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Old 12-13-2018, 08:36 PM
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I found these referenced on a CF post a few days ago and now can't find the post. As usual. Anyone know who makes these?



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Yep, i saved that one. they are Curtis Speed 17 x 7 and the tires are Diamond Back 225/50/17. not sure of the offset. if you find out post or let me know. jcw
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Originally Posted by Early66L72
Yep, i saved that one. they are Curtis Speed 17 x 7 and the tires are Diamond Back 225/50/17. not sure of the offset. if you find out post or let me know. jcw
Very nice wheels but they look expensive!!
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I love the look!
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Nope look to much like wires.
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Looks good to me
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Originally Posted by CorvetteMikeB
Love the look too. Looks very classy and sporty. Like an updated version of Knock-Off Wheels.
Unfortunately, they probably run a grand apiece and over-priced for most Corvette Hobbyist.
Mike thats cheaper than the wheels for the Ford GT you sold me
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Originally Posted by ChattanoogaJSB
I love the look!

Once again, friend Benton, we think alike!
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Here is a thread on the build of that car.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...project-2.html
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Originally Posted by LouieM
I found these referenced on a CF post a few days ago and now can't find the post. As usual. Anyone know who makes these?


That’s my car and as listed above Mike Curtis, Curtis Speed milled and polished. I think the next set I get will be cast centers, I feel they will have a more vintage feel.

The quality is top shelf!

Thanks!
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Here’s a close up...



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Rob -- Those are among the very best-looking wheels I've seen for a Sting Ray; elegant yet bold, like the car. Congratulations on the design and getting them made.

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Originally Posted by LouieM
Rob -- Those are among the very best-looking wheels I've seen for a Sting Ray; elegant yet bold, like the car. Congratulations on the design and getting them made.

Lou
Thank You!
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Love the wheels! Great looking car!

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Originally Posted by 91DRM
Nope look to much like wires.
From the photos yes but I'd give it the benefit of the doubt and look at them up close, they might be the *****.

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Those are beautiful, expensive for a reason Im sure.
Is it possible to get anything more than a 225 under it ?
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
Those are beautiful, expensive for a reason Im sure.
Is it possible to get anything more than a 225 under it ?
On my on car, a 67 with stock body with 17x7x4.75 backspacing wheels I run 235-45 or 245-45 tires front and rear. The parking brake brackets have been moved from the sides to the tops of the training arms, otherwise no changes.


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Is there anyone from our generation who doesn't like pointy spinners on their wheels, just like Ben-Hur's chariot and James Bond's Aston Martin?
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Originally Posted by Not Red Rob
Here’s a close up...


Sharp. are the spinners held on like the original knock offs. Threaded on.
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Originally Posted by not red rob
here’s a close up...



Now, if they would sell those beautiful" Turbine Wheels" for only $500 a wheel....... And not $1,400 a wheel....we could all afford them!!!!!!!

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