17" Billet Rallye Wheels Installed
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Racer
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From: Ann Arbor MI
17" Billet Rallye Wheels Installed
OK, I finally have the 17" billet rallye wheels and new BFG 255/50/17 installed on the car. Here's a few pics.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Placing these size tires on the car is a tight fit in the front when turning. They also rub slightly against the wheelwell on hard turns
They are also very close to the tierods on hard turns. These wheels have a 4 1/2" backspace opposed to the standard 4". This may call for spacers in the fromt.
A 255/45/17 tire would have fit better in the front. However, a 245/45/17 would have fit best, but I wanted the wider tire. I'm gonna have to keep an eye on the fronts. I also wish tire mfg's would sell raised white lettered, 17" tires.
Nonetheless, the car handles alot different. It feels smoother and more precise. Anybody who has gone from 15" to 17" knows what I mean. So far I am very pleased. :D
Kipp
[Modified by 1971Ultra, 4:24 PM 2/25/2004]
[Modified by 1971Ultra, 4:25 PM 2/25/2004]
[Modified by 1971Ultra, 4:27 PM 2/25/2004]
[Modified by 1971Ultra, 5:50 PM 2/25/2004]
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Placing these size tires on the car is a tight fit in the front when turning. They also rub slightly against the wheelwell on hard turns
They are also very close to the tierods on hard turns. These wheels have a 4 1/2" backspace opposed to the standard 4". This may call for spacers in the fromt.
A 255/45/17 tire would have fit better in the front. However, a 245/45/17 would have fit best, but I wanted the wider tire. I'm gonna have to keep an eye on the fronts. I also wish tire mfg's would sell raised white lettered, 17" tires.
Nonetheless, the car handles alot different. It feels smoother and more precise. Anybody who has gone from 15" to 17" knows what I mean. So far I am very pleased. :D
Kipp
[Modified by 1971Ultra, 4:24 PM 2/25/2004]
[Modified by 1971Ultra, 4:25 PM 2/25/2004]
[Modified by 1971Ultra, 4:27 PM 2/25/2004]
[Modified by 1971Ultra, 5:50 PM 2/25/2004]
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St. Jude Donor '05
Re: 17" Billet Rallye Wheels Installed (patsnitrovette)
These are what I have picked out to go on my car. I was waiting until IO get further along to purchase them. They are the last thing I have to buy.
How about a good close up of the mounted wheel and tire showing a little fenderwell? I would appreciate it. Thanks Jim
How about a good close up of the mounted wheel and tire showing a little fenderwell? I would appreciate it. Thanks Jim
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From: Manchester, Dead Center in the Middle of TN 25 miles to Jack Daniels,10 miles to Geo Dickle, and .8 mile from the Liquor Store at I-24 Exit 114
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: 17" Billet Rallye Wheels Installed (1971Ultra)
Yep! that's it! Looks great.
Did you paint them or did Wheel Vintiques do the two tone for you?
I think this wheel really does a good job of allowing the C-3 Corvette to advance the handling and still retain the C-3 classic look. Thanks, Jim
Did you paint them or did Wheel Vintiques do the two tone for you?
I think this wheel really does a good job of allowing the C-3 Corvette to advance the handling and still retain the C-3 classic look. Thanks, Jim
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Racer
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From: Ann Arbor MI
Re: 17" Billet Rallye Wheels Installed (PROSOUTH)
Wheel Vintiques painted the centers. $50.00 a wheel :eek:
They did a great job and certainly better than messing around with them myself.
They did a great job and certainly better than messing around with them myself.
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Re: 17" Billet Rallye Wheels Installed (Redshark6974)
Don't mind you asking at all. They set me back $1600 delivered to my door. This included the centers painted (powder coated) and new center caps.
They are from http://www.wheelvintiques.com/index.html. They are the only ones that I know of that mfg. billet rallye wheels.
I struggled with the price for a long time. but finally bit the billet (ha) and ordered them. It took about 10 days. They make them to order.
I looked at the Boyd Coddington Timeless series and the TT2's. Nothing wrong with either of these wheels. They are awesome looking on vettes and are very popular.
It just came down to maintaining an original look. So I got the best of both worlds - lightweight 17" rallye wheels/performance tires and the original look.
Kipp
[Modified by 1971Ultra, 12:45 AM 2/27/2004]
They are from http://www.wheelvintiques.com/index.html. They are the only ones that I know of that mfg. billet rallye wheels.
I struggled with the price for a long time. but finally bit the billet (ha) and ordered them. It took about 10 days. They make them to order.
I looked at the Boyd Coddington Timeless series and the TT2's. Nothing wrong with either of these wheels. They are awesome looking on vettes and are very popular.
It just came down to maintaining an original look. So I got the best of both worlds - lightweight 17" rallye wheels/performance tires and the original look.
Kipp
[Modified by 1971Ultra, 12:45 AM 2/27/2004]
