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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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My old '69...17 X 8 American Racing Hopsters with 255/45/17 all the around

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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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My car came with wires when I bought it back in the 80's. Hated them, but they grew on me. Changed to Rallys when I just got tired of cleaning the wires on a daily driver. Wires became special occasion wheels.

I had intended on straight spoke Torque Thrusts this time around, but they (or some sort of TT knockoff) seem to be on everything these days.

Vectors or Cyclones are starting to look good again.
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by tokim
Dont ever get rid of those wonderful American Racings.

They are really right for your car.

I have the AM Racing 200:s for the road wheels.

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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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Any suggestions on chrome vs. Polished aluminum?
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 03:24 AM
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I would go chrome if I didn't use car much as once they chip they are not fixable where alloy you can sand and polish out scratches and marks. Only my thoughts on chrome vs alloy
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 07:50 AM
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 10:20 AM
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here are some real oldschool rims!


if you are sriously looking for a set of cyclones i have a set for sale
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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Cobra front end on a C3...that's just wrong
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by blunblk68
VTF...

Thats a bit unorthodox.

I am not saying its wrong just a bit unexpected.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 04:24 PM
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Don't like. To each his own.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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Wheels look great on everyone's car. I am partial to chrome wheels. I am probably painting my car black cherry.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Lupigiato
17" Torque Thrust II's

Polished or chrome?

Those are exactly what I want but just need to decide which finish.

Are these the same specs you got?

http://www.amazon.com/American-Racing-Vintage-Partnumber-VN8157861/dp/B007MH1616/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=528C4YD6NP7A&coliid=I256GUO851M2NS http://www.amazon.com/American-Racing-Vintage-Partnumber-VN8157861/dp/B007MH1616/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=528C4YD6NP7A&coliid=I256GUO851M2NS
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