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71Blackbird
04-24-2014, 09:43 PM
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Sure wish I had found this sight about 6-7 years ago when I started. First post today. First ride in it yesterday. Very close to being finished. New gauges, wheels and tires and may lower the stance a bit. Had NO idea what I was getting into. I will post the full rebuild photos later.

Leaning towards 17" black wheels. Any suggestions?
gscherer78ta
04-25-2014, 04:50 AM
Welcome, I just joined and my head is swimming in all the good info available here. Read, Read and Read! Then ask questions.
Glad to see some more Pontiacs on here!
NOT A TA
04-25-2014, 04:57 AM
Welcome!
BEEBE
04-25-2014, 05:10 AM
Lookin Good ! Lets see them pictures....

Have you checked out the Weld RT-S series of wheels .... a affordable forged wheel.
BMR Sales
04-25-2014, 07:44 AM
Welcome!

T.C.
assquatch20
04-25-2014, 12:53 PM
How big are the wheels pictured? I kinda like 'em. Not really a bad look IMO, but I see where you want to improve on it.
CampbellshotrodsAZ
04-25-2014, 01:13 PM
Nice looking car, I love those Formulas. And I would not go with an all black wheel, I don't care for them too much to begin with, but all black would be lost on that car. If anything, a black center with a machined or polished lip.
71Blackbird
04-25-2014, 03:37 PM
Nice looking car, I love those Formulas. And I would not go with an all black wheel, I don't care for them too much to begin with, but all black would be lost on that car. If anything, a black center with a machined or polished lip.

Black Center five spokes is what I have been looking at. These wheels and tires are not safe to drive a block or two. They have been on it since I acquired the car 7 years ago. They 15's on the back and 14's on the front. Not sure of the height but they are 11 wide on back and 9 on the front. I have plenty of room tuck them inside. At least a couple of inches.
CampbellshotrodsAZ
04-25-2014, 04:06 PM
They're starting to get pretty common, almost like the next Torque Thrust, but dare I say, the Boss Motorsports 338's would like nice as an affordable wheel, for under $700 a set. Black center would look nice, or the gray would be a nice classic contrast.
71Blackbird
04-25-2014, 04:41 PM
I like those 338's. I have been looking at the KMC Jacks and Fives that very similar