Need advice on wheels****I'm stuck***
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Need advice on wheels****I'm stuck***
I know this has been discussed time and time again, but this time I am the one needing help. I can't make my mind up between the Torque Thrust II's, Hopsters, or the Edelbrock's. Any of these will probably have to be ordered and will probably take a while, so I need to get my mind made up soon so I can get them ordered. Recommendations on size (16X8 or 17x8) and tire size would also be helpful. Hope this isn't asking for too much! 
Thanks for any help and advice. This will be an expensive mod so I want to be happy with my decision.
Thanks for any help and advice. This will be an expensive mod so I want to be happy with my decision.
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Re: Need advice on wheels****I'm stuck*** (Steve Adkins)
Since i'm not a "follower" I am avoiding the TT2's they look awesome, but I want to be different. I', looking hard at the Centerline Lexy and Laser series
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Re: Need advice on wheels****I'm stuck*** (Markm10431)
jac1502, yea they are pretty awsome.
groovyjay, those 20" are going to be so awsome on your ride. Do you think you will have any clearance problems?
Markm10431, I would like to be different too, but I haven't found anything that I like better yet!
groovyjay, those 20" are going to be so awsome on your ride. Do you think you will have any clearance problems?
Markm10431, I would like to be different too, but I haven't found anything that I like better yet!
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Re: Need advice on wheels****I'm stuck*** (Gordonm)
Gordonm, your right, but I like all three of these and can't make up my mind. I was hoping to get some pros and cons on each to maybe eliminate one.
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Re: Need advice on wheels****I'm stuck*** (Steve Adkins)
Steve I'm just keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best, the body is going back on next saturday, we'll see then how it turned out. :cheers:
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Re: Need advice on wheels****I'm stuck*** (Steve Adkins)
I know that everyone likes the flashy new wheels, but I don't think anything in the world looks better than the 17" Wheel Vintiques Chrome Rallye wheels (on a steel bumper car) Check out http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/zwede for a look at Markus Strobl's wheels on his car. I think they look great and really go with a steel bumper 'vette.!
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Re: Need advice on wheels****I'm stuck*** (Steve Adkins)
here are the Lexy and Laser that I'm looking hard at Firestone quoted 318 per rim, I am sure I can get them cheaper 
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Re: Need advice on wheels****I'm stuck*** (Markm10431)
Smokehouse69, these are good looking wheels. I think any wheel looks good on a chrome bumper vette!
Markm10431, you are not making my decision any easier. Those are awsome!
Markm10431, you are not making my decision any easier. Those are awsome!
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Re: Need advice on wheels****I'm stuck*** (Steve Adkins)
I have the TTII 17X8 with 255/45 zr17 but 255/50 is closer to the proper height of the tire/wheel that is original. I have no interference what so ever but my car is an 1980. I worked on a 1973 and the 255/60 r15 didn't interfere either at the front or the rear so I'm pretty sure you would be OK. IMO you don't need widder rim with 255. The tire sits great on those rim and it give a little cussion to prevent the wheel being grind on the side when parking near a sidewalk.
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Re: Need advice on wheels****I'm stuck*** (Steve Adkins)
I found a shop that can make 9"x17" ZR1 repros for me. 330 per, chrome. I think I'm gonna go that way
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Re: Need advice on wheels****I'm stuck*** (Markm10431)
Im getting Eagle Alloys 2 piece wheel i forget the number but its a knock off of the TT2.. not exactly like it, but it works for me.. btw 17*8.5 all the way around with 255/50s :cheers:
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Re: Need advice on wheels****I'm stuck*** (American Boy)
Stephan, how's your ride with those 17x8? Is there a big difference in handling vs. the 16's? Your car looks sweet!
Markm10431, sounds like your in business!
Corzvette69, are those as expensive as the TTII's?
Markm10431, sounds like your in business!
Corzvette69, are those as expensive as the TTII's?
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Re: Need advice on wheels****I'm stuck*** (Steve Adkins)
I have 4.5 BS all the way around. I have 9X17 fronts. 9's would allow for more sideway hold with small widths like 255's
smokedtires has 17X8 and I'm sure that he tell you that he had room to spare. Before i bought 17's i had run 15X8.5 with 4.5 all the way around for 10-12 years. so no way was i going to down grade on width.
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smokedtires has 17X8 and I'm sure that he tell you that he had room to spare. Before i bought 17's i had run 15X8.5 with 4.5 all the way around for 10-12 years. so no way was i going to down grade on width.
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Re: Need advice on wheels****I'm stuck*** (Steve Adkins)
Thanks Steve,
I was on 15" X 8 and it's night and day with the 17 X 8. I tought the ride would be harsh but it's not. It's a little bit more stiffer on bump but not by much. The great thing is the gain in handling. I think the tire has to do with it, rubber quality up to date. I turn corner a lot faster than before.
Go for it, great mod.
Stephan
I was on 15" X 8 and it's night and day with the 17 X 8. I tought the ride would be harsh but it's not. It's a little bit more stiffer on bump but not by much. The great thing is the gain in handling. I think the tire has to do with it, rubber quality up to date. I turn corner a lot faster than before.
Go for it, great mod.
Stephan