[C2] Looking for larger diameter wheels

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Sep 24, 2021 | 06:38 PM

Kris_K

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Looking for larger diameter wheels

I love this style of wheel but would like it in a 18" or at least a 17" diameter. Do any exist?

Sep 24, 2021 | 06:46 PM

gleninsandiego

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Yes, but they are not cheap
I don't know the specific supplier but someone here will

Sep 24, 2021 | 09:25 PM

FLYNAVY30

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I believe it was EVOD Industries that custom made the set.....and by custom, I mean 5 figures

Sep 24, 2021 | 09:34 PM

Tom Austin

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Originally Posted by FLYNAVY30

I believe it was EVOD Industries that custom made the set.....and by custom, I mean 5 figures

Here 'ya go . . .

https://www.evodindustries.com/limited-edition

Sep 24, 2021 | 10:01 PM

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Curtis Speed Equipment also. Other forum members have used him. Again not inexpensive.
www.mikecurtisdesign.com

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Sep 26, 2021 | 10:35 AM

reno stallion

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYNAVY30

I believe it was EVOD Industries that custom made the set.....and by custom, I mean 5 figures

Yep that is correct 5k

Sep 26, 2021 | 02:42 PM

68hemi

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Yep that is correct 5k

And they look HORRIBLE in MO!

Sep 26, 2021 | 11:32 PM

3JsVette

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Sep 26, 2021 | 11:57 PM

LouieM

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Wheels up to 17" CAN look good on these cars, but anything at all 18" and larger looks cartoonish and embarrassing to me.

Sep 27, 2021 | 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LouieM

Wheels up to 17" CAN look good on these cars, but anything at all 18" and larger looks cartoonish and embarrassing to me.

Sep 27, 2021 | 10:16 AM

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Kris_K

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Thank you for the photos, those larger wheels do not look like I thought they would.

Sep 27, 2021 | 10:28 AM

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I like my 18"s...

Sep 27, 2021 | 11:57 AM

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I'm sorry but when I was a young man in southern California the "pimps" drove around in cars with those giant wheels and tires so thin they looked like paint on the wheel. Don't like them at all.

Sep 27, 2021 | 07:44 PM

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3JsVette

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I totally get it about the 18" and larger wheels.
I also don't disagree with the disdain for them.
Just be mindful that most of these restomods have custom frames that allow late model suspension.
With that comes "big" brakes (14" rotors) and 15" 16" and 17" wheels are not covering them.

Sep 27, 2021 | 08:13 PM

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Tom Austin

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I like my 18"s...

I like your 18's too!

Sep 28, 2021 | 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FLYNAVY30

I believe it was EVOD Industries that custom made the set.....and by custom, I mean 5 figures

I checked the price for a set of 15" knock-offs and it was @ $12,000 + shipping. They are nice. But, not that nice!

Sep 28, 2021 | 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 911Kolsen

I'm sorry but when I was a young man in southern California the "pimps" drove around in cars with those giant wheels and tires so thin they looked like paint on the wheel. Don't like them at all.

We definitely miss you! As a current resident of southern California, I resemble that remark! I know it has been posted before, but here is the car that I think should be the “state” car, maybe put on the flag instead of the bear. I would love to drive it around with a BeeGee’s CD playing loud and proud. Care to join me?