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Jan 9, 2015 | 01:02 PM

Factor

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Burning Brakes

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From: LAKE BARRINGTON IL

Replica Rims?

Hi All!,

Any difference in quality/strength with replica rims vs NOS?

looking at a sharp pair for my 69...wondering if anyone had any input?

thanks!
R

Jan 9, 2015 | 01:08 PM

MelWff

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assuming you are talking about Ralley wheels, have you considered going to 17" due to the better tire selection?

Jan 9, 2015 | 01:54 PM

Factor

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Burning Brakes

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From: LAKE BARRINGTON IL

Hi Mel!

actually dig the bmw M-parallel rims....just like 427sbc!

i am finishing my resto-mod 69 and they are wicked! was looking at C6, but saw these and WOW!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/18-X-9-5-WHEEL-REPLICAS-V1122-PARALLEL-SPOKE-CHROME-328-335-M3-323-WHEELS-RIMS-/361180121845?vxp=mtr
lots of rubber to the ground!

Jan 9, 2015 | 02:32 PM

Solid LT1

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Some of the replica Rally wheels have an oversize center bore and aren't well located on the wheel hub losing the " hub centric " feature of the Kelsey Hayes manufactured wheels.

Jan 9, 2015 | 03:56 PM

MrForce

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St. Jude Donor '11, '14

Replica wheels are famous (or infamous) for quality and safety issues. The ones you show have a 6.6" backspacing which means you will need adapters. OEM wheels or American made aftermarket will probably be a better long term choice. They are good looking and I believe one of our members used the OEM version of these on his build.

Rob