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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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Wheels!! Is that what we're calling them now?
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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These ones are Pacer's...
I believe that American Racing makes a very similar version of the same wheel... Except for the caps it is hard to tell the difference...
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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18" MB VAPORS

THEY WERE 275/35/18 !! LOL

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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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What does the V C hand sign by the passenger mean?
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Its A Truck Club ,, Vertically Challenged
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by turbojet
What kind of wheels are these and where can I pick some up at
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Those wheels were stolen off of the General Lee. You have to go to Hazzard county to get them.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Pic number 2 would get my vote!
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Pic number 2 would get my vote!
I would have to agree. Are those 16's?
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by PhyscoVette
18 X 9 Foose Nitrous



those are purrrty....... but i dont like all those allen heads.....i think if it were smooth it would look better. IMO
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Curby
Those wheels were stolen off of the General Lee. You have to go to Hazzard county to get them.
The only problem is you will need to fix the flat spot on one side caused by excessive hard landings, before you can mount the tires on them.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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Come on Matt!!! You're not showing us your wheels.
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rcread
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Very Nice - if I were voting I think these are my personal favorites out of all. My advise for the C-3 would be to resist the temptation to buy a wheel that looks like a blade from a food processor or a design that belongs on a modern import tuner car. I just don't understand why designers think you need to put such complex angles & shapes into a wheel design. The goal is not to make cole slaw with your rims but to look like they belong with the rest of the car design. Aside from making the classic designs in larger sizes, I haven't seen a new wheel design in a very long time that actually looks better than what came out in the 60s & early 70s. Wheels are kinda like guitars - you got your Gibson Les Paul & your Fender Strats that came out in the 50s and as hard as everyone tries nobody has been able to come up with anything better since.
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by thegazman
Come on Matt!!! You're not showing us your wheels.
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Is this a bit better?

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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 79 vette head
those are purrrty....... but i dont like all those allen heads.....i think if it were smooth it would look better. IMO
They do make a two other versions of the Nitrous that don't have the hardware around the perimeter. I would have the same concerns. I like the smoother version of this wheel better.
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by WillEE
Very Nice - if I were voting I think these are my personal favorites out of all. My advise for the C-3 would be to resist the temptation to buy a wheel that looks like a blade from a food processor or a design that belongs on a modern import tuner car. I just don't understand why designers think you need to put such complex angles & shapes into a wheel design. The goal is not to make cole slaw with your rims but to look like they belong with the rest of the car design. Aside from making the classic designs in larger sizes, I haven't seen a new wheel design in a very long time that actually looks better than what came out in the 60s & early 70s. Wheels are kinda like guitars - you got your Gibson Les Paul & your Fender Strats that came out in the 50s and as hard as everyone tries nobody has been able to come up with anything better since.
I agree with you about classic lines of cars and guitars. I think part of that comes with the fact that those of us that grew up or were enthusiasts in that time have a picture in our minds of what "belongs" on these cars. Others don't remember the trends of the times. Perhaps they have more of a blank canvas. I personally think there are many modern wheel designs that are well thought out and nice to look at. I certainly think there are limited designs that look good on most cars, new or old, the C3 included.
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Originally Posted by LoneStar26047
I would have to agree. Are those 16's?
Yes
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Originally Posted by V-Twin
Intro Pentia 18"


Revolution RFX modular (16", this is actually a front wheel/front tire)
I actually bought exactly this wheels and would like to ask if the original Whel nuts for the Rally wheels of my 69 Corvette would be ok for these wheels ?

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