Ordered New Rushforth "Strutter" Design for My Ride
 

Well I went to DriverzInc and ordered a set of Rushforths for my Tempest. The wheel design is brand new and hasn't even been named yet. Although I gave them the suggestion of calling the new wheel design "The Tempest". From what Jon told me I should be the first person running this Rushforth wheel design.

[Edit 3/28/08] The 5 spoke design will be called "Strutter" and the 7 spoke will be called "Whiplash".

Here is a picture of the design rendering. This picture is of the 7 spoke version, the set they are building for me will be a 5 spoke with a polished lip, brushed spokes (powder coated in clear) and rivets surrounding the wheel.

Jon, at DriverzInc was kind enough to pull the back wheel of his 66 Chevelle to make sure it would work on my 67 Tempest. We had to adjust the backspacing an additional 1/4" to make sure it clears.

Here are the specs for the wheels:
19x8 4.75 backspace
20x10 6.25 backspace

Here are the specs for the tires:
245/35/19
285/30/20

Here's the pics of the design rendering and a couple pics of the test fit of Jon's wheel on my car. The jack was still a bit in the up position, so it'll sit much lower when I get the real deal.

Thanks again Jon for the hookup!!!!

Johnny

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Jason was telling me about the deal yesterday- way to go on the new design...yet another member of the Rushforth Brotherhood of Wheel Owners United States Chapter. :rofl:

Jon..how many dealers pull wheels off their own cars to help a customer out:thumbsup: You guys are awesome:thumbsup: -Chris

Those will look great. Come back with some updated pics when you get the wheels.

The 5 spoke version is nice!! :thumbsup:

We're stoked to have the new wheel design on Johnny's ride and joining us on the drive to Del Mar next week. Oh, and he'll be rolling the new wheels there 2 weeks after ordering them!

Tempest is a good suggestion for the wheel name but I think it's going to be called "Strutter" and the seven spoke version will be called "Whiplash"

Thanks for the enthusiasm for the new brand, everybody!

You're killing me on the two week turnaround time Jay...I'll be going on 11-12 wks with my new shoes by the time I see them...just ask Jon.:mad:

I don't even want to get in the middle of that, John! Just make sure you buy our shoes next time!:thumbsup:

Getting pretty good at the name game... mx was good huh? :unibrow:

At least no one has made fun our jack yet on this thread... :)

Our nice Craftsman Jack took a big ol Sh#! and all we had was the cheap back up jack from Harbor Freight that I carry around in the back of my truck just in case I'm on the road and need to measure a customer's car.

Thanks again Johnny for your enthusiasm, your vision, and your willingness to rock a new design of ours. Very cool of you, and we are also very excited for Del Mar next weekend!

3 week build time guys! We're forcing the industry to step up! :drive:

wasn't me....:rolleyes: