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After months of designing, refining, and obsessing over every detail, I'm excited to finally share the first reveal of our new 17" Heritage Turbine wheel from Vintage Forged Wheels.
Inspired by the iconic Kelsey-Hayes turbine wheel, this is our modern forged interpretation designed specifically for classic Corvettes. We wanted to capture the spirit of the original while improving fitment, ride quality, and overall performance with modern manufacturing.
This wheel is available in a direct-fit 17x7 configuration for C1 and C2 Corvettes, allowing owners to run modern tire sizes while maintaining a period-correct appearance.
The 4.25" backspacing paired with 225/55-17 tires provides the perfect fitment on a stock body and stock suspension c2. No rubbing on all corners.
As many of you know, I'm a Corvette enthusiast first and a vendor second. The support, feedback, and encouragement from this community have been incredible, and I'm truly grateful for it.
Feel free to comment below, send me a PM, or reach out if you have any questions about fitment, finishes, or future applications.
Thank you all for the continued support—it means a lot.
Nice looking wheels that give a real "bling" to the cars and I think the red walls just set it off that much more. 17" wheels are not 15" wheels and do give a different appearance, but these are nice.
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I'd like to see the area between each spoke darkened as they were on the original wheels. Too much "bling" as they are currently. Certainly appreciate your efforts on these new wheels
I'd like to see the area between each spoke darkened as they were on the original wheels. Too much "bling" as they are currently. Certainly appreciate your efforts on these new wheels
appreciate the support!
can definitely make a custom set with 2 tone spokes for anyone interested
SNEAK PEAK: 17" Starburst Wheels by Vintage Forged
Sneak peek...
We've been working on a modern forged interpretation of the legendary 1967 Corvette Starburst wheel.
17" forged construction.
Hand-painted engraved center cap.
Designed for stock-body C2 Corvettes.
Modern tire options.
Classic styling.
To my knowledge, nobody has ever produced a true 17" Starburst-inspired wheel like this before.
Countless hours went into refining the design, machining details, engraving, paint work, and fitment. We're obsessed with preserving the spirit of the originals while making them something you can confidently drive every day.
I'd love to hear what the Corvette community thinks.
More photos coming soon.
– Kenan
Vintage Forged Wheels
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FIRST REVEAL: Vintage Forged 17" Turbine Wheels
