am going to loose sleep if you guy's keep talking about Rushforth Wheels.:thumbsup: to John for taking time when i call him up also, that what customer service is suppose to be :cheers: John.

brandon

Thanks Brandon, your wheels look awesome by the way... :woot:

69MyWay 11-17-2008 05:58 PM

Okay...I had never thought of the Rushforth until they were brought out to me on this thread...

BEAUTIFUL wheel - killer design, and wonderful telephone service.

Based on that...I think they are winners.

However...I ended up going with a different manufacturer. They are in the works...and will be one-off for my car. Therefore, I can't post a picture because they don't even exist yet! LOL

I was so torn as the Super Spoke quickly went to my number one choice after seeing them. You know though, picking the "right" wheel is like picking out the right engagement ring. When you see the right thing...you just know it.

Okay, hang on the typical 4-6 weeks...and I'll have something to show. Still have to yank my axle...blah, blah, blah so they will fit....

1960LesPaul 11-17-2008 06:40 PM

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69, take one more look at the superspoke lol. Are you sure you don't want this. My car is sitting too high and they still look killer on the car.

69MyWay 01-27-2009 08:30 AM

Revive an older thread....

Decision made - wheels on order.

I narrowed the 9" rear axle BACK to stock width.

Got the axle in this weekend.

The wheels I went with are a one-off set for my car.

I'm still waiting on them...will post pictures as soon as I can.

buickfunnycar.com 01-27-2009 11:07 AM

this I gotta see...


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