Update on my rusty firebird

[67rstbkt]

These came in today, 18x8 and 18x9, new on the market

[waynieZ]

They're going to look great on there!

[Tuske427]

Originally Posted by 67rstbkt

These came in today, 18x8 and 18x9, new on the market

Ooooh, those do look nice. Which brand? Year one?

[67rstbkt]

Originally Posted by Tuske427

Ooooh, those do look nice. Which brand? Year one?

Nope, they're US Mag model U109. They cost a few bucks less than the Year One versions. I went with them because they had 18's and everything I read about the 17" year one's said no good with big brakes.

[67rstbkt]

Originally Posted by waynieZ

They're going to look great on there!

Thanks!

[Tuske427]

Originally Posted by 67rstbkt

Nope, they're US Mag model U109. They cost a few bucks less than the Year One versions. I went with them because they had 18's and everything I read about the 17" year one's said no good with big brakes.

Very nice! I just might have to give them a call.

[67rstbkt]

Originally Posted by Tuske427

Very nice! I just might have to give them a call.

I got them through a guy on e-bay that goes by RonsRims. Had them to my door in less than a week

[captainofiron]

I wasnt a fan of the new big inch Rally II wheels

but I think those pictures are starting to sway my opinion

[geberhard]

They look great I dig the wheels big time! I was really thinking of the yearone ones but these look clean! do you remember whathe BS is on them? Any side profile shot to see clearance in the back? Will they clear the rear fender with i.e. 275's on?

Thanks and the bird is coming sweet!!

Gui

Hope you do not mind just photo"chopped" them on my project bird

[67rstbkt]

Originally Posted by geberhard

They look great I dig the wheels big time! I was really thinking of the yearone ones but these look clean! do you remember whathe BS is on them? Any side profile shot to see clearance in the back? Will they clear the rear fender with i.e. 275's on?

Thanks and the bird is coming sweet!!

Gui

Thanks! I went with 18's and took a shot hoping that they will clear C5 brakes; I printed out the template and just need to check. The fronts are 18x8 with 4.5 backspace. The rears are 18x9 with 5.25 backspace. The rears fit with the stock rear end setup, but looks pretty close to the outer edge. A bunch of lowering might cause rubbing issues. I've already cut and rolled back the outer edge on the rear wheel housings so it should clear my setup. No tires yet, so I can't provide any feedback on that yet. My goal is at least a 275, maybe a 285.