which lip?

[awr68]

So what does everyone think of the reversed lip wheels?

I'm looking at ZE Forged Mesh wheels with a dark center since I want a more aggresive look than my Intro Pentia 5s have. Also, I used this as a good time to step up from 17s to 18s. I really like the wheels on Penny.

My 68 Camaro has taken on more of a performance look, but with full interior including Sparco seats, harnesses, a roll bar, you get the idea. And will have no bling under the hood, all cast/satin aluminum, ect. I guess along the lines of Fuel and The Mule. Pro-Touring meets Street Fighter!

So my question is, does the reversed lip wheels screem street rod, or is it just a modern and clean look? My intros are reversed lips and I like the look, I just don't care for the full polished, billet look for this car anymore....

The ZE wheels only come in the reversed lip. I've stared at pics of Fuel's wheels for, well probably too long, and I think they look sweet...this is a tuff decision...I need input!! BTW, the car will be silver with black interior. Thanks!!!

[race-rodz]

i personally like the "lip".....but all that really matters is the fact YOU like them. i think its an excellent wheel choice. btw......what are you gonna do with the intros... i might be able to find a home for em if the price is right

[awr68]

Originally Posted by race-rodz

i personally like the "lip".....but all that really matters is the fact YOU like them. i think its an excellent wheel choice. btw......what are you gonna do with the intros... i might be able to find a home for em if the price is right

The Intro's are for sale w/ Sumitimo tires, mounted, balanced and never used...just mocked up during the build. The price is $1500 plus shipping. The sizes are:

17x8 w/ 5" b.s. 245/45/17
17x10 w/ 5" b.s. 315/35/17

Let me know!!

[XcYZ]

When the reverse lip started taking off, I thought they were on the street rod side of the spectrum, but now that they are so popular I see that style on everything from muscle cars to trucks to Vettes. If I had to buy wheels right now... I'm not sure what I'd do. lol I'm a lot of help, aren't I.

[awr68]

Originally Posted by XcYZ

When the reverse lip started taking off, I thought they were on the street rod side of the spectrum, but now that they are so popular I see that style on everything from muscle cars to trucks to Vettes. If I had to buy wheels right now... I'm not sure what I'd do. lol I'm a lot of help, aren't I.

Yes you are!!

[Derek69SS]

How do you mount reverse-lip wheels in the tire changer without marking up the wheels? Seems to me you'd have to mount the tires the opposite way, and risk damage from the jaws of the changer.

note: also maybe interested in the wheels... got any pics?

[awr68]

Originally Posted by Derek69SS

How do you mount reverse-lip wheels in the tire changer without marking up the wheels? Seems to me you'd have to mount the tires the opposite way, and risk damage from the jaws of the changer.

note: also maybe interested in the wheels... got any pics?

You have to use a 'european' machine, the same kind they use for the big SUV and tuner wheels. This machine mounts the tire from the back side of the wheel and nothing metal touches the wheel...only plastic touches the wheel.

[awr68]

Here are a couple pics.

[race-rodz]

i dont think the 10's will work on my 66 gto, not without a lot of work that i dont wanna do to a numbers matching car. but i will keep it in mind if i pick up something else in the near future

[victionone]

Reverse lips look better, but are not as strong as stepped lips. 18 inch tires will still have enough sidewall for protection, but anything bigger will bend the wheel pretty easy. I live in San Francisco, and our streets are rough, so results may vary...

I like the look of reverse lips since it makes the wheel look bigger and deeper, but they look like show car wheels. It's a hard choice and I'm always on the fence between the two.