17 inch Wheels to go with Kore3 brakes.

[Paul-ish]

I'm putting a Kore3 big brake kit on my 67 Beaumont.
It's the 325 mm c5/c6 in the front.

I'd like to go with 17's more for the look then anything, Also I like a bit more sidewall.

I really like the look of the American Racing VF 843, But I don't think they will fit as I've heard of issues with fitment of other american racing wheels.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/04/ARVF483CSTM11_zpsqyggcskv-1.jpg (http://s188.photobucket.com/user/Paul-ish_photo/media/AR-VF483-CSTM-11_zpsqyggcskv.jpg.html)

Car is %95 street but will see some autocross and at least one full track day on a full road coarse.


Anyone have any suggestions?? Thanks!

[mc84_zz4]

As a general rule, the fat-lip wheels have a reversed hoop, reducing space on the reverse side for the calipers.
A 17" wheel and the 13" brake setup is pretty close fit, a stepped lip wheel would give more space.
I would suggest going up to an 18" wheel if you want the fat-lip, deep dish, look.

Another issue can be the tire valve location, several wheels have it inboard, some could require a button style valve , which use a separate stem to inflate the tires, and you may have to roll the wheel to avoid interference with the caliper to insert the inflation stem.

Kore3 have several templates on their website that can help. If the fitment is tight, I would try one wheel before ordering a full custom set, hopefully you have a friend with a similar wheel, although the back of the spokes may curve diferently among wheels designs of the same brand.
I'm not sure any of this helps.
HTH

[Paul-ish]

Yeah unfortunatly those wheels are custom order and there isn't anyone with them around here.
I emailed American Racing but didn't get a reply.

At this point I'm looking for any and all options for proven 17 combo's on Kore3 brakes.

I do know for sure that Vintage wheel works V40's will fit in a 17 x 9.5 all around.
I would really like to get a diffrent style as my last couple sets of rims were tork thrust 2's.