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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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Why do people use the word "rim"? In the context used, people are referring to wheels. Look up the word rim in the dictionary. It's something akin to an edge. Don't refer to 18 inch rims, 10 inches wide. Refer to 18 inch wheels with 10 inch rims.

YOU DONT HAVE RIMS ON YOUR CAR, YOU HAVE WHEELS.
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 68/70Vette
Why do people use the word "rim"? In the context used, people are referring to wheels. Look up the word rim in the dictionary. It's something akin to an edge. Don't refer to 18 inch rims, 10 inches wide. Refer to 18 inch wheels with 10 inch rims.

YOU DONT HAVE RIMS ON YOUR CAR, YOU HAVE WHEELS.
Ill have to disagree...(respectfully of coarse) You have

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The combination of rim+tire=Wheels.. its kind of a unspoken rule!
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dgr72vette
Did you look into the painted center/polished rim? Gives it a bit more period correct racy look. These are stock size 15x8 which means lower $$$

Are these TT D's, TT II's, or TTO?

They all look similar on American Racing's website.
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 06:05 AM
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I got the below wheels and am very happy with them.

Summit Racing SUM-141-7861C0 - Summit Racing® Legend 5 Series Chrome Wheels $179 each

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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 02:01 AM
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18x10 18x8 and in chrome for $1250

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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 02:32 AM
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That is one fine looking AMX!
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Fonz69
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I got mine through TomzWheels.com a few years back.

I am not sure if he is still in the bussiness or not?

I have the TT2 polished 17x8 5x4.75 backspace and Nitto NT 450 255/50-17 tires

I just found my bill and mounted balanced and shipped to my door was $1338
Love the look will this set up IE tire size and rim size fit the same for an 81 stock? Any one have the tt2 on there 81 a pic would help
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I went for Minilite .i don't see them often nowadays but were a classic in late 60s early 70 on road racing Corvette , Camaro , Mustangs




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Originally Posted by RIJVETTES
Beautiful! 17" fronts and 18" rears?
Anyone know the wheel and tire size on these, very nice setup. Backspacing too?

Rears actually look like 20s in this pic.
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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Damn they do no make 18x9 I have 17x8 now all corners but would like to have bigger and wider back to ge some more grip using drag radials.
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