Rallys vs Aluminum

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Dec 29, 2005 | 03:34 PM

SHRKATTK

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Rallys vs Aluminum

I have the stock aluminum rims on my 77. I am considering switching to rallys. Which ones do you prefer, and why? My car is black

Dec 29, 2005 | 03:38 PM

Burnt71

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Rallys vs Aluminum

Aluminum, I have lost too many trim rings and caps over the years. Lost one set because of theft.

Dec 29, 2005 | 03:41 PM

big_G

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Alloys

Dec 29, 2005 | 04:45 PM

1Z87L8

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im going with the alloy only because thats what belongs on the car
i want to put the car back to stock appearance

Dec 29, 2005 | 04:51 PM

Jims79

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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98

that's a tough one, both look good on the car with raised white letter tires. Buy the rallies and keep the mags. Swap them when ever you want the car to look a little different.

Dec 29, 2005 | 04:53 PM

kona

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From: Kerrville Texas

I like the mags myself.

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Dec 29, 2005 | 04:58 PM

turtlevette

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St. Jude Donor '03,'11

slotted mags get crapped up with brake dust within a week.

rallys trim rings and center caps fall off or get stolen. everytime you go racing you have to take them off.. gets to be a PITA

its a toss-up

Dec 29, 2005 | 07:06 PM

proracr

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I have always preferred the ralleys, trim rings and caps, but that is just my own personal preference.

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Dec 29, 2005 | 07:14 PM

harrin

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From: Oshawa

Rallys for me, just personal preference

Dec 29, 2005 | 07:17 PM

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Glass Act

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From: 406ci SB, AFR 180 Heads - 490 HP @5,600 RPM 529 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM

Nothing looks better than a set of 15in. rally rims. A new set from Corvette America cost around $1200. complete

Dec 29, 2005 | 07:23 PM

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Glass Act

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From: 406ci SB, AFR 180 Heads - 490 HP @5,600 RPM 529 lb-ft @ 4,100 RPM

My 71 Vette with rally rims

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Dec 29, 2005 | 07:25 PM

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MYBAD79

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St. Jude Donor '05

Email me if you're interessted in my rallies: 4 orig. GM correctly stamped (AZ) 8x15 rallies. I have the center caps, too (orig, not plastic)

Dec 29, 2005 | 07:27 PM

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stingraymaniac

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From: Umeå Sweden

Rallyes

Dec 29, 2005 | 07:30 PM

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Ganey

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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS

Aluminum, less weight!

(& looks much better)

Dec 29, 2005 | 11:42 PM

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Irishflames

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From: Newport News Virginia

I have rallys, but I like the look of the Aluminums.

Dec 29, 2005 | 11:43 PM

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Yellow73SB

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St. Jude Donor '07

Rallys > All other wheels.

Dec 30, 2005 | 12:04 AM

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VictorC3

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From: Hillside NJ

I must say the Rallys are gorgeous, but the trim rings are a headache. I just bought a set of aluminum, and I must say they look great. My original rallys are for sale on Ebay!!

Dec 30, 2005 | 12:09 AM

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lucky76

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I've never had a trim ring or center hub come off my car.

Dec 30, 2005 | 12:41 AM

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fauxrs2

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From: San diego ca

I think they both look terrific and that in the end you gotta decide which you prefer as opposed to what the rest of us prefer...

The rallies are much heavier... which means nothing if you are just putting around town. the first time you try to compete with the car you will like the reduced unsprung weight of aluminums.

I have rallies, and almost upped recently for 17" rims but decided against them.

If you have aluminums I'd stay with them...if you have rallies as well...well.. your call

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