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Mar 1, 2009 | 02:03 PM

curtis75

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Aftermarket Wheels, lets see them

I am looking at 17in rims for my 75. Im looking for something that doesnt look too modern. I was thinking about Torq Thrusts, Cragars, or Pro stars but I would like to see what other people have done. I havent really made up my mind yet but whatever it is I will have to get them custom made to fit my front end so I need a company that will do that for me.

Sorry if this is a repost, but I didnt feel like going through days worth of people's pictures

Mar 1, 2009 | 02:08 PM

rcread

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15" Halibrand 5-spokes. I considered 17"ers, but I prefer the vintage 15" wheel look on chrome bumper cars. The 17" wheels do look nice on the '74 and later C3s.

Mar 1, 2009 | 02:37 PM

curtis75

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I got told to run 17s to make sure I cleared the C4 suspension in the front so I dont have much choice, otherwise Id still be running 15s

Mar 1, 2009 | 03:30 PM

vetteguy75

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American Racing Torque Thrust II

Mar 1, 2009 | 03:44 PM

Gordonm

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17x8 and 18X10 with 255 45 17 front 275 40 18 rear

Mar 1, 2009 | 03:56 PM

SteveG75

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American Racing AR-136 (Ventura) 15x8" with 3.75" backspacing. 255/60R15 tires.

Mar 1, 2009 | 04:08 PM

curtis74

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I had these first.

Then I went with these.

Mar 1, 2009 | 07:32 PM

71redskin

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good ole cragars.. have since added spnners o the hubs

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Mar 1, 2009 | 08:13 PM

01BoostedZ

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I have a set of AR CL205's on order, in 17x8 & 18x9.5.

Mar 1, 2009 | 08:29 PM

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3JsVette

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For what it's worth there has been a lot of discussion of late on the www.pro-touring.com forum about American Racing. It seems they have moved their manufacturing off shore (China) and now there is time delay as well as quality issues. If you're considering TTIIs you may want to take a look at Vintage Wheel Works. They offer the same styles and while they are a little higher priced their quality and customer service it top notch. Here's the link http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/products/wheels

Mar 1, 2009 | 08:33 PM

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Coys C5 Chrome 18" and 17"

Mar 1, 2009 | 09:19 PM

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couperdecar

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I know somebody makes an origional looking wheel in 17" and maybe 18" with the beauty ring and centre cap. I had them in my "bookmarks" a couple years ago, til my computer crashed.

Mar 1, 2009 | 10:17 PM

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hammadown

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I love a chance to post pics

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Mar 1, 2009 | 10:25 PM

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Red73

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17 x 8 Front, 18 x 10 Rear......

Mar 1, 2009 | 10:30 PM

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spongebob46

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Wheels are 17 x 8. Tires are Nitto 555, 255 50 17 all around.

Mar 1, 2009 | 10:53 PM

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shmoky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Red73

17 x 8 Front, 18 x 10 Rear......

WOW

That has to be the BEST looking '73 I've seen.

17's on the front and 18's on the rear look GREAT. What size tires are you running?

shmoky

Mar 1, 2009 | 11:00 PM

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Raphiki

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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-‘18

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How's this?

Mar 1, 2009 | 11:11 PM

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earthquake68

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shmoky

WOW

That has to be the BEST looking '73 I've seen.

17's on the front and 18's on the rear look GREAT. What size tires are you running?

shmoky

I agree with you. This thing looks killer! It's not just the wheel and tire size here. The lowered stance really sets this car off. Low profile tires and wheels look ten times better on lowered cars. In my opinion, the wheel and tire have to fill the wheel well, if it doesn't, it looks like your math was off putting the car together.