Wheel Decision
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From: Dunbarton NH
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From: Dunbarton NH
Originally Posted by sweethence
none of the above 
(Funny though because that is exactly how I feel about the queer stock rally wheels that I have on there now...
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Sorry basty, thought thes was another joke like your column shift bench seat vette 
seriously thoough what look are you going for that you want black rims like that?
oh well the magic 8 ball says choose diamond
seriously thoough what look are you going for that you want black rims like that?
oh well the magic 8 ball says choose diamond
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From: Dunbarton NH
The car is heavy... Very heavy. (almost 2 tons!)
I always have liked the "Nascar" look. Simple yet no nonsense tough. I know it is all a matter of taste and not everybody likes the same things. I do appreciate your opinions though.
I was just curious out of these three choices (If you pretend to like this style.) which wheel would you choose.
Thanks!!
I always have liked the "Nascar" look. Simple yet no nonsense tough. I know it is all a matter of taste and not everybody likes the same things. I do appreciate your opinions though.
I was just curious out of these three choices (If you pretend to like this style.) which wheel would you choose.
Thanks!!
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From: Dunbarton NH
Originally Posted by sweethence
Sorry basty, thought thes was another joke like your column shift bench seat vette
seriously thoough what look are you going for that you want black rims like that?
oh well the magic 8 ball says choose diamond
seriously thoough what look are you going for that you want black rims like that?
oh well the magic 8 ball says choose diamond
Thanks! I think I agree with the 8 ball.
(I don't think these wheels will match the styling of a bench seat though.)
Seriously... I like the "Nascar" styling.
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Originally Posted by Batsy74
Oh... That is helpful
(Funny though because that is exactly how I feel about the queer stock rally wheels that I have on there now... )
(Funny though because that is exactly how I feel about the queer stock rally wheels that I have on there now...
)While I'm not wild about your 3 choices, I respect your right to do modify your car as you see fit. Have fun and good luck!
Last edited by James1970; Mar 3, 2006 at 04:09 PM.
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They all look the same to me. Maybe the aero one would be my choice, but that is becasue I can get a good look at it. The diamond appears to differ only in the area where it has a D in the cutouts.
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Actually, I briefly considered the same rims you've posted links to... but then I decided to go with THESE. 15X8 front, 15X10 rear...
I think "smooth" chrome looks a lot better... Looking at 'em in my shop, I'm happy with the choice I made...
If you're set on that style of wheel, though...? Go with CHROME...
I think "smooth" chrome looks a lot better... Looking at 'em in my shop, I'm happy with the choice I made...
If you're set on that style of wheel, though...? Go with CHROME...
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From: Dunbarton NH
Originally Posted by breathial
Actually, I briefly considered the same rims you've posted links to... but then I decided to go with THESE. 15X8 front, 15X10 rear...
I think "smooth" chrome looks a lot better... Looking at 'em in my shop, I'm happy with the choice I made...
If you're set on that style of wheel, though...? Go with CHROME...
I think "smooth" chrome looks a lot better... Looking at 'em in my shop, I'm happy with the choice I made...
If you're set on that style of wheel, though...? Go with CHROME...
. Did you have any caliper clearance problems? Do you have any pictures? I personally have more of a go than show kind of taste. Chrome to me is the epitimy of show (and clean and clean and clean...). The three wheels are essentially the same. I just have been looking at these for some time and want to make sure I am not missing anything that others may notice.
Thanks,
Josh
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Well, well, well. "queer" stock rally wheels?? Why is everything you don't particularly like "queer"? Just a automatic "put down" reflex I guess. 
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Well.... I am glad somebody else likes them or I would be stuck using them! 
Perhaps I would be more accurate to say that rally wheels are "visually pleasing in a 'Brokeback Mountain' sort of way"
Perhaps I would be more accurate to say that rally wheels are "visually pleasing in a 'Brokeback Mountain' sort of way"
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Appearance-wise, they are too close to call, so I'd have to judge by price/performance/quality. I don't know the quality aspect of the three companies, but they do list the weights. Diamond then Aero then Bassett. That's the weights from lightest to heaviest. But WAIT! There's more!
It appears that only the Bassetts are DOT approved. You care about that? If so, you only have one choice among those listed...Bassett. BUT! Basset does off a 15x8 lightweight that's not DOT approved and weigh only 17 pounds...comparable with the others.
SO... you're (I'm) back to quality and price. I get the best feeling about Bassett.
It appears that only the Bassetts are DOT approved. You care about that? If so, you only have one choice among those listed...Bassett. BUT! Basset does off a 15x8 lightweight that's not DOT approved and weigh only 17 pounds...comparable with the others.
SO... you're (I'm) back to quality and price. I get the best feeling about Bassett.
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Originally Posted by Batsy74
Well.... I am glad somebody else likes them or I would be stuck using them!
Perhaps I would be more accurate to say that rally wheels are "visually pleasing in a 'Brokeback Mountain' sort of way"
Perhaps I would be more accurate to say that rally wheels are "visually pleasing in a 'Brokeback Mountain' sort of way"
LOL! Thanks for the chuckle. ;-)
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I like the black wheels and have been thinking about replacing the stock aluminum wheels on my black '78 with those. I like the Diamonds too. I wonder what's the weight difference? What do the stock 15x8 aluminums weigh?
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