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torino420 03-16-2010 12:41 PM

opinions on wheels 69 Torino
 
Hi all, kinda new here and I'm looking at some Rushforth wheels. I know they are popular so I'm looking for you input.
I like both the Livewire and SuperSpokes and I'm leaning toward the brushed and cleared centers with polished hoops but have considered the titanium coated centers as well. I think black and gunmetal are too dark for my tastes. Just looking for opinions, thanks !
here is a pic of my car:
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/183021279_uxoS7-M.jpg
Livewires:
http://www.rushforthwheels.com/wheel...ire_medium.jpg
SuperSpokes
http://www.rushforthwheels.com/wheel...oke_medium.jpg

JustinB 03-16-2010 12:47 PM

I think the SuperSpokes with a brushed center would look bad ass. Give me call if you have questions.

torino420 03-16-2010 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin@driverzinc (Post 275579)
I think the SuperSpokes with a brushed center would look bad ass. Give me call if you have questions.

Agreed, they look killer on this Chevelle, thanks for responding Justin.
http://www.torino.members.sonic.net/pics/66velle.jpg

6spdcamaro 03-16-2010 03:02 PM

Agree with justin. Brushed super spokes would look killer on that car.:thumbsup:

70rs 03-16-2010 03:53 PM

I like both designs, but am kind of leaning on the side of the Livewires with a brushed center. Either way you can not go wrong. Nice looking car!:thumbsup:

Roger M 03-16-2010 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70rs (Post 275629)
I like both designs, but am kind of leaning on the side of the Livewires

I agree with Eric on this. Your car has 'squareish' lines to it and I think the !st ones would fit in with that.

ProdigyCustoms 03-16-2010 04:12 PM

I very rarely give wheel opinions, I find the decision as important as a womens wedding dress decision.

Either would look good to me, I would flip a coin.

6D9 03-16-2010 04:56 PM

cool car! Either would look killer!

buickfunnycar.com 03-16-2010 05:47 PM

With the color of your car,I wouldn't do a brushed center...too light...IMHO.

If that were my car,I'd consider a smoked titanium or gunmetal center with polished & cleared hoops...that's what I'd do.:yes:
Have someone photochop them on there and see for yourself.

Sweet car by the way...dare to be different.:thumbsup:

70rs 03-16-2010 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musclecarjohn (Post 275656)
With the color of your car,I wouldn't do a brushed center...too light...IMHO.

If that were my car,I'd consider a smoked titanium or gunmetal center with polished & cleared hoops...that's what I'd do.:yes:
Have someone photochop them on there and see for yourself.

Sweet car by the way...dare to be different.:thumbsup:

musclecarjohn has a good point on the color. And if anyone knows how to choose the right wheels it's him....:D


12 step program, 12 step......:lol:

torino420 03-16-2010 09:33 PM

thanks for the comments and compliments on my car, its a unique car no doubt.
The Titanium Livewires sure look good on these camaros. Tough Decision!
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...o/DSC02431.jpg
http://hotrodtransformations.com/Cam...named_6623.jpg

FETorino 03-16-2010 11:18 PM

Hey what size rim and tire are you going with?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by torino420 (Post 275575)
Hi all, kinda new here and I'm looking at some Rushforth wheels. I know they are popular so I'm looking for you input.
I like both the Livewire and SuperSpokes and I'm leaning toward the brushed and cleared centers with polished hoops but have considered the titanium coated centers as well. I think black and gunmetal are too dark for my tastes. Just looking for opinions, thanks !
here is a pic of my car:
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/183021279_uxoS7-M.jpg
Livewires:
http://www.rushforthwheels.com/wheel...ire_medium.jpg
SuperSpokes
http://www.rushforthwheels.com/wheel...oke_medium.jpg

18 inch or larger?

ProdigyCustoms 03-17-2010 07:23 AM

Sizes i will comment on all day. And that thing is screamin for 18s / 19s. I think 18s on the rear will look to small.

And I will go out on a limp and say were it mine I would do a colored center also. Expecially if the black viynl top is staying

boynton6spd 03-17-2010 08:18 AM

I like the way it looks right now...
 
I would rip off the vinyl top and paint the roof black!:thumbsup:

torino420 03-17-2010 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FETorino (Post 275745)
18 inch or larger?

18's on the rear, 17's will stay up front. 18/19 or 19/20 puts me way over budget because I'm going with 18x12's with 335's those are enough as is. :)
I do think that 18/19's would look good.

edit: not way over budget, checking out pricing on 18/19's now, looks like Nitto has a 335 30 19 that is priced pretty good.

torino420 03-17-2010 08:23 AM

The top is staying as is. That's what got me thinking of doing black centers but not sure I like that look. Titanium is highly under consideration though.

torino420 03-17-2010 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms (Post 275780)
Sizes i will comment on all day. And that thing is screamin for 18s / 19s. I think 18s on the rear will look to small.

And I will go out on a limp and say were it mine I would do a colored center also. Expecially if the black viynl top is staying

When you say colored, you referring to black or titanium?

buickfunnycar.com 03-17-2010 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torino420 (Post 275798)
The top is staying as is. That's what got me thinking of doing black centers but not sure I like that look. Titanium is highly under consideration though.

Vinyl top is awesome,love it.
My vote is no to black centers,would get lost,even just sitting again...IMHO.

Gunmetal or smoked titanium all day long and I would not do a 17/18 combo,fronts will look too small.If it was my car,I would consider either 18's all around or a 18/19 combo...that would look slick.:yes:

Now...which Rushforth wheel to choose?:_paranoid Personally,the Livewire isn't my favorite choice because of the sharp straight spokes but hey...your car,your decision.Only you can answer that.
Have you considered Fuel's?

Oh...and no exposed hardware on this car either...:thumbsup:

torino420 03-17-2010 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musclecarjohn (Post 275828)
Vinyl top is awesome,love it.
My vote is no to black centers,would get lost,even just sitting again...IMHO.

Gunmetal or smoked titanium all day long and I would not do a 17/18 combo,fronts will look too small.If it was my car,I would consider either 18's all around or a 18/19 combo...that would look slick.:yes:

Now...which Rushforth wheel to choose?:_paranoid Personally,the Livewire isn't my favorite choice because of the sharp straight spokes but hey...your car,your decision.Only you can answer that.
Have you considered Fuel's?

Oh...and no exposed hardware on this car either...:thumbsup:

I am highly considering the 18/19 combo now, its really not a whole lot more after doing some research, just will have to go with a different tire then i was originally planning.

Definitely hidden hardware and I think gunmetal is still a tad dark, so leaning toward Titanium at the moment. The fuels look nice but I'm down to livewire or superspokes.

again, thanks everyone for your comments, they've really helped!

JustinB 03-17-2010 10:24 AM

18/19's! Nitto NT05 335/30/19 tire in the rear. We sell a ton of them to guys in the same situation as you. Give me a call and I will put a package together with the Nitto tires mounted and balanced shipped to your door.

ProdigyCustoms 03-17-2010 10:27 AM

Actually I can put together and package that will make the 18 / 19s LESS money then 17 / 18s. Call me.

And for the record, the viynl top is cool on that car.

You could not miss with any colored center. Matte black would look MEAN and match the Viynl top. Gloss black would loook rich. Gunmeter, any grey would look good too.

like I said, Call me

JustinB 03-17-2010 10:38 AM

I just noticed you are from Tracy, come on out to Pleasanton Good Guys and see the wheels in person. We bring the whole show room with us and you can see what we are all about. Not to mention we are known to offer show specials from time to time! :thumbsup:

torino420 03-17-2010 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin@driverzinc (Post 275847)
I just noticed you are from Tracy, come on out to Pleasanton Good Guys and see the wheels in person. We bring the whole show room with us and you can see what we are all about. Not to mention we are known to offer show specials from time to time! :thumbsup:

Cool, I was hoping to see some of these wheels there.

DriverzInc 03-17-2010 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torino420 (Post 275849)
Cool, I was hoping to see some of these wheels there.

EXCELLENT :D

We'll have Forgelines on display at Pleasanton, and all our shows this year!

We're at SuperChevy in Las Vegas this weekend, if anyone is going...

ProdigyCustoms 03-17-2010 02:00 PM

Just letting you know. You will not have any sales tax buying from us. So you save a additional 9.5% off the already discounted deal.

JustinB 03-17-2010 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms (Post 275906)
Just letting you know. You will not have any sales tax buying from us. So you save a additional 9.5% off the already discounted deal.

Its is actually 8.75% here in California. Which is why for our California customer we ship for free to help offset the cost of sales tax.:thumbsup:

HRBS 03-17-2010 03:22 PM

Play nice boys.... :drama:

torino420- If there is one piece of advice I can give its to always go with your gut. I recently went back and forth for months trying to decide on a wheel for a specific project only to order the original one I first thought of. I went thru literally dozens of styles and color options. In the end I was extremely happy with the wheel I chose and all I lost was a few months :lol:

torino420 03-17-2010 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRBS (Post 275927)
Play nice boys.... :drama:

torino420- If there is one piece of advice I can give its to always go with your gut. I recently went back and forth for months trying to decide on a wheel for a specific project only to order the original one I first thought of. I went thru literally dozens of styles and color options. In the end I was extremely happy with the wheel I chose and all I lost was a few months :lol:

hehe I know the feeling and my wife wonders why I'm grumpy lately, probably this wheel decision lol. I'm sure either wheel in Titanium or Brushed will satisfy me. As Frank said, "flip a coin" on the two wheel choices.

thanks for the advise :)

ProdigyCustoms 03-17-2010 05:26 PM

Only 6.5% in Florida but some counties add 1/2%. No state income tax either. I love this place

FETorino 03-17-2010 10:21 PM

I agree that any color will look sweet
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms (Post 275839)
Actually I can put together and package that will make the 18 / 19s LESS money then 17 / 18s. Call me.

And for the record, the viynl top is cool on that car.

You could not miss with any colored center. Matte black would look MEAN and match the Viynl top. Gloss black would loook rich. Gunmeter, any grey would look good too.

like I said, Call me

Don't stay with 17s in the front. If you are spending that much on wheels get a size that looks the best. The 17s on my car are too small. 18/19 for sure.

Hey black vinyl with stainless trim. Dark green with stainless wheel wells. Dark grille with stainless outline. Hmm I smell theme dark center with polished hoops. I vote black but that's just me.

Vinyl top is cool on the formal roof. I'm a fastback guy myself oh yea I have a fastback...........

torino420 03-17-2010 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FETorino (Post 275989)
Don't stay with 17s in the front. If you are spending that much on wheels get a size that looks the best. The 17s on my car are too small. 18/19 for sure.

Hey black vinyl with stainless trim. Dark green with stainless wheel wells. Dark grille with stainless outline. Hmm I smell theme dark center with polished hoops. I vote black but that's just me.

Vinyl top is cool on the formal roof. I'm a fastback guy myself oh yea I have a fastback...........

Yep, going with 18/19's now.
I recognize your name and car. :)

Right now, I'm sitting at SuperSpokes with titanium centers (not too light and not too dark) with polished hoops no matter what! No hardware either, not a fan of that.

FETorino 03-17-2010 10:36 PM

No matter what it's you car
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by torino420 (Post 275991)
Yep, going with 18/19's now.
I recognize your name and car. :)

Right now, I'm sitting at SuperSpokes with titanium centers (not too light and not too dark) with polished hoops no matter what! No hardware either, not a fan of that.

So the color choice needs to be yours for sure. I am not a fan of the hardware either.

Yep you and I traded some mails on RRS stuff a while back maybe even some info on tire fitment.

6D9 03-17-2010 11:51 PM

I think without the hardware the wheels dont look quite as good. I say hardware all the way on the Rushforth wheels. Other wheels like Fikse look great without hardware but I think the Rushforth wheels need the hardware...jmho

buickfunnycar.com 03-18-2010 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6D9 (Post 276009)
I think without the hardware the wheels dont look quite as good. I say hardware all the way on the Rushforth wheels. Other wheels like Fikse look great without hardware but I think the Rushforth wheels need the hardware...jmho

I could go either way on that,normally I'm not an exposed hardware kinds guy because of upkeep and with four cars,I have no time for extra detailing but...when I saw the Superspokes in full smoked titanium w/hardware on display in Driverzinc's tent @ Pleasanton,I was hooked...:yes:

You really need to see these wheels in person first...:thumbsup:

I'm still saying to go gunmetal with your green shade and that vinyl top,smoked titanium will look good no doubt but I think gunmetal would be over the top.:unibrow:

Imagine these w/o hardware and with polished hoops...
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC05657.jpg

And here's a Fuel look-alike w/o hardware just to further confuse you,these are flat grey:lol: :
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC07381.jpg

And on my Chevelle...
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC05616.jpg

torino420 03-18-2010 10:35 AM

yes, lots of confusions but I am definitely going to wait until the Pleasanton show before I order. I want to see these bad boys in person.
After seeing a few without hardware I'm looking more at ones with hardware, they don't look bad....@#%@%er@# :)

buickfunnycar.com 03-18-2010 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torino420 (Post 276089)
yes, lots of confusions but I am definitely going to wait until the Pleasanton show before I order. I want to see these bad boys in person.

Excellent call...let the wheels speak to you.:yes:

On your car I vote no hardware...just a hunch.

torino420 03-30-2010 10:26 AM

I went with SuperSpokes with smoked titanium centers and polished hoops and no hardware.
19x12's and 18x8's.

Glad that's over with, again thanks everyone for your comments.

70rs 03-30-2010 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torino420 (Post 278787)
I went with SuperSpokes with smoked titanium centers and polished hoops and no hardware.
19x12's and 18x8's.

Glad that's over with, again thanks everyone for your comments.

Killer choice!! I am looking forward to seeing them. Did you get them through Driverzinc?

torino420 03-30-2010 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70rs (Post 278866)
Killer choice!! I am looking forward to seeing them. Did you get them through Driverzinc?

I am too! :)

Ordered through Frank at Prodigy Customs.

FETorino 03-30-2010 09:35 PM

When do they arrive?
 
I'm interested in seeing those on a Torino for some reason.


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