View Poll Results: Which wheel for a Classic "Road Racer/Track Car" flavor build?
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Wheel poll
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Missouri
Wheel poll
OK all, I'm trying to decide on which wheels to go with. I'll running 17x11s out back and 17x9s up front
The car is a 79 that will get a pretty serious road racer/track car/ L88 "feel" to it
Very little shiny on the car, lots of flat colors, some legitimate racing/event decals
Thread on build is here
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...restarted.html
SO, IM going vintage but dont know if I want to go Torque Thrust type wheels or a Cobra type whell, either choice will lend a slightly different feel to the car, so vote on what you think and we'll see what hapens
Wheel one, five spoke torque thrust style
http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/pro.../V40-17x11.jpg
Wheel two, Cobra style
http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/pro.../V60-17x11.jpg
thanks all! I'll keep you posted
The car is a 79 that will get a pretty serious road racer/track car/ L88 "feel" to it
Very little shiny on the car, lots of flat colors, some legitimate racing/event decals
Thread on build is here
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...restarted.html
SO, IM going vintage but dont know if I want to go Torque Thrust type wheels or a Cobra type whell, either choice will lend a slightly different feel to the car, so vote on what you think and we'll see what hapens
Wheel one, five spoke torque thrust style
http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/pro.../V40-17x11.jpg
Wheel two, Cobra style
http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/pro.../V60-17x11.jpg
thanks all! I'll keep you posted
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 4,206
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From: Belmar NJ
I vote for neither. Have you looked into BBS Basketweave pattern? Peroid correct, lightweight, and you won't be wearing what everybody else is wearing (Cobra wheels have no business on a Corvette).
Here's what they look like (you can always paint the centers black, I did)
You can buy them here http://www.bobwoodmantires.com/bwtrims.php
Here's what they look like (you can always paint the centers black, I did)
You can buy them here http://www.bobwoodmantires.com/bwtrims.php
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,986
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From: Columbus MN
For a serious road race/track car, I prefer the Cobra style. There are too many Corvettes with TT wheels that are wanna be's at best. IMO, the Cobra style wheels will help diffentiate your serious car from others.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 14,856
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From: NYC NY
There was a dark green '69 Pro-touring Camaro running the "Cobra" style wheels a few years back. It had a Corvette IRS under the rear of it with 17x11s. It looked real good. A lot of Grand Sport replicas run those wheels so that can take a way some of the Ford wheel look. Before you decide keep in mind that if you like the "deep dish" look you won't get it with the V60S like you will with the V40s. Ill cast a vote for being a little different and going with the V60s.
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Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 219
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From: Missouri
And the "serious" look is why I'm leaning towards the Cobra style
I vote for neither. Have you looked into BBS Basketweave pattern? Peroid correct, lightweight, and you won't be wearing what everybody else is wearing (Cobra wheels have no business on a Corvette).
Here's what they look like (you can always paint the centers black, I did)
You can buy them here http://www.bobwoodmantires.com/bwtrims.php
Here's what they look like (you can always paint the centers black, I did)
You can buy them here http://www.bobwoodmantires.com/bwtrims.php
I know the poll is going towards the TTs, but I think hte comments have helped solidify me towards the Cobra style
Any other comments still welcome though, I haven't bought anything yet, so the field is still open, even to late entries.
I do appreciate the comments, helps me sort it out
Peace
