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Old 01-31-2016, 10:32 PM
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Nice.... what size wheel, tire?
15x7 wheel, tires are a 235/60 but they are a bit wide for those wheels - the previous wheels were 15x8 and I was too cheap to spring for tires. I would probably go with a 215 or 225 next time around.
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Torque thrust D's but 65 and 66 caps look awesome with black wall tires!
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something different
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Beautiful with discs but won't work as well with '63 drums
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Of the ones on your list, I'd go 4 or 5...

I kinda like the Motor Wheel Spyders... but I am the only one who does


commence the hatin'

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#5 looks cool.
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Originally Posted by warrenmj
I like these. What brand and size?
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15" OEM or 15" Torque thrust D - Maybe the GS Grand Sport replica wheels if you have lots of $.

No Bling - No Chrome

And please stop with the 20-inch wheels. Makes the Corvette look too much like a Honda.

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I have a hard time deciding on wheels as well, over the past couple years I have had 5 combo's on my 65. it came with blackwalls and hubcaps, I put rally's on it, the torque thrusts, then hubcaps and goldlines, and now knock offs and whitewalls...still have the last 4 sets, and each make the car look different.














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TT's w/spinner.
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I favor the hub caps on the '65-'66 cars too. After that, it's American Racing Torque Thrusts (NOT torque thrust D's with the daisy spoke) all the way. You just can't beat the classic appearance and function, and they just look mean. Never have been a fan of knock off wheels or repro knock off look-alikes, which is a good thing if I ever get a C2 as it will save me thousands and thousands of dollars!
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Originally Posted by Brumbach
I like these. What brand and size?
Bill, the wheels are American Racing Torque Thrust (#VN1055661) in 15 X 6 with a 3mm offset. Tires are 205/65-15.
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I used to insist on buying the bolt-on repro of the knock offs whenever I bought a midyear. I bought 2 sets in 3 years. I couldn't understand why anyone would run a midyear without the knockoffs.

Now, I 100% prefer hub caps on 63-66. I think I get bored with stuff.
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Default Knock off's

You could not beat the look of a knock off when they first came out and they still look better then any other wheel on the street.

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I agree that Knock-off's are super sexy looking.
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Now here are TT D's on my 63. This is the right look for sure.

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Old 02-01-2016, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by C2Racer
Now here are TT D's on my 63. This is the right look for sure.

Steve

both cars would look better with a set of these...if you could find a set and afford them.
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^^^I'm still stuck on the classic look of Minilite racing wheels as well. And they have gold and black toned ones now as well which may compliment your car's color, timeless design.




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Originally Posted by C2Racer
KO's. Sorry I can't help.


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