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Offline Changin Gears

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What type of rims do you run?
« on: April 14, 2009 - 09:03:42 PM »
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Re: What type of rims do you run?
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2009 - 09:08:01 PM »
I run stock ralleys on my 70  and on my 72 race car I run  15x17 weld  with 5/8 stud  17x33 slicks :burnout:

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Re: What type of rims do you run?
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2009 - 09:35:10 PM »
Both, but have been favoring the bling more.

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Re: What type of rims do you run?
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2009 - 09:38:08 PM »
I've got better things to do then polish my rims so my street cars always get Auto-drag centerline satin finish rims. No rim is easier to care for and they actually improve the handling and braking because they are LITE. I would never drop coin for rims heavier than stockers.
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Re: What type of rims do you run?
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2009 - 09:41:11 PM »
I'm starting with stock ralleys and will go from there.
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Re: What type of rims do you run?
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2009 - 09:56:38 PM »
I run the free, Buick Grand Nation wheels off of my cousin's old Newport. I was going for that '70's look. In an ideal world, I'd have some American Racing Dukes of Hazard-style rims.

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Re: What type of rims do you run?
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2009 - 09:59:13 PM »
Stuck with the Welds my car came with when I bought it. I have mixed feelings about them however they do serve a purpose. I've been running my mouth for a long time about buying Ralley wheels and doing 15x7 on the front and 15x8s out back. That time is coming soon! :2thumbs:
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Re: What type of rims do you run?
« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2009 - 10:00:57 PM »
Right now I have stock 14" Magnum 500s.

I also have:
-original 14" steel wheels/hubcaps/spare
-1970's vintage 14" Keystone Sunburst III wire wheels
-15" Keystone Klassics
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Re: What type of rims do you run?
« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2009 - 10:14:52 PM »
Stuck with the Welds my car came with when I bought it. I have mixed feelings about them however they do serve a purpose. I've been running my mouth for a long time about buying Ralley wheels and doing 15x7 on the front and 15x8s out back. That time is coming soon! :2thumbs:

You'r nutz if you take those rims off  :grinyes:
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Re: What type of rims do you run?
« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2009 - 10:20:52 PM »
You'r nutz if you take those rims off  :grinyes:
Thanks! :2thumbs: Some days I love them and think it makes the car look menancing, but some days I want a stock stealthy look too. I will hold on to them for sure whatever I do.
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Re: What type of rims do you run?
« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2009 - 11:19:03 PM »
I am not a purist by any means, that is why my car has a sixpack, but I do like the factory look on cars, always have. My car is wearing 15X7 Rallye's, but I currently don't have the beauty rings. Will get them eventually. My taste in after market wheels is very limited. Don't like most of them. As with everything, what looks good on one car, doesn't on another.

That's what makes every car different. :bananasmi It reflects their personal taste.
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Re: What type of rims do you run?
« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2009 - 11:22:19 PM »
Im a period correct guy.

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Re: What type of rims do you run?
« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2009 - 11:26:29 PM »
Love my rallyes, but they are wider than stock out back 8" instead of 7".
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Re: What type of rims do you run?
« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2009 - 11:30:44 PM »
Im a period correct guy.




Then why do you have the wrong center caps? :roflsmiley: I like the looks of the Dark 71 caps better IMO :poopoke:

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Re: What type of rims do you run?
« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2009 - 11:35:12 PM »
 :iagree: That's why I switched from the 72-74 cap to the 71 cap, way better looking.
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