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Oct 14, 2007 | 03:16 AM

panic

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From: Sorrento Italy

This or this...?

I'm going with larger 15' wheels (with flares) on my '77 , but i still have a decision to take, do you prefer:

THIS:

(Real Racing brand wheel, pro 6 3 pcs, non beadlock)

OR

THIS:

(Compomotive 3 pcs modular Minilites blk centre)

the price difference is about 1.000 usd delivered for the 4 wheels, in favor of the RR wheel (sizes 10x15 and 9x15 the minilites and 12x15 and 9x15 the RR)

I like both, the minilites would give a more vintage racing look, the RR are cheaper and maybe lighter and they look the business as well...

Last edited by panic; Oct 14, 2007 at 03:33 AM.

Oct 14, 2007 | 03:36 AM

mr nasty

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From: McCook Nebraska

I like the looks of the top wheel the best.

greg

Oct 14, 2007 | 04:12 AM

Bruthish

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Oct 14, 2007 | 06:59 AM

RunningMan373

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will look better IMO, since you street the Vette allot. The other looks race thin/light,, ie- ugly.

Oct 14, 2007 | 08:23 AM

rosslato

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RunningMan373

will look better IMO, since you street the Vette allot. The other looks race thin/light,, ie- ugly.

no contest

Oct 14, 2007 | 08:23 AM

Bangkok Dean

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$1,000 diffrence.....................

Oct 14, 2007 | 09:23 AM

Jims79

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I like the first wheel and in black or a black center for your car.

Oct 14, 2007 | 10:30 AM

crazywelder

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In my opinion; wheel #2 for a period road race look, wheel #1 for a drag race look.

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Oct 14, 2007 | 10:38 AM

vho69

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From: Reinholds pa

i don,t like the minilites but i don,t think you can use the weld wheels for road racing.they don,t like the side loads

Oct 14, 2007 | 10:42 AM

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SCCA VETTE

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vho69

i don,t like the minilites but i don,t think you can use the weld wheels for road racing.they don,t like the side loads

I have seen 2 of those style Welds crack. I would suggest NOT using them for road course.

Oct 14, 2007 | 11:48 AM

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parkerracing

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Panic-

Did you post the wrong pic for the Real wheel? In my HRP cataloge it shows the R6 as a different style. Nothing listed as Pro. I wouldn't use the Welds on a hillclimb.

Keith