Need wheel suggestions... 71 Firebird

[OLDFLM]

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]

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]

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.

[DDY RCKT]

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

[DriverzInc]

Concept 1's, are sweet too...

[The WidowMaker]

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]

Originally Posted by DriverzInc

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.

That's my thinking exactly Jon...and what I've been telling Ty.
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 ...and I'll try to sneak yet another set past the wifey when she has her back turned.

[andrewmp6]

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

[LCAC_Man]

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