New Wheels - TT IIs or Cragars?
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Re: New Wheels - TT IIs or Cragars? (mg62)
I think that Summit ships to Canada! Order a catalog from them. They have pics of the 17" Cragar SS in their catalog.
http://www.summitracing.com
P.S. I only saw one Vette so far that was using 17" Cragars. (at a car show in Tampa)
:cheers:
Olivier
http://www.summitracing.com
P.S. I only saw one Vette so far that was using 17" Cragars. (at a car show in Tampa)
:cheers:
Olivier
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Re: New Wheels - TT IIs or Cragars? (mg62)
>>That is a very hot lookin' '73. What made you decide to go with 15s, as
>>opposed to the next two sizes up?
My reason to go with 15" Cragars was easy: $$$$ (not for the rims but for the tires)
Here is the calculation:
Cragar 15x8
4 x $ 125 (rims) = $500
4 x $70 (BFG 255/60R15) = $280
Install/Balancing = $40
Total money spent: approx. $820
Here is what I would have spent with 17x8
4 x $230 (rims) = $920
4 x $170 (tires) = $680
Install/Balanceing=$ 40
Total cost $1640
Well, the better looks of the 17" would cost me twice the money and those low profile tires wear very fast..... I had Firestone Firehawk SZ50's on my 95 Vert (sold) and the thread was gone after 12000 miles without driving excessively aggressive :eek: :eek:
:cheers:
Olivier
>>opposed to the next two sizes up?
My reason to go with 15" Cragars was easy: $$$$ (not for the rims but for the tires)
Here is the calculation:
Cragar 15x8
4 x $ 125 (rims) = $500
4 x $70 (BFG 255/60R15) = $280
Install/Balancing = $40
Total money spent: approx. $820
Here is what I would have spent with 17x8
4 x $230 (rims) = $920
4 x $170 (tires) = $680
Install/Balanceing=$ 40
Total cost $1640
Well, the better looks of the 17" would cost me twice the money and those low profile tires wear very fast..... I had Firestone Firehawk SZ50's on my 95 Vert (sold) and the thread was gone after 12000 miles without driving excessively aggressive :eek: :eek:
:cheers:
Olivier
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Re: New Wheels - TT IIs or Cragars? (Red73)
I think the car looks more agressive with the 15" wheels and the larger tire filling the wheel wells.
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Re: New Wheels - TT IIs or Cragars? (White 68)
awsome look what size tire are you running front and rear .....??
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Re: New Wheels - TT IIs or Cragars? (L48Shark)
I've always loved the Torque Thrust grey or polished centers. :cool: Haven't ever been a fan of Cragars just wasn't me. I want to see the Edelbrock wheels in person :yesnod:
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Re: New Wheels - TT IIs or Cragars? (mg62)
I REALLY like the TTII's but they are getting TOO common around here on everything from Camaro's to street rods. Halibrand is just down the road and makes a similar wheel.
Best of luck with your desicion.
I have wild paint...so I am thinking about a wild wheel.
Best of luck with your desicion.
I have wild paint...so I am thinking about a wild wheel.
Burning Brakes
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Re: New Wheels - TT IIs or Cragars? (DaBo)
I REALLY like the TTII's but they are getting TOO common around here on everything from Camaro's to street rods. Halibrand is just down the road and makes a similar wheel.
Best of luck with your desicion.
I have wild paint...so I am thinking about a wild wheel.
Best of luck with your desicion.
I have wild paint...so I am thinking about a wild wheel.
At first I saw only the wheels and I said to myself: "Oh my god! How strange!" Then I saw your car and said: "Oh, nevermind. Those would go great together." :cool:
Le Mans Master
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Re: New Wheels - TT IIs or Cragars? (mg62)
Here's my vote.........17" on the '79, 15" on the '67.
BTW, Cragars are a chrome steel rim on a chrome plated aluminum center; TTII's are all polished aluminum;
:yesnod: :chevy :chevy :yesnod:
BTW, Cragars are a chrome steel rim on a chrome plated aluminum center; TTII's are all polished aluminum;
:yesnod: :chevy :chevy :yesnod:
Melting Slicks
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Re: New Wheels - TT IIs or Cragars? (White 68)
My tires are BFG 255/60 15s on the front and 275/60 15s on the rear. I do have offset trailing arms so I could go with a wider tire on the rear. Maybe someday. Rod :cheers:
