Help me pick out a set of wheels!

[BBC69Camaro]

I'm trying to find a set of wheels I like. I was set on some of Wheel Vintiques Billet Rallyes but they don't look like they are going to fit my brakes.

Here is what I have:
Stock sub-frame with AFX spindles with Touring Classics big brake kit (12.7 C5 rotors). Rear axle will be a Moser 12 bolt, probably go with the TC kit for the rear as well (12" rotors). Fitment for the fronts seems to be the issue.

I am looking for 17/18" wheels that are available in 11/12" wide for the rears (going to mini-tub) and 8" wide for the fronts. Planning on running Michellin PS/2 335 in back, 245 front (or larger, depending on what I can fit in the front).

I am hoping for something below the $600.00 per wheel price range. Something that looks good but still goes with the period look of my 69 (why I liked the Billet Rallyes so much)

Here is the best pic I have of the side of the car atm for reference (it is apart right now):


Any suggestions and/or pictures are definitely welcome. Thanks in advance!

[ItDoRun]

How about the Budnik GTX or Budnik Gasser? I've seen the Gasser on a 69 and I think it looks pretty sharp. Don't look around too much, or you'll drive yourself crazy like I'm in the process of doing. There's just too many choices on the market.

Budnik's should be in your price range per wheel. Not sure on the price of the 18x12's, but the 17x8's will run you around $400 each from Touring Classics. I just got a quote 2 weeks ago from them on 17x11's and 17x8's.

Let us know what you decide.

[DriverzInc]

Originally Posted by ItDoRun

How about the Budnik GTX or Budnik Gasser? I've seen the Gasser on a 69 and I think it looks pretty sharp. Don't look around too much, or you'll drive yourself crazy like I'm in the process of doing. There's just too many choices on the market.

Budnik's should be in your price range per wheel. Not sure on the price of the 18x12's, but the 17x8's will run you around $400 each from Touring Classics. I just got a quote 2 weeks ago from them on 17x11's and 17x8's.

Let us know what you decide.

Don't run the same old tired wheels.

www.rushforthwheels.com

or: www.driverzinc.com

We are 3 weeks to build, 4 weeks delivered. Not the same 8 weeks other formentioned companies will quote you.

[awr68]

I would suggest checking out CCW, best wheels in your price range. http://www.ccwheel.com/files/home.php

[ItDoRun]

Originally Posted by DriverzInc

Don't run the same old tired wheels.

www.rushforthwheels.com

or: www.driverzinc.com

We are 3 weeks to build, 4 weeks delivered. Not the same 8 weeks other formentioned companies will quote you.

Jon,
Do the Rushforth's come in a standard lip design? I've been drooling over Chris' 19/18 combo in the second picture. Love those wheels!

Chris

[JayR]

Originally Posted by ItDoRun

Jon,
Do the Rushforth's come in a standard lip design? I've been drooling over Chris' 19/18 combo in the second picture. Love those wheels!

Chris

By standard lip, you mean the old stepped lips like billet wheels used to have? Nope, we only do the smooth lips because that's what everyone wants now. That's why you love the wheels on Chris' car so much! Smooth deep lips and the larger center forging allowed by the removal of the step.

[ItDoRun]

BBC69,

Check out this link...

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=14357

[BBC69Camaro]

Special thanks to Frank at Prodigy, I called Frank up and he suggested Boze Forged in 17x8 and 17x11 that wouldn't break the bank and should fit on my front brakes.

So far I think I have narrowed it down to 4 styles, been trying to find pictures on a 1st Gen Camaro but not much luck:

Boze Wedge 5:

http://www.zeforged.com/wedge5.html

Boze Muscle:

http://www.zeforged.com/muscle.html

Boze Five Speed:

http://www.zeforged.com/fivespeed.html

Boze Benton:

http://www.zeforged.com/benton.html

Thinking of maybe going with the Brushed or perhaps the Metallic Silver or Gunmetal centers as slightly darker center seems to look good with the Le Mans Blue paint.

Any opinions on which rim or color center?

[01somta]

Originally Posted by ItDoRun

BBC69,

Check out this link...

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=14357

I would go with those!!!

[BBC69Camaro]

Originally Posted by 01somta

I would go with those!!!

I thought about the Budniks but when I emailed Budniks and showed them the brake templates they told me 18" or larger rims were needed to clear my brakes Thanks for the suggestions thou

I'd consider 18s but the sidewall gets a bit thin on 18s for my taste, 17s look just right to me, in 245/45/17 and 335/35/17.