Need wheel suggestions... 71 Firebird

[OLDFLM]

Originally Posted by redfire69

Wow X2 for the forgelines! You could go with YO billet honeycombs for a vintage look, they are available in 17s and 18s:



btw, nice ride. I see you have few more in the background...

Thanks for the complements on the car! It's a work in progress...
I dig the Forgelines too but they're just not in the budget. Wanting
to do wheels/tires and brakes at the same time. Probably KORE3 stuff.
Here's a couple of other pics... might help nail down a wheel that complements the whole car... adding Autometer gauges to the TA bezel too btw... lmk your thoughts...
V/R,
Ty

[DriverzInc]

Originally Posted by OLDFLM

Here's a couple of other pics... might help nail down a wheel that complements the whole car... adding Autometer gauges to the TA bezel too btw... lmk your thoughts...
V/R,
Ty

Lookin Clean in there Ty!
I went into the production area today and checked on those Fuel's. The Seven spokes, and the new split five spoke were cut first, so looking like another week before I have a Fuel to show you. Patience man, it will be worth the wait.

[72blackbird]

OLDFLM,
Nice 'Bird! Very clean- what are your drivetrain/ suspension specs? I think any spoked 17"/18" rim is going to compliment the lines of a '70-73 Firebird, especially ones w/ classic styling. I personally like the look of the Forgelines or CCWs- also looks very tough and ready for business.

I started with just a few 2 5/8" Utlra-Lites in my dash, but to fit more gauges now I'm planning to replace the stock dash with a NASCAR-style dash aluminum panel. I have Kirkey aluminum racing seats in the car now- very light and great for aggressive driving.

Geno

[OLDFLM]

Originally Posted by 72blackbird

OLDFLM,
"what are your drivetrain/ suspension specs?"

Pontiac 406, custom Bullet cam, ported #13s... 311rwhp/340rwlbft. TransGo TH350/2500stall, Auburn Posi/3.42s.
PST bushings everywhere/front end rebuilt/HO Racing front springs/stock rears/KYBs. 1 1/4" front & 7/8" rear swaybars.
Basically WS6+ on a 71.

[72blackbird]

Sounds similar to mine (406, M20 4-spd, 3.08 posi db rear, H-O sway bars and springs, e-suspension poly bushings, etc.). I had a TH-350, but blew up two and decided to go stick instead of rebuilding the auto. Have you considered mini-tubbing?

Geno

[OLDFLM]

Our 'birds can fit a 295/35/18 on a 18x10 out back with 5.5" backspacing without any mods. Given that, I'm not sure there's a "need" to minitub our cars. But I sure like the steamroller look of a 335/345 out back!!

Falken just came out with a 295/40/18 in their 615 series that I may run... we'll see. Still trying to pick a wheel for the car and toying with the idea of changing the color to give the entire car a makeover/facelift.

[JohnC]

Hands down I would go with these in 18's if I had your car!

http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/wheel...ubcat3=1031102

John