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OLDFLM 05-01-2008 01:04 PM

Need wheel suggestions... 71 Firebird
 
Want to update my 71 Firebird... open to wheel suggestions... what do you think would work best? Just want a straight forward driver that looks mean. Will probably go with KORE3 or Touring Classics for brakes... C5/C6 or Z51 stuff depending on the final rim size.
Thinking 17"/18"/19" with 255s up front and 285/295s out back. Split between a 17"/18" vintage/timeless look (ie 17" V45s/18" CL205s) or something more modern with a brushed or grey center with polished lips. (ie 18"/19" Bonspeed/Budnik Cannons/Rushforths). Please let me know your thoughts...
V/R,
Ty

slyck68 05-01-2008 01:13 PM

What plans did you have for the rest of the car? If you were doing more of a restoration look, then the "modern" wheels may not fit your theme as well as the "vintage" look. However, if you are going the pro-touring route, I'm emphatically rooting for the larger, sportier wheels. I suggest finding a theme and sticking with it throughout the car.

DriverzInc 05-01-2008 01:18 PM

We've been talking with Ty regarding one of the new Rushforth Wheels set to debut in the coming week, called "Fuel". It is similiar to our Concept 1, but thinner spokes, and minus the rails along the sides of the spoke. A very classy modern interpretation of a classic five spoke design. I think it would set off his car perfectly... Flat charcoal gray center, and polished outer.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...s/Fuel_Art.jpg

DDY RCKT 05-01-2008 01:49 PM

I was going to suggest some Concept I's. They'd work so well on that car!

DriverzInc 05-01-2008 02:34 PM

Concept 1's, are sweet too...

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...ConceptOne.jpg

The WidowMaker 05-01-2008 04:11 PM

id call jon at driverzinc and get some rushforths. id also look into getting some c6 z06 stuff that i was telling you about. the big rotors and HUGE calipers would look awesome behind some rushforth wheels. jon already knows about the 1.69" that are required to run these calipers.

18/19s with a grey center, but brushed is awesome too. for some reason i was against the brushed when i had only seen them online, but seeing jons car in person changed that opinion really quick.

my plan right now is to get some of their 7 spokes that are still in the works.

tim

buickfunnycar.com 05-01-2008 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriverzInc (Post 147611)
We've been talking with Ty regarding one of the new Rushforth Wheels set to debut in the coming week, called "Fuel". It is similiar to our Concept 1, but thinner spokes, and minus the rails along the sides of the spoke. A very classy modern interpretation of a classic five spoke design. I think it would set off his car perfectly... Flat charcoal gray center, and polished outer.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...s/Fuel_Art.jpg

That's my thinking exactly Jon...and what I've been telling Ty.:yes:
His shade of color lends itself perfectly to a flat grey-spoked wheel w/polished lips.
Can't wait to see "Fuel" fresh from the CNC machine...be sure to post up a picture...as I know you will:rolleyes: ...and I'll try to sneak yet another set past the wifey when she has her back turned.:rofl:

andrewmp6 05-02-2008 12:08 AM

Everyone likes different rims look at all the big companies and buy the ones you like.

LCAC_Man 05-02-2008 02:29 AM

Coy's C-55 or C-57 in "gun metal" would look great and not break the bank.
http://stores.ebay.com/Coys-Wheel

OLDFLM 05-02-2008 06:32 AM

Wheels
 
I've actually been considering the Coys C67s if I go the budget route with a C5 13"/12" disc brake setup. (see atch). Waiting to see the "Fuel" wheel and still debating on what wheel/tire combo will look best as I'll only be doing this once. Still leaning toward a brushed or grey centered wheel with a polished lip. But which one? What sizes? Fuel, Superspoke, Amp, Huntington, GT8, Hammer, Atom, Speedsters, VWW V45s etc.? LOL

To quote musclecarjohn on another thread: "the more you look at different styles,the more confused you'll get!" (c:]


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