P02
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Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Canonsburg PA
Hi Sug,
First of all, a beautiful car is a beautiful car. As to wheel treatment, that's a matter of taste and preference...there's no right or wrong. I've had a '72 since 1985. I've always liked the look of P02's but resisted putting them on because the car wasn't "built with them." This last year I finally bought and restored a set. I was a dummy for waiting so long...I really like the look. Of course, I kept the original rings and centers so, like the hard top... a couple of minutes can make the car can look different any time at all. I'm sure you get a plenty of compliments no matter what wheel treatment. And let's face it, isn't that the reason why we take care of these cars?
Enjoy,
Dan
First of all, a beautiful car is a beautiful car. As to wheel treatment, that's a matter of taste and preference...there's no right or wrong. I've had a '72 since 1985. I've always liked the look of P02's but resisted putting them on because the car wasn't "built with them." This last year I finally bought and restored a set. I was a dummy for waiting so long...I really like the look. Of course, I kept the original rings and centers so, like the hard top... a couple of minutes can make the car can look different any time at all. I'm sure you get a plenty of compliments no matter what wheel treatment. And let's face it, isn't that the reason why we take care of these cars?
Enjoy,
Dan
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P02's are a little more distinctive and fewer were made. I never used to like them but they have grown on me. I have P02's with sidepipes on my 69 and ralleys on my 68. They both look great. Not to keen on the mags. Great looking car 
Racer
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From: MA
I've always loved the P02 look and agree they look best with thin stripe tires, especially red with an appropriate exterior color. Thanks to forum member jshafer I finally was able to buy a set in 8.5/10 condition (to match my Vette), and ordered a set of redline radials off Corvette Central during their "free shipping" period. They are all set to go on in the spring. Will look nice with the burgundy paint.
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I have side pipes Torque Thrust rims .... I think the Torque Thrusts look great with the side pipes. The black paint helps also ..... That's the Historic McConnell House in the background. Just visiting .....
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Philly Suburbs (Pa.)
I like all three, do the same thing with mine ( except I have the thin whitewalls instead of redlines and RWL Goodyears with the TTII's)
....the P02's look better in person, for some reason they are very hard to photograph without getting a weird distortion
....the P02's look better in person, for some reason they are very hard to photograph without getting a weird distortion
Last edited by dgr72vette; Dec 7, 2013 at 10:47 PM.
