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Re: How about these? - Changed my mind - new design...
« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2008 - 05:11:17 PM »
Jeff,

   In going aftermarket, keep in mind what backspacing the wheel has.   :grinyes: Not all fit an E-Body.


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Re: How about these? - Changed my mind - new design...
« Reply #16 on: January 24, 2008 - 07:27:50 PM »
I think I'm going with the second design - I don't think they're too truckish.  A little, but a white car needs somethin' a little more tough lookin' - ya know?

And these are aluminum, so they WILL be lighter.  They're 15", 5-4.5, 19GBS, which is a 5.25" backspacing - should be fine.

I think I'm going to buy one a month - that'll be affordable.  It'll look SO much nicer...

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« Reply #17 on: January 24, 2008 - 07:33:12 PM »
Any chance you can get a picture of the car style wheelfor us to look at Jeff.  The one pictured is a truck rim and the lug nuts throws people off. :2thumbs:
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Re: How about these? - Changed my mind - new design...
« Reply #18 on: January 24, 2008 - 07:49:59 PM »
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Re: How about these? - Changed my mind - new design...
« Reply #19 on: January 24, 2008 - 07:52:07 PM »
Hey Stroker,

Don't hold back buddy, tell us how you really feel. :smilielol:
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Re: How about these? - Changed my mind - new design...
« Reply #20 on: January 24, 2008 - 08:08:01 PM »
Just looking at the picture of the wheels they are not my taste.... however when his car is done they might be the right theme for his car  :2cents:

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Re: How about these? - Changed my mind - new design...
« Reply #22 on: January 24, 2008 - 09:25:01 PM »
On the MB website they are in the truck/suv section, that means they are heavy duty, that means the are heavy. They have to be heavy in weight because of their intended application, but hey, go for it.

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Re: How about these? - Changed my mind - new design...
« Reply #23 on: January 24, 2008 - 09:50:49 PM »
Make sure a 15"x8 rim with 5.25 BS will clear on the front.  It might but it seems like it would be tight.  Maybe just me. :dunno:

Look truck.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D521%2D5765PS&N=700+4294923106+1004+400304+4294755963+115&autoview=sku

How about these for 99 each?

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Re: How about these? - Changed my mind - new design...
« Reply #24 on: January 24, 2008 - 09:53:36 PM »
They got some like you picked out too.

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Re: How about these? - Changed my mind - new design...
« Reply #25 on: January 24, 2008 - 11:02:41 PM »
The maximum back space you can use with a 15" rim on the front is 4.75. At 5" the wheel lip is into the ball joint. For 17" wheels you have a little bit more room (1") than you do with 15s.

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« Reply #26 on: January 25, 2008 - 03:08:33 AM »
I bet you can find some used torque thrusts for cheap , they are everywhere

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Re: How about these? - Changed my mind - new design...
« Reply #27 on: January 25, 2008 - 07:59:46 AM »
If you want some inexpensive steel wheels that are reasonably light weight, check here;
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/196,187_Speedway-IMCA-Approved-Beadlock-and-Non-Beadlock-Wheel-15-x-8-5-on-45.html

proced from $60-100, correct bolt pattern, backspace from 2-5 inches available, come in black, white, chrome, round hole, D hole, or tapered hole designs.

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Re: How about these? - Changed my mind - new design...
« Reply #28 on: January 28, 2008 - 10:15:29 AM »
Alright I can't find these - can you give me a link to them?  I like 'em...



Jeff

**EDIT**  Nevermind, found 'em - Summit 185 Series, but not nearly enough backspacing - only 3.25 inches.  I gotta measure what's on the 'cuda now, but I don't think that's nearly enough.  They'll hit the quarters in the rear.
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Re: How about these? - Changed my mind - new design...
« Reply #29 on: January 28, 2008 - 10:21:25 AM »
I'd stick with the prostars or similar. Those last ones look a bit rock crawly to me, its your ride though. if you like 'em, run 'em! I slid by with the 'truck wheels' on my car due to they kinda kept a low key w/o the chrome and my black stripe ties in there.  :cheers:
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