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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 07:11 PM
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what do you guys think of these wheels?
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...FEB9C711D82%7D

i found a place, www.rimstop.com, that is selling these for 140/each. i'm thinking about putting them on my 77.

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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 08:17 PM
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They kinda look like a 67 Riviera wheel don't they, I have always like those wheels...on a riviera. Don't know how they would look on a vette.

EDIT, they look like these on Gil Losi's 67
http://www.stevecookcreations.com/67rivi.htm

Those wheels look billet but they are the original styling.

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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 09:59 PM
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Should look pretty nice. Haven't seen them on anything yet. I like things that are different. What wheels are on your car now? Post before and after pics if you make the change.
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I am pretty sure you will need spacers with the Salt Flats.

1/2" spacer and 1/4" less backspacing will make the rim stick out 3/4" farther in the wheel well.

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i currently have the stock 77 aluminum rims. i really like the saltflats and the centerline telstars. i will post before and after pics with these wheels and the new sidepipes when they arrive.

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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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Wheel vintiques will make them in billet with CUSTOM backspace... You'll still probably need spacers to clear the calipers, but with a custom backspace you won't have to stick out...

Pricey, though. $400 ea

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