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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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Can i see pics of members rides with custom wheels. I want something different. Tired of the ralleys. I think ii am going with 17 inch
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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17" Torque Thrust II's

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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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These are not mine. But if I were to change the wheels on my 71 coupe, THESE are what I want. VERY cool!

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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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How about some "old school", Western Cyclone II.



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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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There are a lot in these 2 threads.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...n-a-c3-15.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...thread-16.html
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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I was thinking of the cyclone 11 I thinkb it gives the car a sinister look to it. Because I might go with a black cherry paint job.
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 09:10 PM
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nice... what size tires are you running?
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 09:24 PM
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How about some hideous 1980s wheels lol I cant wait to upgrade these ugly bastards



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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 10:00 PM
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I feel your pain jesse they are 80s wheels and they should have stayed in the 80s. Melt they ugly things into a brick. Lol
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nice... What size tires are you running?
245/45/17
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I really like the boyd coddington junk yard series in chrome. Iwant to see if I can fit 255/50/17 not sure if they will fit.
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by tomgaz
I feel your pain jesse they are 80s wheels and they should have stayed in the 80s. Melt they ugly things into a brick. Lol
a brick or a new Honda engine lol
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Originally Posted by oldgto
These are not mine. But if I were to change the wheels on my 71 coupe, THESE are what I want. VERY cool!






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I am not a fan of aftermarket rims, but this nails it. Real nice look.
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Originally Posted by Ratfinkharley
I am not a fan of aftermarket rims, but this nails it. Real nice look.
Thanks, these came on the car when I bought it.
I thought for sure I'd replace them with Ralley wheels, but they kind of grew on me.
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These are not mine. But if I were to change the wheels on my 71 coupe, THESE are what I want. VERY cool!

Sorry, wire wheels belong on LBC's.
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